[Lancey Howard]

I happen to be in the market right now for a new carry gun. My job sometimes takes me into some unsavory Philadelphia neighborhoods (although I only make those appointments for the morning and after 5 years I have never had a problem). My little Sterling .25 doesn't cut it anymore. The magazine is shot and it is tough finding a replacement.

Anyway, do you have any recommendation for a small gun that would slide comfortably into a jeans pocket (I'm thinking of summertime here)? Something reliable. I just want to carry something that will allow me to escape; something that will slow a bad guy down at close range, like with a shot to the throat or the face. I keep the heavier firepower (a .357) in my glove box but I want something that I can carry as inconspicuously as possible in my pants pocket.

Thanks in advance if anybody has a recommendation.

[freedomlover]

You will hear some suggest the Kel Tec P32 (.32ACP caliber). It is very small and is what I carry when nothing else will go in the pants. But it is still classified as a "mouse gun".

[freedomlover]

Frankly I would put the first few rounds in the center of mass and then try the tricky face/neck shots. P32 has a 7 shot clip I think

[Travis McGee]

Get a five shot .38 or .44sp snubbie!!!!!

[SauronOfMordor]

Anyway, do you have any recommendation for a small gun that would slide comfortably into a jeans pocket (I'm thinking of summertime here)?

Ah, yes, Philly. Drove thru West Philly for years to get to/from work. Only had to draw once (crackhead needed discouraging from trying to get me out of my car at a stoplight)

A .38 snubby is a great pocket gun, but I would recommend a good inside-the-pants holster. A good holster from Galco or one of the other top makers is a needed investment no matter which type of gun. An inside-the-pants holster with an untucked polo-shirt over it makes the gun disappear, and is a hell of a lot faster draw than fishing in your pocket. Also, more than one guy has gotten into an "accident" from having an object in the pocket along with the gun, and the object coming into contact with the trigger. 'nuff said.

In winter, pocket carry in (otherwise empty) coat pocket is good. You can be walking along, and nobody thinks twice of a guy keeping his hands warm in his coat pocket. And the fastest draw is already having it in your hand