Looking for smallest smoothest pocket handgun

[jopair]

Ruger LCP .380 looks like a good start.. anything smaller / smoother? Don't want any less caliber. Needs to be EASY to use since I am a beginner.

 

[The_Outlaw]

Ruger LCP .380 looks like a good start.. anything smaller / smoother? Don't want any less caliber. Needs to be EASY to use since I am a beginner.

My Ruger LCP is a great pocket pistol, I carry it everyday...
But I have to tell you, because of it's tiny size, it kicks like a mule & barks like a large dog imvho.

 

[jopair]

Not for target practice... Anything smaller/more smoothed for pocket?

 

[jopair]

Kind of expect a boom when I pull the trigger..

 

[lc9'er]

look at the Sig P238 or P938. Small & low recoil.

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[jopair]

They don't look very "smoothed" and the price is about double... any other suggestions? Don't really care about recoil. Looking for small and "smoothed edges"

 

[jopair]

AND light weight...

 

[~OtisM~]

Sw 642 airweight .38

 

[Firefighterchen]

They don't look very "smoothed" and the price is about double... any other suggestions? Don't really care about recoil. Looking for small and "smoothed edges"

+1 for the p238, then khar p380, sw bodyguard, lcp. Those were my choices.

 

[misunderstood]

Sig p238 sas version - smooth single action trigger with rounded corners
Sig p232- nice trigger
Walther ppk -nice trigger james bond gun
Karh p380 not rounder but good handling better trigger then lcp

 

[jopair]

O.K... will check them out..
NEW QUESTION; What is safest for a beginner to carry around in his pocket BY ITSELF, no keys, change etc..?

 

[rksap]

I carry my LCP everywhere, every day. I have thought of trading it in for a small 9mm but can't bring myself to do it. It is smooth, reliable, lightweight but sturdy. There are, I am sure, better firearms out there for concealed carry but for the price and the reliability, I recommend the Ruger LCP. I don't even mind the kick (though it is definitely not a range plinking gun).

 

[jopair]

..will check them out..
NEW QUESTION; Which is safest for a beginner to carry in his pocket BY ITSELF, no keys.. change.. etc... ?

 

[GingerCarry]

The Ruger LCP with a wallet holster is probly your best bet. i carry a slim wallet so i can have that in my front pocket and the LCP in the back, or vise versa.

 

[Firefighterchen]

The XDs (.45) and Sig p938 (9mm) are also newer firearms that weren't out when I was looking. I would probably go for one of those now.

 

[Everclear]

The Ruger .380 is a great pocket carry pistol. Get a Blackhawk pocket holster. I carry mine all the time. It does kick though. Not good for a lot of target practice. It'll put a hurting on your hand.

 

[misunderstood]

Get what you like. Lcp is fine pistol. I dont like the trigger but many praise it. Always have a holster never carry any way with out a holster. Have nothing else in pocket. No keys no change nothing in that pocket but gun and holster. Desantis make a fine leather holster that is pocket and in the waistband. Just remove one screw and the clip for iwb come off. One i purchased for my old ladys p238 only cost 12.00.

 

[Monkey9]

I have a Ruger 380. Great to conceal, not a lot of extra weight to carry. Shoots reliably. Mine has never jammed. Yeah, it kicks, but it's controllable. You can put a small lazer on it. Personally, I'd recommend a 9mm semi. They make slim ones that have a single stack. If you are new to the game.... Consider a revolver like a Ruger 38 spec +p. they are much simpler to clean. and mine has a lazer built into the Ruger grip....nice firearm. Or go big, like a Kimber .45 caliber. They have a smooth trigger pull and the 45 will convince you that nothing else will do. Lol

 

[Rabbitcreekok]

If you want small and smooth, look at a Seecamp in .380.

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[Wyldekard]

Colt Mustang Pocketlite. I'm very pleased with mine.

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