I’m looking for something small that I can just throw in my front shorts pocket. I have a shield in .40 cal that I carry often, but it’s still a little bigger than what I’m wanting. I don’t mind dropping down to a .380 due to today’s bullet performance, but I think that’s probably as small as I would want to go. I’m looking at the sig 365 but I’m not sure it’s gonna be small enough to fit in and get out easy enough.

I’d love to get y’all thoughts on the best true pocket carry pistol.

Thanks!

I have a Sig 238 and M&P Bodyguard. I like the 238 better. It has a better trigger. They both shoot well. The Sig is single action and the Bodyguard is double action. Both are quite small. It all comes down to personal preference. The Sig was more expensive if that makes any difference. I would get whatever feels the best to you. I don't think you can go wrong with either of the two I mentioned.

I have both the LCP custom and the S&W Shield, I like them both. I can wear them in slacks or cargo shorts quite easily.

Glock 42 or 43- both capable pistols, any accessory, sight, or extended magazine you could want-

I carried a 42 for a long time but with a wife and kids normally with me I've decided I'll just have to adjust my wardrobe and carry my G19 everyday now.

I easily carried my p365 in pant pockets (front and back). Now, the p365 xl...not so much.

I own both Taurus TCP and Sig365

The sig for me is not a pocket pistol, while I can put it in my pocket, is far from ideal and not discreet. The TCP is discreet and comfortable. With that said I forget I’m caring my sig365 in a cross IWB holster. I’ve pretty much retired my TCP to my wife.

I can run with a TCP in shorts pockets or IWB where as I have to use belly band when running with P365

I like my P238 just fine but I have not carried it in quite a while.

Kahr CM9.

I have a LCP and a Walther PPK...

Kimber micro 9

I like the wife’s P238 but it’s heavy, I have the Glock 42 or 43 (whichever one is the 380) I never carry it but can’t say anything bad about it. The Glock is what my mom and sister carry. I still carry my P320 Carry in a holster because that’s what I’m use too

Front pocket everyday for the past 3 yrs.. I carry it holsterless in the little “change” or “watch” pocket. When wearing Deluth brand jeans there is a separate little change pocket hidden inside the front pocket. It fits perfectly inside that too.. a shield or g42/3 was impractical for pocket carry for me. An LCP may work though I did carry a bodyguard in front pocket for a short while. Ultimately I choose the black widow for my “everywhere” pistol.



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I was really looking hard at those a while back, but heard they had magazine issues. Have you had any issues and do you like yours? They sure are pretty. If carried in my pocket every day I’m sure it will get beat up.

For what I’m really looking for, the LCP or LCP II really fits the bill because it’s super light weight and small. I imagine it’s pretty snappy though and the one I held didn’t allow me to get a great grip on it.

I held a P365 with the SAS the other day and I really liked the way it felt. The imbedded green dot sight is really neat as well. 10 + 1 is also nice. Hard to believe it can get that many in such a small frame.

I guess I need to go shoot a few of them and that will probably help with which way I go.

Thanks for y’all’s suggestions. I’ll let you know what I go with

LCP for me on pocket carry. Usually it is in a wallet holster, but sometimes in a front pocket.

Sig P238 carry it every day

I finally decided on the S&W Bodyguard. Perfect size for the front left pocket, and I keep it one of those holsters that stay in the pocket when you take the pistol out. I had tritium night sights put on it. The pistol doesn’t punish your hand when fired, which makes it comfortable to practice with.

I had heard that it had a bad trigger pull, but found that it was more of a long pull than a bad pull. There is a trigger kit for a shorter pull, which I thought I would want, but have decided I don’t need it.

The pistol can be had with a safety and without. I went for the safety.

I would have bought a P238, but just can’t get comfortable with carrying cocked and locked. If, however, you don’t mind carrying in that condition, the trigger pull would be better than that of the Bodyguard.

Greg, Micro 9 owner here as well. 600+ rounds and no malfunctions, with either the pistol or the factory magazines. For me, it's to big for pocket carry, but women's britches have smaller pocket's, so that factors into the equation.

S&W 340PD in a pocket holster (back pocket).

I've carried either a Kel-Tec .32 or .380 for years. Small pocket pistols.

Have carried a S&W airweight .38 SPL in my front pocket for many miles. It is my go-to for pocket carry.

[align:right][/align]Many listed on here are still to big for pocket.

My 43 is my favorite small gun

Some people's definition of a "pocket pistol" is a little questionable. I have an LCP 2 that I like quite a bit and the trigger is pretty decent as well.

I would never carry my P365 or Shield in my pocket.

I'm not a fan of carrying cocked and locked in my pocket, so that rules out the Sig for me. I do have an old Colt Pony Pocketlight that is essentially the double action version of the 238 but I never really carry it. It's kind of a rare bird these days and I feel bad carrying a quasi collectors item. I wish they still made that gun as that is what I would carry in my pocket for sure.

Instead, in my pocket almost all the time is an LCP. Light weight, doesn't print, easy to draw, it's just a perfect pocket gun. I also have a P365. You can get it in a pocket comfortably but it can be a little tricky to draw as it's a much tighter fit. It really kinds of depends on what pants you're wearing. On weekends, I usually carry the 365 IWB or in a pocket on looser fitting shorts. During the week, when I'm in slacks or nice jeans, it's the LCP in the pocket.

I find the LCP is best for me when it comes to dropping a loaded pistol in my pocket. It shoots just fine and isn't too snappy. I picked one up new for $199 at academy. Don't think my 43 would conceal or be comfortable enough in my pocket...

I have a S & W 638, 38 special.
I really like the little revolver.
It disappears in a front pocket holster.