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GlockFudd Joined Dec 2023 Posts 6 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 12:28:59 PM EDT What have y'all been carrying for pocket rockets in 2023? My top pick is still the ruger LCP in a Galco pocket protector (or similar) holster.

10mmillie Joined Aug 2001 Posts 12698 EE 100% (214) TX, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 1:13:28 PM EDT [#1] LCPII in 22lr

Mick214 Member Joined Aug 2004 Posts 8472 EE 100% (24) CO, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 1:32:26 PM EDT [#2] Mine has been a S&W 442:
	"This would have never happened at Black Mesa" “So shines a good deed in a weary world”

Lonesome_Dave Member Joined Dec 2011 Posts 5373 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 1:34:52 PM EDT [#3] Sig P938 Attached File

MRW Fugitive from the Thought Police Joined Mar 2001 Posts 30625 EE 100% (71) FL, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 1:55:30 PM EDT [#4] kel Tec P32
	Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out. General education should not be mere job training, but training in how to be fully human.

Klugman Member Joined Nov 2008 Posts 5465 EE 100% (3) OH, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 2:00:28 PM EDT [#5] Quote History Originally Posted By Mick214: Mine has been a S&W 442: https://i.postimg.cc/fRhfWc3w/BAE90-EAD-8-A34-40-D1-B562-955-DF9206-F40.jpg View Quote Same for me.
	The beatings will continue until morale improves. Be the hammer, not the nail.

FredMan PondLife Joined Jul 2005 Posts 37943 EE 100% (2) VA, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 2:25:52 PM EDT [#6] 642 here DSC_0006 by FredMan, on Flickr
	GD is like putting on crampons and walking through a room full of puppies.

feudist Joined May 2004 Posts 30446 EE 100% (11) USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 2:36:18 PM EDT [#7] Quote History Originally Posted By 10mmillie: LCPII in 22lr View Quote I've been training with that and carrying the .380. Draw singles and target transitions with .22 and then some doubles with .380.

D-der Joined Dec 2009 Posts 1173 EE 100% (9) NH, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 3:20:04 PM EDT [#8] 642 Pro with CT boot grips for bug in either front pocket

Whamo Team Member Joined Jul 2008 Posts 10160 EE 100% (6) NJ, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 3:45:13 PM EDT [#9] Kahr CW380 & a DeSantis SuperFly pocket holster.
	"Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing." Robert E. Howard

MRW Fugitive from the Thought Police Joined Mar 2001 Posts 30628 EE 100% (71) FL, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 3:59:16 PM EDT [#10] I can't hit much with a 642 with boot grips. I need a pinky grip. the P32 is a better pocket gun.
	Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out. General education should not be mere job training, but training in how to be fully human.

Gunnie357 Member Joined Dec 2018 Posts 4492 EE 100% (19) USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 4:02:30 PM EDT [#11] Colt mustang or 442 if I need pocket gun.

Redman556

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Posted: 12/26/2023 9:09:02 PM EDT

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Mine

https://imgflip.com/i/8ajwhe

My son's

https://imgflip.com/i/8ajx0v

Using imageflip, can't get the pics to show

If anybody can get them to show up I'd appreciate it. Mine is an older LCP olive drab and black.

My son's is an LCP II in black.

I wish they'd make the old LCP action with the LCP II sights. I like the revolver type trigger pull / DAO, but the sights are non existent. Of course at the distances you really use these, you don't really need sights. The reason I prefer the DAO trigger, is I carry mine in my right front shorts usually or pants pocket without a holster, and don't carry anything else in that pocket. The LCP II has to be carried in a holster as far as it goes with me and my son.

pokey074 Codename: Blindside Joined Jan 2001 Posts 11151 EE 100% (77) SD, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 9:16:27 PM EDT [#13] Quote History Originally Posted By MRW: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/5205/8C4068E3-B123-485E-AC6D-3AAA22D4C925-981612.jpg kel Tec P32 View Quote Yup! Love the old-school mug!

MallNinja531 Just Some Guy Joined Jan 2020 Posts 4988 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 12/26/2023 9:40:52 PM EDT [#14] LCP Max. It isnt much, but beats a pointy stick. Now that cooler weather is here I barely carry it though.

feudist

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Posted: 12/26/2023 10:36:07 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Redman556:
Mine

https://imgflip.com/i/8ajwhe

https://imgflip.com/i/8ajwhe

My son's

https://imgflip.com/i/8ajx0v

https://imgflip.com/i/8ajx0v

Using imageflip, can't get the pics to show

If anybody can get them to show up I'd appreciate it. Mine is an older LCP olive drab and black.

