YOU SHOULD CARRY A POCKET GUN !!

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Re: YOU SHOULD CARRY A POCKET GUN !!

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Even if you have small pockets you should be able to hide something like this. Image

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Looks like you got you a Companion !
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If I was to buy a pocket gun , I think i would like the Walther PPK only because of it's COOL FACTOR

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I figure if I got shot in the face with a 380 it might create a pause for thought , any ideas ?
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Re: YOU SHOULD CARRY A POCKET GUN !!

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carlson1 wrote:
chuck j wrote:. . . , too shaky , too arthritic to enjoy them anymore . But a 380 or 9 mm is not a problem and a pleasure to use . . . .
This right here - :iagree:

Because of medical problems there are some days a .380 is all I can carry.

At one time all I would carry was a .45 in 1911. Then as the body begin to change I had to determine if I not going to carry and be a likely victim or was I going to carry something and be able to protect me and my family.

I absolutely pay NO attention to those who believe they are "ballistic experts". It is true that something is better than nothing. The ammo is much better than yesterdays and if you can pick up the right ammo a .380 can be sufficient.
I agree. Elmer Keith once said something to the effect of "Sure beats using your fists."
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kde71450 wrote:If I was to buy a pocket gun , I think i would like the Walther PPK only because of it's COOL FACTOR

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I carry a .380 as a BUG and only as a BUG. Normal carry is a 1911 of some shape or size in .45. However, I have carried my daughters XD9SC from time to time when size does matter.
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I carry a Glock 19 when dressed in anything more than pajamas; from shorts and a t-shirt to a suit.
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I like throwing the Taurus TCP 380 in my back pocket in a nylon holster.... easy to carry.

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A-R wrote:Don't underestimate what an old man with a pocket .380 can do.

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I agree that carrying a pocket gun is good if that's what realistically fits your lifestyle. But I would suggest that this video is not a complete vindication of pocket guns for defense. Look a how much fight the bad guys have after being shot. They are breaking speed records getting out that door. They could just as easily have used that energy to shoot back or otherwise resist. In other words the .380 did not stop them, they just happened to be scared young punks, not rage filled, mentally unstable shooters.

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i feel safer with even my 32 auto in the pocket. I would rather carry a .45 and sometimes I do, but more often than not lately it has been a p238 in a crossbreed and a pocket 32. both are comfortable to me.
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Being a new CHL holder (waiting on mailman) my intention is to be armed anytime legally possible. I do have a P3AT that will be a pocket carry piece for light clothing (shorts/tshirt) and I am purchasing a Taurus PT740 tonight that will be my preferred carry when clothing allows. I was at Kohl's last night and saw some nice, light collared shirts that should conceal well, and will return to Kohl's this weekend to get a few with hopes that it will cover the PT740 for more regular carry. I got my CHL for a reason, and I don't ever want to be in a position where I reach for my gun and I left it at home for convenience.

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JeepGuy79 wrote:i feel safer with even my 32 auto in the pocket. I would rather carry a .45 and sometimes I do, but more often than not lately it has been a p238 in a crossbreed and a pocket 32. both are comfortable to me.
race4beer wrote:Being a new CHL holder (waiting on mailman) my intention is to be armed anytime legally possible. I do have a P3AT that will be a pocket carry piece for light clothing (shorts/tshirt) and I am purchasing a Taurus PT740 tonight that will be my preferred carry when clothing allows. I was at Kohl's last night and saw some nice, light collared shirts that should conceal well, and will return to Kohl's this weekend to get a few with hopes that it will cover the PT740 for more regular carry. I got my CHL for a reason, and I don't ever want to be in a position where I reach for my gun and I left it at home for convenience.
Good decisions , you are always carrying , my whole point .
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This is one of the reasons I bought my CM9 and opted to keep it after putting it up for sale. 13 rounds of 9mm (6+1 plus a 6 round reload) is better than nothing at all.
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Was thinking about the double tap 45. That would be as small as I go. My 1911's are very comfortable.
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