Pocket Carry

[njsportsman]

Hello all I am here to pick your brains on pocket carry. I'll spare you the whole story so; I'll get right to the dilemma. I have narrowed it down to 2 pistols. One being the Kahr PM9 and the Kel Tec P11. I am sold on the PM9 but money is an issue. I do hear a lot of good things about the Kel Tec and would be happy with it but the PM9 is smaller and it looks like a better built gun. Most of the time it'll be a backup but there will be times where it will be the main carry gun. I did find a real good price on the Kahr which made me consider it but still about $300 more than the Kel Tec. How are the triggers on each gun are they similar, better, worse? Is the Kel Tec reliable? Thanks

 

[Midwest Doc]

Consider NAA PUG

As a BACKUP pocket-carry, consider a NAA Pug 22 MAGNUM, white dot or tritium sights, and 1" barrel. Great safety feature - cylinder rests between rounds. Solid grip. The simplicity and dependability of a revolver.

 

[Mike508]

Pf-9

I am sitting inside Bass Pro Shop right now with my KT PF-9 PF-9 in a pocket holster. No problems. Sign out front
said to disclose to greeter. All he asked if if I had a license.
Shot 100 rounds thru it yesterday. No problems. Love it. Another good 100 rounds and it will my EDC.

 

[santa]

i agree with midweast doc about the north american arms revolver. the only difference is the one i carry has a one and five eight inch barrel. either one is a well made and reliable firearm. that safety feature that midwest doc mentioned means you can carry a full load and not worry about the hammer hitting a live cartridge. they also have a lifetime warranty and are good regarding customer service. if youre interested just google north american arms. you will also find on there website several other guns that are not 22 caliber. whatever you decide on get a good pocket holster along with your gun. by the way i have pocket-carried for 10 years. good luck.

 

[njsportsman]

I am sitting inside Bass Pro Shop right now with my KT PF-9 PF-9 in a pocket holster. No problems. Sign out front
said to disclose to greeter. All he asked if if I had a license.
Shot 100 rounds thru it yesterday. No problems. Love it. Another good 100 rounds and it will my EDC.

How are you carrying it in a jacket or pants? I want to be able to get it in pants pocket especially in the summer. That's why I am thinking the P11 it's a little smaller. The PM 9 would be ideal for what I want but, not wallet friendly.

 

[BowhuntnHoosier]

Kel-Tec makes a great firearm. I would not be afraid to carry one as a BUG. My G19 is always on my hip though.

 

[BowflexLA]

My backup is a Kel-Tec PF-9. It is in a pocket holster as I type. I am only 5'4" so a small gun is a must for me. I wanted more punch than a 380. I would also recommend a Crossbreed Mini Tuck Holster, awesome holster! FYI my main carry is a Glock 23 in a Crossbreed Super Deluxe Holster.

 

[badarac]

How are you carrying it in a jacket or pants? I want to be able to get it in pants pocket especially in the summer. That's why I am thinking the P11 it's a little smaller. The PM 9 would be ideal for what I want but, not wallet friendly.

I carry a PF-9 in my pants pocket. I tried a number of different in the pocket holsters and settled on the Desantis. The PF-9 fits easily into the front pocket and you'll forget it's there. I don't have any experience with the Kahr so I can't offer a comparison.

 

[Mike508]

Sorry. I carry it in my right front pocket in an Uncle Mike's RH pocket holster. Walked around the mall all day with no problems.

 

[eaccents]

Kahr vs Kel-Tec

Hello all I am here to pick your brains on pocket carry. I'll spare you the whole story so; I'll get right to the dilemma. I have narrowed it down to 2 pistols. One being the Kahr PM9 and the Kel Tec P11. I am sold on the PM9 but money is an issue. I do hear a lot of good things about the Kel Tec and would be happy with it but the PM9 is smaller and it looks like a better built gun. Most of the time it'll be a backup but there will be times where it will be the main carry gun. I did find a real good price on the Kahr which made me consider it but still about $300 more than the Kel Tec. How are the triggers on each gun are they similar, better, worse? Is the Kel Tec reliable? Thanks

Cannot comment on Kel-Tec but I do have a Kahr MK9. Of the 3 pistols that I have (also have HK USP 9c and Springfield XDm9), it is my favorite!

The trigger is incredibly smooth, but it is the thinness that makes it feel the most comfortable in my hand and tucked into my IWB custom holster. I don't even notice that it is there anymore....

Try them both, shoot them both, and perhaps take them both apart but I am confident that the Kahr will compare favorably.

 

[handgonnetoter]

Hello all I am here to pick your brains on pocket carry. I'll spare you the whole story so; I'll get right to the dilemma. I have narrowed it down to 2 pistols. One being the Kahr PM9 and the Kel Tec P11. I am sold on the PM9 but money is an issue. I do hear a lot of good things about the Kel Tec and would be happy with it but the PM9 is smaller and it looks like a better built gun. Most of the time it'll be a backup but there will be times where it will be the main carry gun. I did find a real good price on the Kahr which made me consider it but still about $300 more than the Kel Tec. How are the triggers on each gun are they similar, better, worse? Is the Kel Tec reliable? Thanks

Hey there! Well, I have no personal experience with that particular Kahr - I have the CW9 - but I do have plenty of experience with the P-11. I have one that I carry quite a bit and it has served me well for over 800 rounds. I did order the steel guide rod and an extra set of springs from Kel Tec. (14.00$ total) I just keep the poly one, that came with the pistol, as a backup. I did put the pinky rest base plate on one magazine for waist carry and left the flat metal one on the other mag for pocket carry. You do need some large pockets to carry it in without severe printing, but you can do it just fine with a standard Uncle Mikes (#3 I think - the largest one) pocket holster. The Kahr is a super quality gun and the Kel Tec is bread and butter, but mine has served me well. Good Luck on your choice.:biggrin:

 

[Ed Hamberger]

njsportsman - why don't you do like everyone else has already done... just buy one that feels good, conceals easily in the pocket, or belt, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Afterall, your the one who will have to live with your decision! (Do you ask someone's advice when you buy a new vehicle?). leasantry:

 

[Mr.357Sig]

I wouldn't shy away from the Kel-Tec. They are decent weapons. I've heard their triggers are gritty, but that's about the only downside I've heard about the gun.

The Kahr is a nice gun - I carry a CW45. But, for the money, it's hard to beat Kel-Tec. A 9mm for under $300? Nice.

 

[bikerbill]

I have carried a PM9 as my main SD gun since I got my CHL back in '04 ... it's totally reliable, very accurate and feeds my favorite round -- the Hornady Critical Defense -- perfectly ... I pocket carry 7-8 months of the year; when it gets cold, I switch to a Kydex paddle holster or move to a Kimber UC ... I can't recommend the Kahr highly enoughl; if you have to save an extra month or two or three to get it, do it ... quality always costs more ... As Bell Helmet's ads used to say, "If you have a $10 head, get a $10 helmet."