My son's is an LCP II in black.

I wish they'd make the old LCP action with the LCP II sights. I like the revolver type trigger pull / DAO, but the sights are non existent. Of course at the distances you really use these, you don't really need sights. The reason I prefer the DAO trigger, is I carry mine in my right front shorts usually or pants pocket without a holster, and don't carry anything else in that pocket. The LCP II has to be carried in a holster as far as it goes with me and my son.

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There's a couple of options.
The LCP Custom can be found in used condition.
Innovative Arms installs a sight set. It's close to 200.00 and the wait time is months, but they're well reviewed(mostly on P-32s and P3ATs).
Have you painted the front sight? That gets them off their belly and onto their knees for me.

ReservedRealist2 Joined Sep 2013 Posts 4839 EE 100% (12) FL, USA	Posted: 12/29/2023 2:47:49 AM EDT [#16] Quote History Originally Posted By MRW: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/5205/8C4068E3-B123-485E-AC6D-3AAA22D4C925-981612.jpg kel Tec P32 View Quote Stuff of legends.

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 73793 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/29/2023 3:07:56 AM EDT [#17] Glock Gen 5 26, Taurus G3C, Canik of some compact flavor, then a little CZ w/ 7 round mag, finally back to the Glock now they got it back to me.
	Death to quislings.

Fishin6061 Joined Feb 2009 Posts 250 EE 100% (20) NV, USA	Posted: 12/29/2023 3:12:55 AM EDT [#18] 342PD or Kahr PM9

Happycamp Member Joined Apr 2013 Posts 1859 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 12/29/2023 3:15:17 AM EDT [#19] bodyguard no lazer
	ARFCOM I came for the wisdom I stayed for the recreation

phungus Joined Sep 2023 Posts 271 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 12/29/2023 11:52:53 PM EDT [#20] Quote History Originally Posted By MRW: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/5205/8C4068E3-B123-485E-AC6D-3AAA22D4C925-981612.jpg kel Tec P32 View Quote Damn, fire king mug!

NOTaBot Joined Jul 2023 Posts 8 EE 0% (0) IA, USA	Posted: 12/30/2023 5:02:30 PM EDT [#21] The p32 is my main squeeze, but will probably trade it for a lcpll in .22 for ammo availability this year. 32 is near impossible to find on local shelves and i have to resort to online orders.

bwcaq Member Joined Dec 2015 Posts 401 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 12/30/2023 9:00:07 PM EDT [Last Edit: bwcaq] [#22] Kimber Micro 9. Office carry, legal but highly frowned upon so I prefer to keep printing to a minimum. ETA: Sticky holster is very effective. Desantis kept coming out of the pocket with the gun.

FriskyDillo Joined Oct 2022 Posts 632 EE 0% (0) MT, USA	Posted: 1/3/2024 3:49:58 PM EDT [Last Edit: FriskyDillo] [#23] Quote History Originally Posted By Lonesome_Dave: Sig P938 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/287498/20220210_130044_jpg-3071603.JPG View Quote @Lonesome_Dave Details/link for those grips?

D-der Joined Dec 2009 Posts 1175 EE 100% (9) NH, USA	Posted: 1/3/2024 8:11:33 PM EDT [#24] I picked up an LCR 9mm last week, so far it's proving itself to be a real good shooter that pocket carries pretty well wearing a bantem boot grip.

WilsonCQB1911 Former Secret Agent Joined Jul 2005 Posts 5730 EE 100% (48) IL, USA	Posted: 1/3/2024 8:42:35 PM EDT [#25] Quote History Originally Posted By MRW: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/5205/8C4068E3-B123-485E-AC6D-3AAA22D4C925-981612.jpg kel Tec P32 View Quote This one. Well, not THIS one but similar model.

Lonesome_Dave

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Posted: 1/4/2024 6:39:57 AM EDT

[#26]

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Originally Posted By FriskyDillo:

@Lonesome_Dave Details/link for those grips?

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Originally Posted By FriskyDillo:

Originally Posted By Lonesome_Dave:

Sig P938

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/287498/20220210_130044_jpg-3071603.JPG

@Lonesome_Dave Details/link for those grips?

