Pocket carry guns for a Lady.

[acaligunner]

It has taken a while to get my Girl to carry, problem is that she doesn't like the Sheild and she really doesn't like the idea of carrying anything larger than the J frame revolver that i lent her.

She wears form fitting clothes, and pocket Carries the j frame- the revolver could conceal better, but I'm thinking maybe she needs something smaller ( because it would fit her way of dressing better ).

I don't really know what's out there ( because the smallest I'll carry would be j-frame or Glocks ) - but I'm thinking about a Sig 238 ( 380 ).

The concern that i have is ;

1) She is not knowledgeable about firearms, and may not do proper maintenance / care on what she's carrying.

2) Sig quality / reliability

3) Single action on the 238 pistol

So, i would like opinions on the sig 238 - and any other reliable pistols, maybe i just need to convince her to work with the j-frame 38.

It's a work in progress, but I'm willing to take the time to work with her.

Thank you

[golfish]

Would a glock 26 be too big. 38sp is a good round.

[Dano3467]

It tough getting smaller that a J & with the reliability & ease of use.

Auto's are nice but they have drawbacks, more so for newbs.

I have 6 on my permit, but it's the J that comes with me EDC.

I say take here to rent a bunch of small firearms, see what she can deal with.

[jon94520]

If she will not reliably maintain the firearm I woul stick with a j frame 38.
Or a derringer

[Oldmandan]

LCP, they’re tiny...

[mnichols]

P380 or LCP

[DolphinFan]

LCP or Seecamp32

[TI-Tick]

I'm a J fan but I'll go old school and bring up the Colt Police Positive 38 S&W.

Seriously, the Colt PP is thin and light and a revolver. Put some fancy grips on it if you/she wants. Form fit a dress for an inner thigh holster. Get some thongs to chop for a prototype and work on the perfect fit. I think you will figure it out.

Can't be worse than high heels!

[Barbarosa]

Personally I would stick with a J frame or LCR. The P238 is a great gun but if she isn't really gun savvy carrying cocked and locked is a bad idea.

[Pofoo]

Kahr cw9 might fit the bill for her.

[cannon]

LCP or Seecamp32

Also the Baby Browning and the Colt pocket. can't think of any other high quality small pistols but I am sure they are out there.

[Ora Serrata]

I have both the sig p238 and a Ruger LCP. 90% of the time I pocket carry the LCP. The SIg is an awesome gun and at the range I prefer it, but for banging around in my pocket I usually choose the LCP.

[Simi762]

A little snubby with a concealed hammer should work, add on a laser grip and she'd be set rather nicely

[SHEPHERD321]

LC380 Ruger is the perfect introductory gun.

[Doheny]

Personally I would stick with a J frame or LCR. The P238 is a great gun but if she isn't really gun savvy carrying cocked and locked is a bad idea.

This.

With that said, if she's not crazy about guns and doesn't really want to carry, don't push the issue.