Best 9mm pocket rocket

[papa61]

On 7/30/2023 at 4:46 PM, River02 said:

Hmm...no love for the Kimber Micro9? Snappy in a mini-micro 1911 kind of way. I put a Hogue grip on her to absorb some of that snap and give better purchase. Fits a pocket just fine--

 

Bought one a few weeks back. Working just fine. I have to get caught up and make a couple of holsters for it. New territory making a pocket holster but if I don't like mine DeSantis makes a great one, have it for my P32.

[pop pop]

Sorry, didn't read the heading fully. My previous post is out of place(not 357 thread). I do carry a Ruger Max 9 sometimes and it hits hard with the Winchester Ranger 147 gr + P ammo I just purchased for it. That pistol will qualify for a Pocket Rocket, IMO. 

By the way I intend to shoot some water jugs when it cools down and I have time. Monday would have been a good day, but we were off RVing at Cumberland Mountain State Park for the past weekend. We found it cooler up there on the plateau in Crossville TN. 

[JZ3]

If you're talking a true "pocket rocket" a Glock 42. I can carry this in my front pocket of any pants/shorts I own without printing.

[UKCat1]

Sig P365

[JZ3]

Great gun...own a P365 X Macro myself and carry in both a IWB and OWB holster...but not a true pocket rocket.

[1meanchevy]

I like the Kar PM9 , small , thin 

[leroy]

Just got a Shadow Systems CR920 out of lay away... Fourteen shots with one in the spout, full grip, 3.4 inch barrel.  Looks a lot like a Glock 43x, only a better grip and a tad lighter.   Seventeen oz unloaded. 

It will go into service with my beloved 938 and 238.  Will easily carry in your front or hip pocket. 

The only downside I see to this little pistolas is it's big brother, the MR 920, has a better trigger.  I think it's simply a trigger geometry - lever length problem ya simply can't easily fix.  That said, it is plenty good enough for repelling boarders. 

The trigger is about 5 lb and a bit soft I'ma thinkin.  Ya got a wall to pull back to, but the trigger needs a bit more travel to break.  The MR is much shorter...

leroy

[tnhawk]

On 5/22/2023 at 12:42 PM, gun sane said:

All hail the S&W Shield Plus!  

Or, maybe you'd prefer not to....

Shield Plus is my choice for carry the last few years.

[tnhawk]

On 5/22/2023 at 3:02 PM, gregintenn said:

Safety or no safety?

I have several Shield pistols, each has a safety.

[Guest]

I don't know how I didn't see this old thread when it was fresh, but I really very seldom carry a 9mm in a pocket, usually it's a Ruger LCP Max in a Sticky or a KelTec P32 in a DeSantis front pocket holster. I LOVE small 9s though, wifey has a P365, I made a P365X outta mine and I belt or IWB carry that one. I SWEAR that little 365X shoots like a full size as far as comfort, control and accuracy. In the olden times, I've also carried a Taurus View in a left front pocket or also a Kahr PM9. That Kahr, if you get a totally reliable one, they are actually GREAT little slim carry guns. I haven't owned a PF9 yet, and I think KT stopped making them, but if I find a clean used one.... maybe...

Edited October 7, 2023 by OMCHamlin

[Yengo]

I carry the Shadow Systems CR920 Elite, but I find myself carrying the Shield Plus more and more. 

[Jeff Wolford WolfDawg]

9mm pocket or belly gun?  Sig P290RS

[gregintenn]

12 hours ago, Jeff Wolford WolfDawg said:

9mm pocket or belly gun?  Sig P290RS

Interesting choice, but I don’t believe they make ‘em any longer. Finding a used one might be a chore, but I will keep an eye out.

[DonK]

Pocket pistol? I like the Ruger LCP. Small enough to almost forget its there.

[gregintenn]

7 minutes ago, DonK said:

Pocket pistol? I like the Ruger LCP. Small enough to almost forget its there.

I've carried one for years. Though, technically, the 380 ACP fires a 9mm projectile, I was asking about 9mm Parabellum chambered handguns.

[DonK]

2 hours ago, gregintenn said:

I've carried one for years. Though, technically, the 380 ACP fires a 9mm projectile, I was asking about 9mm Parabellum chambered handguns.

You're right. My brain skipped over the 9mm part and went straight to pocket pistol.

[gregintenn]

40 minutes ago, DonK said:

You're right. My brain skipped over the 9mm part and went straight to pocket pistol.

The LCP IS the ultimate carry pistol. I will not fault you for that, sir.

[CyFi]

FN Reflex has got my interest recently 

[leroy]

14 hours ago, CyFi said:

FN Reflex has got my interest recently 

Yup... I like the internal hammer idea.  Ain't handled one though.

leroy.   

[Cottonmouth]

I like my Springfield Hellcat, which is a tiny subcompact thing. Especially after upgrading the trigger to an Apex.

 

The P365 is another good choice, but I just like the U-shaped sights on the Hellcat better. It's pretty much perfect.

Edited January 26 by Cottonmouth

[918HCKR]

Though not a ‘pocket rocket’ my go to is the Sig P229 Legacy

[bigbell270]

Sig 365

[tnhawk]

On 5/22/2023 at 3:02 PM, gregintenn said:

Safety or no safety?

I won't carry it if there is no safety!

[E4 No More]

While not a pocket rocket, I love my P365X- Macro. It is my EDC. For pocket carry and up close defense I use my Taurus Slim 9. It has never failed me with around a decade of use. I got it because it had a better trigger than the Keltec and Ruger.

[Snaveba]

1 hour ago, tnhawk said:

I won't carry it if there is no safety!

I’m just the opposite, unless it is a single action auto (1911)