Though it lacks the Pittman trigger system of the TX22 (in-joke from SHOT Show don’t ask) the Spectrum is a striker-fired. If you haven’t heard, the Taurus Spectrum can now be bought in stores rather than looked at on websites. MSRP is $350, so you’ll find it in-store for a song. Sights are fixed, though you can get a laser if desired. 380, textured grips, a pinkie rest and…that’s about it. 380 pistol just like the original LCP, but the tabbed trigger is better than that of the original LCP. Of their offerings, I would recommend the LCP II. If you want real budget friendliness, Ruger makes a few pocket. MSRP is $419, but Kahr pistols have a quiet fanbase that revels in their no-nonsense design and build quality relative to the price point. 380, has an 8-lb trigger pull, and has white dot express sights, with a bot at the bottom of the rear sight notch and a white dot front sight. The CW380 is a micro-size pistol in their budget line. You just choose size, capacity and what trim level you want. Kahr pistols are all DAO, single-stack pistols. Credit: Kahr FirearmsĪnother good option is the Kahr CW380. Sights are drift adjustable white dots, but you can get a laser-equipped model for about $30 more. You can pick one up pretty easily for $400 or less. The 8-lb trigger pull acts as a passive safety.
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There is a tiny manual safety, but it’s so small and stiff that you’re better off not using it. It’s a barebones pistol, with a DAO trigger and internal hammer. Credit: įirst up is the Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard. Some gunmakers agree, and there are some excellent options there, too. You might think that double-action only is the best operating system for a tiny gun. Not everyone likes the single-action operating system, though. You have to deal with white dot rear sights and a fiber optic front sight, but that’s very do-able. The specs are almost identical, save the standard magazine capacity (6+1, but you can buy a 7+1 extended magazines for it) and it shoots just as well as the P238. 380 ACP, single-action) but the 911 Alpha model has a much friendlier MSRP at $429. The 911 is basically the same thing as the SIG P238 (micro 1911. 380 ACP (commence to grumbling, comments section). Credit: Īnother solid choice is the Springfield Armory 911 in. If SIG’s aren’t purty enough for you, there’s also the Kimber Micro…which is the same darn gun. All models come with SIGLITE night sights, so you are getting something for it. Yes, you’re paying the SIG premium, but this tiny pistol is easier to shoot and more accurate than you’d think it had any right to be. Typical of Sig Sauer, there are a plethora of options of finish and other baubles, but the black Nitron carry model can be had for around $600. It’s a single-action with a thumb safety for Condition One carry, and it holds 7+1. 380 ACP, basically SIG’s clone of the Colt Mustang though with some differences. One of the most popular is the SIG SAUER P238. Even if it’s someone else’s…ours is better, but that’s beside the point.Īnyhow, what are some great choices in pocket pistols? Here are a few you need to consider. So if you’re going to pocket carry, get a holster. Google “accidental discharge.” Find ten individual instances, and note how many of them are people who were pocket carrying without a holster. Yes, my main gig is at Alien Gear Holsters and yes we sell pocket holsters, but carrying a loaded handgun in your pocket without protecting the trigger guard is an accident waiting to happen. So, if you’re committed to a tiny gun, be sure to train with it.Īlso, if you mean to carry a pocket gun, do it in a pocket holster.
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However, it works well enough that it can get the job done if need be provided you do your job and place it properly. 380 ammo doesn’t perform as well as 9mm in terms of penetration and expansion. Some people disparage mouse guns as underpowered, but there isn’t any such thing as stopping power short of an elephant gun, so we won’t get into that here. 32 Federal, but that’s for another time). 32 calibers (though exception could be granted to. It’s a good idea to stick to guns that are at least chambered in. Today, there are a good number of these guns that can easily be relied on for concealed carry and self-defense. ( Got a barrel that’s blue and cold, ain’t good for…never mind.) However, manufacturers have significantly stepped up their quality when it comes to fun-size firearms. In previous eras, there were some tiny guns out there but most of them were cheap Saturday Night specials. The good news, however, is that today’s purchaser of pint size pistols has a lot more to choose from than they used to. And plenty of gun owners just want to carry a pistol that’s small, light and slips into a pocket for easy concealment. Some people want to carry as little a gun as possible and some folks like having a small backup in case their primary gun fails.