Need a Shield and pocket pistol ?

[highaltitude]

The problem with spending more time on these forums is you ultimately begin to determine…. you need another gun

I have a Shield and now I'm wondering maybe a Ruger LCP 380 would be a nice addition for those times I just want to put it in my pocket for convenience, instead of pulling out the IWB and Shield.

So I'm wondering… do you own a pocket pistol and a Shield ? Do you believe you need both, or would the Shield suffice ?

 

[Arndog123]

I own a BG380 and a .40 shield and I pocket carry both at the same time.

 

[cloud]

I have a 9mm shield ,xds 45. But pocket carry the kahr p380 most of the time.

 

[KEN L]

Sometimes you feel like a Shield, sometimes you don't.

 

[RussC]

The problem with spending more time on these forums is you ultimately begin to determine…. you need another gun

I have a Shield and now I'm wondering maybe a Ruger LCP 380 would be a nice addition for those times I just want to put it in my pocket for convenience, instead of pulling out the IWB and Shield.

So I'm wondering… do you own a pocket pistol and a Shield ? Do you believe you need both, or would the Shield suffice ?

Wait for the Glock 42 coming January 2014 if you are looking for a mouse gun.

Russ

 

[scwv67]

Wait for the Glock 42 coming January 2014 if you are looking for a mouse gun.

Russ

The G42 has my interest piqued, but I question when it will actually be both readily available and at a reasonable price. The Shield seemed to be unobtanium for quite some time after its "release".

 

[11e40]

my lgs has shields in stock now. one less after yesterday pm. 369.00 + tt&l.

 

[SpringGunTunes]

My backup to my backup (Shield .40) is a Walther PPK .380.
Rob

 

[Hunter991]

The SW Bodygaurd 380 is a fantastic pocket gun. Its very small and shots very easy. Comes with a laser as well. If i pocket carry its this gun or my Kahr CM9 which is bigger but can be carried in the pocket. Its probably my favorite concealed gun. IWB, its my XDS 45 or shield. Both of these guns are too big for pocket carry.

 

[moxie]

A better choice for pocket carry, IMO, is the Ruger LCR in a pocket holster.

 

[Ransom]

My usual carry is a Shield. I've got a BG 380 for when the Shield is too big or I want to carry a BUG. So yeah, I like having both options.

 

[OpsMgr]

If I have my pants on then this old friend is in my right side front pocket:

 

[RussC]

A better choice for pocket carry, IMO, is the Ruger LCR in a pocket holster.

Moxie

I pocket pack my Shield and in my opinion the Hogue grip on the Ruger LCR is too big for the pocket.

I am waiting to see how the new Glock 42 most likely in 380 performs.

I love my Shield 9 mm but I think I am going to sacrifice caliber for comfort.

Russ

 

[Lost Lake]

For pocket carry I prefer my j-frame, but I have carried my BG380.

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[beebop]

I have a Shield .40 and an LCP. I couldn't be more pleased. I would buy both of these great pistols again in a heartbeat.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I already owed a M&P 9c and a BG 380 when I got my shield. I love the BG380 for pocket carry. I found the shield harder to shoot accurately and only marginally thinner for holster carry than the M&P so I sold it off in favor of keeping the other two.

 

[k31scout]

So I'm wondering… do you own a pocket pistol and a Shield ? Do you believe you need both, or would the Shield suffice ?

Yes to both and my Shield does it all. I know most don't consider it a pocket pistol but I found enough of the right pants to pocket carry in a DeSantis Superfly. 5.11 Covert Carry pants and Wrangler Cargo Jeans have great big front pockets and don't look tactical. I can get it out of my pocket as fast as IWB except when driving.

I have looked at and held/dry fired the LCP and think I'd go with that if I wanted something tiny.

 

[tblt44]

The problem with spending more time on these forums is you ultimately begin to determine…. you need another gun

I have a Shield and now I'm wondering maybe a Ruger LCP 380 would be a nice addition for those times I just want to put it in my pocket for convenience, instead of pulling out the IWB and Shield.

So I'm wondering… do you own a pocket pistol and a Shield ? Do you believe you need both, or would the Shield suffice ?

Yes you need both, I have a shield 40 and a LCP,the LCP is a go everwhere gun.
I'm waiting for a Kahr CW380 to replace my LCP only becayse it hase better sights.
My LCP is a first Gen one,sent it back for a Ruger Recall but it has been 100% reliable till last night.I put a bike tube on the grip and the mag didnt seat right and I had a FTF.I riped all the bike tubes off all my guns.

 

[epantoja]

I pocket carry my 9mm Shield all the time with no problems. I make sure I buy pants with deep front pockets when shopping for new cloths.

 

[Proline]

Shield and a BG 380. Both guns have the same setup so the training/muscle memory is very much the same. No brainier in the heat of the moment.