Its a Pocket Rocket Extravaganza!

The Seecamp was the darling of all the gun/shooting magazines, of the time. I got on the Seecamp waiting list, shortly after they came out. When it arrived I was still surprised by how small it actually was and it was extremely difficult for me to shoot. As a result it has only had about 1 or 2 boxes of the prescribed Winchester Silvertips through it. I did carry it a bit in my right rear pants pocket but was never completely comfortable using it. I also got on the waiting list for a couple spare magazines. I was completely surprised after several years had passed and I actually got a notification from Seecamp that spare magazines were finally available if I was still interested.

I bought the Kahr Arms MK9 to carry as a backup duty weapon and it was carried in either a Galco Ankle Glove or in a Strong Pocket Holster in my left front uniform trouser pocket.
The MK9 was an excellent weapon that never gave me a problem qualifying but it is a bit heavy. But that weight is a plus when actually shooting it.

After I retired, I was working in a local gun shop and a lightly used very early Kel-Tec P3AT came in on trade. I snagged the P3AT to carry in my right rear pants pocket as a backup to my EDC SA Micro .45 acp 1911. I shot the little mousegun quite a bit until 1 day at the range, I fired a shot and the trigger went dead. I contacted Kel-Tec, fully disclosed that I bought the pistol used and they told me to send it in. Kel-Tec replaced the entire frame assembly reusing the old serial number and I had it back in less than 2 weeks. Great service.

The Kahr P380 was purchased as a replacement/upgrade to the Kel-Tec P3AT. The P380 is a smooth shooter that is great for those occasions when I want to still be armed but it absolutely has to be completely hidden.

The Kahr CM9 was purchased simply because I was managing a gun shop at the time and I could get it at cost and it is considerably lighter than the MK9 but still fills the same roll, deep concealment. Plus it uses the same magazines and holsters as the MK9.

I would agree with you. Kahr, Seecamp, and Kel Tec are still to this day the leaders of pocket pistols. The CM9 is one of the greatest, most affordable, and most reliable 9mm pocket guns EVER!
 
Top 9mm pocket gun choices

-Kahr CM9
-Glock 43
-Kel Tec P-11
-Kimber Micro 9

All Super reliable but the P-11 is pushing it because its high capacity makes it almost too heavy for pocket carry and so does the Sig p365. Those two or more suited for IWB carry.
 
Here's my two "Mouse Guns" a Kel Tec P32 and a Glock 42. The P32 is carried a lot and shot a little. I don't reload .32 ACP but I fire a couple of magazines once in a while to verify function and reliability. It has never jammed or misfired. I shoot the Glock 42 quite a bit because I reload .380 Auto.

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Bobcat , 442 & a KAHR 380 (either the CW or the CT)...

Cheers!

P.S. The PM40 would work, but has a Viridian laser so it rides in a holster that turns it on when drawn: it would be the ICBM of the pocket rockets IMHO!:eek:
 
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Urban Dictionary: pocket rocket
A small caliber pistol that can fit in a person's front pocket.

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This one has been in my front pocket continuously for many many years (20 plus)....
Has all the attributes I need - good cartridge (38 spl.) - great grip (Spegel boot grips) - 5 shot capacity (if I don't connect with 5, I'm running the other direction) - light and has the ability of SA of one should think that was a good idea (not me) - but has the ability to do a function check when needed (without touching the trigger).....

Yup, the S&W original Airweight Bodyguard M38..... :)

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I really want a COP 357 derringer. Sadly it came out and vanished before my time.

They're an oddity for sure. I had one back in the early 80's and traded it off in fairly short order. It was not pleasant to shoot with .357 rounds. The trigger was simply horrible, upwards of 20 pounds... hard to hit anything beyond 5 to 10 feet.

Just to add to a collection, maybe, anything else, a solid no.
 
Bobcat , 442 & a KAHR 380 (either the CW or the CT)...

Cheers!

P.S. The PM40 would work, but has a Viridian laser so it rides in a holster that turns it on when drawn: it would be the ICBM of the pocket rockets IMHO!:eek:

I had a PM40 great pistol and 40 S&W has some of the best defense lods ever except one problem. The snappy recoil and tiny grip made me hit the mag release button too often than not.
 
Ruger American 9mm Full size in right front pocket in a sticky holster L6 1L
 
I had a Beretta 950s and carried it in my retirement job at the Museum. Mind you just deep carry but it was peace of mind.
I traded it off sadly, although I'm very happy with what I got in the trade.
Should I get another it will be the 32 Cal. Tomcat or a KelTec.

But I'm very happy with my 642PC
 
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