Within the next 18 months or so, Im going to migrate to 5 Months USA and the rest split between Europe and Thailand/Cambodia. That much time in the USA necessitates I rearm.

 

Walking around with my pants dragging from just a cell phone (my butt has migrated to my belly) leads me to believe that my days of carrying a BHP or 1911 anywhere on my waist are over. Thats for under the seat.

 

In the past I have carried various pocket pistols, mostly Seecamps but also things like Budischowsky TP-70, Walther TP-22, Colt 1908, etc

 

Revolvers are too bulky, as are the old tip up Berettas. I dont classify early FN and Colt .32s as "pocket".

 

Any suggestions for a pocket pistol other than the Seecamps?  Has anyone worked with the Ruger LCP in terms of accuracy and function? Is anyone pocket carrying a NAA 22 mag? Anything new I should look at, Ive been away from guns for several years.

 

Glock 42 are fairly compact and can be had for Bt.50,000.

 

 

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Ruger LCP is a very light gun, which will have a kick that can distract aim. Close quarters it's okay. Walther PPK is a very reliable gun in .380. A .22 isn't enough to stop a muscle hit on a hyped up medium to large man. Remington R51. Glock 19 is still small enough and reliable.

1 minute ago, fredwiggy said:

Ruger LCP is a very light gun, which will have a kick that can distract aim. Close quarters it's okay. Walther PPK is a very reliable gun in .360. A .22 isn't enough to stop a muscle hit on a hyped up medium to large man. Remington R51. Glock 19 is still small enough and reliable.

from processed salad dressing to firearms, spot the amrerican

2 minutes ago, madone said:

from processed salad dressing to firearms, spot the amrerican

Yes, and proud of it.

So the USA is a really dangerous place?

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

Glock 42 are fairly compact and can be had for Bt.50,000.

 

 

Too big for pocket carry and Glocks can only be carried in a holster anyway for safety reasons

39 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Ruger LCP is a very light gun, which will have a kick that can distract aim. Close quarters it's okay. Walther PPK is a very reliable gun in .380. A .22 isn't enough to stop a muscle hit on a hyped up medium to large man. Remington R51. Glock 19 is still small enough and reliable.

Have you shot the LCP?

 

PPK is too big and heavy, Glock needs a holster.

About smaller cheaper arms, it comes down to grip options and stability for precision. It is an individual experience and feeling for being confident and reliable when it needs.

 

However, I would move to a place where guns was not needed. 

17 minutes ago, bubblegum said:

So the USA is a really dangerous place?

No not at all, an armed society is a polite society

39 minutes ago, madone said:

from processed salad dressing to firearms, spot the amrerican

Free citizens, makes you guys nuts. YOUR RULERS wont let you have guns LOL

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Too big for pocket carry and Glocks can only be carried in a holster anyway for safety reasons

 

I don't use a holster.

3 minutes ago, Hummin said:

About smaller cheaper arms, it comes down to grip options and stability for precision. It is an individual experience and feeling for being confident and reliable when it needs.

Well thats helpful, which ones do you recommend? Do you feel there is an ergonomic difference between a Browning Vest Pocket vis a vis a Colt 1908?

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

 

I don't use a holster.

You pocket carry a Glock? Thats totally unsafe and the whole gun world knows it.

8 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Have you shot the LCP?

 

PPK is too big and heavy, Glock needs a holster.

I sold guns before I moved here and we rarely sold an LCP. It is a very light gun and that doesn't help when shooting, although it's okay, like all guns, if you're very close, which most encounters are. If you're just putting the gun in your pocket, all of them are okay besides those w/o a safety.

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

You pocket carry a Glock? Thats totally unsafe and the whole gun world knows it.

 

Nah, it lives the the centre console of the car.

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

You pocket carry a Glock? Thats totally unsafe and the whole gun world knows it.

Even guns with safeties can be dangerous when you pull out of a pocket. Yes, the Glock hasn't one and it's best in a pocket .holster

You prefer a wheelgun?

 

There are some nice options in .38, snubnose with bobbed hammer.

5-round capacity, around 16 ounces.

3 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

You prefer a wheelgun?

 

There are some nice options in .38, snubnose with bobbed hammer.

5-round capacity, around 16 ounces.

Yes but too bulky for a back pocket on a fat mans pants or a vest pocket on a jacket

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

You pocket carry a Glock? Thats totally unsafe and the whole gun world knows it.

I have no preference out of all guns we testet through my brother import company when it comes to pocket guns because of the reasons mentioned in my previous post. If Im oing to choose other than my clock 19, kel tech p3at which you get with full grip. 

 

 

1 minute ago, Yagoda said:

Yes but too bulky for a back pocket on a fat mans pants or a vest pocket on a jacket

 

You may have to go with a .22 semi, very thin, very light.

Invisible in a jacket pocket, even with a holster.

 

Or, if you wear a belt......

 

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

I have no preference out of all guns we testet through my brother import company when it comes to pocket guns because of the reasons mentioned in my previous post. If Im oing to choose other than my clock 19, kel tech p3at which you get with full grip. 

 

 

Translation: Ive never owned or shot a gun.

1 minute ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

You may have to go with a .22 semi, very thin, very light.

Invisible in a jacket pocket, even with a holster.

 

Or, if you wear a belt......

 

I was thinking in 22 mag. That one wont fit in a belt buckle and im too fat

17 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Nah, it lives the the centre console of the car.

Good place for it.

 

M4 in the trunk

18 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

I sold guns before I moved here and we rarely sold an LCP. It is a very light gun and that doesn't help when shooting, although it's okay, like all guns, if you're very close, which most encounters are. If you're just putting the gun in your pocket, all of them are okay besides those w/o a safety.

Thats why I guess Ill go back to the Seecamp. Im used it it, it kicks like a mule though

3 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Thats why I guess Ill go back to the Seecamp. Im used it it, it kicks like a mule though

The lighter the gun.........But it's not for shooting but self defense

6 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Translation: Ive never owned or shot a gun.

 

Funny guy 😁

 

More realistic than you ever get out of Cambodia, since you started to act like an A H in your own thread. 

 

Coming from a farm where we had hunting rights and fired arms since I could hold one. 

 

Norway do have guns also

47 minutes ago, bubblegum said:

So the USA is a really dangerous place?

No.

But many states allow people who are afraid to buy guns.

 

I lived over 60 years in the USA and never saw a gun except being carried by law enforcement.

 

But I guess people who are afraid feel that they need them.

1 minute ago, cdemundo said:

No.

But many states allow people who are afraid to buy guns.

 

I lived over 60 years in the USA and never saw a gun except being carried by law enforcement.

 

But I guess people who are afraid feel that they need them.

Some might be afraid but if someone pulls a gun on you and threatens your family, having a gun might even the odds. Better them than you or your loved ones. That's not including all the hunters and target shooters.