I carry my S&W Shield on a daily basis and love it. Most of the time I will continue to carry it. However, there are times I wish I had a true pocket gun, of which I don't consider the Shield to be, compact as it is. It's still a little bulky and heavy to toss into my pants or shorts pocket. I know some of you big guys find it fine with your apparel. However, at 5'5" tall, my clothing doesn't have such large pockets. I'm not sure which direction to go in caliber or style. The .22LR, 380ACP, or another ? Revolver or semi auto? To me, a small 22LR would be ideal in size, though it seems many have reliability issues. Any suggestions you would have would be appreciated!
Best small concealed carry gun?
- Thread starter keithdog
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I like the S&W 442 in .38 +P.
Coyote Blue
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The S&W 340PD .38/.357 at 16 oz. and 2" barrel is my choice. Power and easily concealed in a very neat package. I've had mine for 8 years and will never part with this very special gun.
I'm sure that this will be of no help to you and it is just my own opinion (and probably worth every cent you paid for it
) the best small ccw is the one you are most comfortable with carrying and trust the most. For me and pocket carry it's a S&W 642 or a Kel-Tec P-11. I do have several that are a bit smaller in .22, .32, and .380 but when carrying one of them I'm just not as comfortable as I am with the S&W or Kel-Tec. (Though I sometimes do when size it the determining factor in what I can carry.)
) the best small ccw is the one you are most comfortable with carrying and trust the most. For me and pocket carry it's a S&W 642 or a Kel-Tec P-11. I do have several that are a bit smaller in .22, .32, and .380 but when carrying one of them I'm just not as comfortable as I am with the S&W or Kel-Tec. (Though I sometimes do when size it the determining factor in what I can carry.)Get a Smart Carry, and you can carry your S&W comfortably and without issue with most pants or shorts. You can even do so without a shirt. No need to miniaturize/compromise what you carry.
Im 5'6" 155-160# and carry a Glock 26 in mine. Ive used one with everything from my Seecamps to a Glock 19 and SIG P239. Its the most versatile holster I have.
Im 5'6" 155-160# and carry a Glock 26 in mine. Ive used one with everything from my Seecamps to a Glock 19 and SIG P239. Its the most versatile holster I have.
Bill DeShivs
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Look at the Keltec P32.
I'm 5' 6" and it or the K/T .380 is about as big as I can comfortably carry.
I'm 5' 6" and it or the K/T .380 is about as big as I can comfortably carry.
Bill DeShivs
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WyMark- nobody listens, so why bother?
Cheapshooter
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LCP The gun you can carry when you can't carry a gun!
Ive had/used quite a few little guns over the years, and my Seecamps were always the ones that filled that role best. I always thought they were the ones all the others were to be judged by.
That said, my Seecamps are now retired, and one of my Glock 26's now rides in the same type holster, and in the exact same place as the Seecamps did, and no one has ever been the wiser.
That said, my Seecamps are now retired, and one of my Glock 26's now rides in the same type holster, and in the exact same place as the Seecamps did, and no one has ever been the wiser.