I got them on Etsy some years ago. They are made from maple that has been painted or dyed/stained. Whichever it was, the color has held up well over the years.

patsue Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 6430 EE 100% (2) OH, USA	Posted: 1/4/2024 9:11:52 AM EDT [#27] P938 most days lately. Attached File

Paulie771 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 9985 EE 100% (219) TN, USA	Posted: 1/4/2024 10:25:01 AM EDT [Last Edit: Paulie771] [#28] P365 SAS in a kydex pocket holster I received w/ it from the EE. Usually it's my summer gun. Fall/Winter/early Spring when I'm wearing a jacket or coat, I'm carrying something bigger in an OWB.
	“Always love your country — but never trust your government!" - Robert Novak

FriskyDillo

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MT, USA

Posted: 1/4/2024 12:38:45 PM EDT

[#29]

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Originally Posted By Lonesome_Dave:

I got them on Etsy some years ago. They are made from maple that has been painted or dyed/stained. Whichever it was, the color has held up well over the years.

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Originally Posted By FriskyDillo:

Originally Posted By Lonesome_Dave:

Sig P938

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/287498/20220210_130044_jpg-3071603.JPG

@Lonesome_Dave Details/link for those grips?

I got them on Etsy some years ago. They are made from maple that has been painted or dyed/stained. Whichever it was, the color has held up well over the years.

Thank you!

elgin25 Joined Jan 2024 Posts 2 EE 0% (0) TN, USA	Posted: 1/5/2024 11:58:13 AM EDT [#30] i like the g42 if i carry a 380, its light and slim as can be, or i have carried a g48 in my pocket if im wearing my black bdu type of pants, with shield arms mag release and mags, you get the capacity of a g19 at half the size width wise, small enough to conceal yet you get more in your hands and a bit more barrel length.

mini14jac Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 4175 EE 100% (146) TN, USA	Posted: 1/5/2024 12:22:02 PM EDT [Last Edit: mini14jac] [#31] My main pocket carry was the LCP for most of 2023. I did add a LCP Max, and a S&W 43C to the rotation though.

Buckeye33 Joined Mar 2011 Posts 1901 EE 100% (18) OH, USA	Posted: 1/5/2024 3:53:54 PM EDT [#32] Another P32 fan here. Weighs less loaded than an empty LCP.

EncoreGolf Joined Nov 2022 Posts 324 EE 100% (2) MI, USA	Posted: 1/5/2024 5:20:21 PM EDT [#33] Nabbed a P3AT today for $125

ICU I See You Joined Nov 2001 Posts 11846 EE 100% (67) NY, USA	Posted: 1/5/2024 5:46:26 PM EDT [#34] I loved the size & feel of the P938... I wish mine wasnt a lemon
	Everybody knows you've been steppin' on my toes and I'm gettin' pretty tired of it...

Kokodude Joined Apr 2021 Posts 3822 EE 0% (0) AZ, USA	Posted: 1/5/2024 6:04:48 PM EDT [#35] LCP Max in a DeSantis Super Fly

kymarkh Member Joined Jun 2006 Posts 3548 EE 100% (39) KY, USA	Posted: 1/5/2024 6:23:49 PM EDT [#36] Switched from a 642 to an LCP Max recently
	Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way!

Capt_Jerry Live from the "OLD Gunshine State" Joined Dec 2007 Posts 8063 EE 100% (163) FL, USA	Posted: 1/5/2024 6:49:17 PM EDT [#37] In addition to a IWB holstered Kimber Micro 9 I carry my .22 Mag North American in my front side pocket. If needed I'm sure it will do more than swearing and hoping for the best in a bad situation.
	"When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny."

RogueSpear2023 Joined Feb 2006 Posts 20125 EE 100% (1) USA	Posted: 1/6/2024 7:54:03 PM EDT [Last Edit: RogueSpear2023] [#38] Glock 43 in sticky holster LCP II in a sticky holster, NAA 22LR mini revolver, no holster hammer in between cylinders.

Reddtv Joined Aug 2003 Posts 683 EE 100% (11) TX, USA	Posted: 1/10/2024 10:54:19 AM EDT [#39] Kahr CM 9, or a NAA 22lr "PUG". The Kahr has laser grips.

