Smallest Gun Comfortable Carrying

[SouthernInsanity]

What's the smallest gun you are comfortable carrying? What about uncommon calibers for ccw such as 22lr, 25acp, and 32acp?

P365 w/XL grip module and usually IWB. If it's an OWB and I'm not concerned about someone noticing... then Xmacro, Xcompact, M18, 19x or TP9 Combat Executive.

 

[SouthernInsanity]

It seems the majority of yall prefer the "pocket" .380's.

You can easily pocket carry a P938.

 

[trafalgar47]

What's the smallest gun you are comfortable carrying? What about uncommon calibers for ccw such as 22lr, 25acp, and 32acp?

I bought a Kel-tec P32 about 2 months ago. I watched a lot of video reviews & went an shot a friends 380 version. I was not impressed with the 380. Trigger pull was like a staple gun. I’m glad I bought the p32. Perfect for CC. I don’t think you could take on a mass shooter unless you’re close. The only con would be ammo cost. I put about 150 rounds thru it training. It’s a fun little gun. The size of the gun is perfect for the size of the ammo. I rotate it with my Glock 43 w/ shield arms 9 round magazine. .22lr is good for a small revolver even if you get a lite hit with no discharge you can clear it easy but not in a semiautomatic. Have to go .32 centerfire over .22 rimfire.

 

[Jstudz220]

I’ve been carrying a Glock 17 appendix for the past 3 years or so now. I just don’t see the point of carrying such a tiny gun when I can comfortably carry a full sized one. The smallest I’ve ever carried was a G30s.

Since posting this I picked up a Ruger LCP from a member here. It comes in handy when taking out the trash, checking the mailbox, or running out to the car really quick. I still wouldn’t feel comfortable carrying it as my primary and still carry my 17 daily. I can say though I now see the point in owning a smaller gun for certain situations.

 

[Born4spd]

Anything less than 43 and I feel naked.

 

[falshooter]

I carry a Ruger SR22 at times. I modified the mag to hold 12 and 1 in the chamber.

To quote Mr. T

....." I Pity The Fool"..... that forces me to use it

 

[WhereIsIt?]

This is my edc.. I see no reason to own something with high capacity magazines. I'm not looking to murder someone like it's a video game.

 

[Horrible]

Sig P365 or Shield 45

Here is a nice P365 on Sale:

https://palmettostatearmory.com/memorial-day-sale/memorial-day-firearms/sig-p365-xl-spectre-custom-works-9mm-pistol-black-gold-p365v002.html

 

[Jstudz220]

This is my edc.. I see no reason to own something with high capacity magazines. I'm not looking to murder someone like it's a video game.

Wow kind of overkill don’t you think? Who needs two shots and two barrels at that?

 

[DBMJR1]

Wow kind of overkill don’t you think? Who needs two shots and two barrels at that?

I was thinking a reflex sight and a green laser would be cool. After all, You only have two rounds. Gotta make them count.

 

[DBMJR1]

I generally carry a Sig P238, a clone of the Mustang. .380.

If I want a bit more, I'll carry my G43X. 9mm. I carry it when I travel as well. If anything happens to it, oh well. It's just a Glock.

When there is the possibility of Brown Bear. I carry a 2" Dan Wesson revolver in .357 with 215gr linotype semi-wad cutters loaded to 1050 fps. Not what you want for self defense, unless the bad guy is standing in front of a good backstop.

 

[ArmsAgent]

P365 9mm 12+1 or 15+1. Good for hot summer.

 

[tonyp3rd]

Ruger LCP .380.
Fits in my Camelback pocket when I’m cycling and my front pocket when I’m not.
Otherwise I usually carry a P365.

Ditto, except that I don't exercise.

 

[WatcherInLa]

What's the smallest gun you are comfortable carrying? What about uncommon calibers for ccw such as 22lr, 25acp, and 32acp?

Ruger LCP 2 or Max.

 

[Cajunaccla]

Ruger LCP Max

 

[shotgunjim]

Carry what you can shoot on target. No matter 22 short or 44 mag. p238 shoots where I look and I have confidence in it.

 

[RussnAttitude]

After carrying my G29 for the last year, Ive grown partial..

 

[Bigchillin83]

Glock 43 or 48 for me

 

[Tonyaav]

Shield plus / 43x summer carry.

 

[Jstudz220]

Idk about y’all but watching the news from time to time these thugs aren’t carrying pocket pistols or even compact 9mm. You see them getting busted with AR pistols and Drakos more often than not and when they do have a pistol, it’s a full size pistol with an extended magazine. I don’t feel as armed as I’d like traveling to and from work with a full sized 9mm anymore let alone relying on a tiny pistol from my pocket. Other than just sheer convenience I don’t see any reason not to carry a full sized handgun daily.