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Unique grip angle that people either love or hate Too large to fit with some outfits may need to have pockets tailored, or extra holsters to accommodate your wardrobeĮasiest to transfer skills between Glock pistol types (pocket, compact, etc.) - learn one, you've learned them all.Several of my students had issues with them when doing reloads, locking the slide open, clearing jams, etc., and it's no concidence that two of the most common aftermarket upgrades for Glocks are for those parts. If you're new to Glocks, try before you buy and make sure the slide release and magazine release are no harder to use than other pocket pistols. It fits the same role in a smaller size, and a better price. 380 pocket pistol that fits your outfits, try the Ruger LCP II first. Like all Glocks, it's easy to switch from one Glock to another, and it has great aftermarket support. You may need to tailor them to get the pistol to fit. It's a great purse gun, but will only fit in larger pants pockets. So if you have trouble with racking the slide, or with recoil, give it a shot.īut when you do, also consider how you'll carry it. The S&W Shield 380 EZ is the easiest to shoot pocket pistol and its slide is the easiest to rack, Grip may be too short for larger hands (unless you get an extended magazine) Upgraded slide serrations for easier rackingĬompatible with most Ruger LCP II holsters $351.99 Compare Prices $351.99 $359.9 $359.99 or 12+1īest wardrobe compatibility and comfort for conceal carry Much better ammo capacity, and improvements in the ergonomics, reliability, and recoil.Īnd unless you need the easy-racking of the S&W Shield 380 EZ, or just love Glocks, it makes those pistols obsolete, too.
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The Ruger LCP MAX is an upgrade over the Ruger LCP II, featuring better sights, If it's too small for your hands, an extended magazine should do the trick. It's the smallest pocket pistol that you can still get all your fingers around.Īnything smaller, and you won't get your pinky finger around it, cutting your grip strength (and recoil control) by about 40%. If you want a pistol that will fit nearly any outfit, get the Ruger LCP MAX. 380 ACP is still effective in self-defense up to 10-15 yards, and most gunfights are within 7 yards. 380 pocket pistol has about half the recoil, and the loss of power isn't a big deal for a concealed carry pistol. If you have smaller hands or low grip strength, a 9mm pocket pistol will probably have too much recoil for you.Ī. Pocket pistols are harder to shoot because they're smaller and lighter than other pistols. Men: You wear gloves size small or smaller Women: You wear gloves size medium or smaller 380 ACP, which is smaller and recoils less than 9mm. Get a tape measure and measure your hand, around the knuckles: Which pocket pistol is right for you? First, let's start with your hand size. Any heavier and they become painful to carry long-term.Īmmo caliber: 9mm or. Any higher and they become harder to fit in a pocket.Ġ.75-1.25 lb. Any wider and they become harder to draw from a pocket. Any longer and they become harder to fit in a pocket.