WhatsGnu General gNuisance Joined Mar 2017 Posts 34775 EE 0% (0) AR, USA	Posted: 1/19/2024 6:33:56 PM EDT [#40] Quote History Originally Posted By Lonesome_Dave: Sig P938 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/287498/20220210_130044_jpg-3071603.JPG View Quote How do you like that? I'm pondering a 938 Legion in 9mm currently. Awesome grips on that, btw!
	Listless herd animal

Amos_Moses Dangling Member Joined Apr 2017 Posts 3597 EE 100% (94) AL, USA	Posted: 1/21/2024 12:14:54 AM EDT [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By EncoreGolf: Nabbed a P3AT today for $125 View Quote Jelly

SmokeEater2 Member Joined Jul 2008 Posts 9030 EE 100% (26) AR, USA	Posted: 1/24/2024 9:46:44 PM EDT [#42] Either a Smith 638 or 442 pro in a Simply Rugged pocket holster.
	No more geriatric politicians.

spydercomonkey Joined Dec 2016 Posts 9691 EE 100% (3) NV, USA	Posted: 1/24/2024 10:06:43 PM EDT [#43] Sweatpants at the house EDC.

Gopher Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 30510 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 1/24/2024 10:42:30 PM EDT [#44] For you guys carrying .22 pistols have you seen 22Plinksters video on the new CCI Uppercut ammo? He says YMMV using it in the little Rugers but this looks impressive. CCI UPPERCUT - THE BEST 22LR SELF-DEFENSE AMMO EVER MADE? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvg6rszReBw
	Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Caddyshack Some men are morally opposed to violence. They are protected by those who are not. Let's Go Brandon!!!!!!!!

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 74436 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 1/24/2024 10:47:13 PM EDT [#45] Quote History Originally Posted By Gopher: For you guys carrying .22 pistols have you seen 22Plinksters video on the new CCI Uppercut ammo? He says YMMV using it in the little Rugers but this looks impressive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvg6rszReBw View Quote On varmints, maybe, on miscreants it doesn't seem to penetrate deep enough?
	Death to quislings.

ReservedRealist2 Joined Sep 2013 Posts 4932 EE 100% (12) FL, USA	Posted: 1/27/2024 1:59:05 AM EDT [#46] Quote History Originally Posted By kymarkh: Switched from a 642 to an LCP Max recently View Quote How do you like it? I haven’t shot one yet.

ARMALITE-FAN

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Posted: 1/27/2024 2:01:26 PM EDT

[#47]

Ruger LCP 11.8 oz loaded with Underwood 60gr +P Extreme Defender. Chronoed it at 1305 fps for an average of 7. Carry it in left pocket holster. Used the one provided for a while. After 100+ draws started staying on the pistol so switched to a DeSantis. Have two spare mags and carry one or both in my watch pocket most of the time.

Kel Tec PF9 in a DeSantis pocket holster with the 7 round mag. One or two 8 round mags for reloads. I've run about 500 rounds with zero malfunctions including 250 HPs. It is not fun to shoot. 15 oz with mag and 19oz loaded with 115 gr or 124 gr HP.

S&W 642 mostly with a 800 fps wadcutter in my jacket pocket no holster when in shit locations. Its light nbut havnt weighed it 13 oz maybe 14 loaded

backbencher

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Posted: 1/27/2024 11:33:05 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Gopher: For you guys carrying .22 pistols have you seen 22Plinksters video on the new CCI Uppercut ammo? He says YMMV using it in the little Rugers but this looks impressive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvg6rszReBw

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Walk softly without the big stick! 22plinkster is helping us introduce the ALL-NEW CCI Uppercut!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bStVgNPYrw

Not a Leviathan Tribe member, but "helping us introduce" doesn't sound like objective reporting.

Death to quislings.

Gopher Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 30530 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 1/28/2024 7:37:30 PM EDT [#49] Quote History Originally Posted By backbencher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bStVgNPYrw Not a Leviathan Tribe member, but "helping us introduce" doesn't sound like objective reporting. View Quote He has been a CCI fanboy since he started his channel doing trick shots. I wonder if they are supplying him with ammo like Federal does Hickok45?
	Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Caddyshack Some men are morally opposed to violence. They are protected by those who are not. Let's Go Brandon!!!!!!!!

pbol53 Member Joined Sep 2012 Posts 2309 EE 100% (31) SC, USA	Posted: 1/28/2024 8:04:38 PM EDT [#50] G43 in a sticky holster. Even with an extended mag it’s fine for me.

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