Work CCW

[Pro2A]

I'm looking for something thin to put in my pocket while at work. It's not possible to conceal my G36 while working. I was up at Gander Mtn. yesterday and the Kel-Tec .380 cought my eye. The clerk said they are cheap made, and I shouldn't spend the money on it. I need something waffer thin though, and the Kel-Tec seems like the only option. If I didn't know any better, I would assume it was a cell phone or wallet. I don't want to go any lower then the .380, and thats stretching it. I don't want to get much thicker then the Kel-Tec. That was the perfect size to fit in my pocket. I'm not looking for a great quality gun, not for primary carry, just something to have while at work assuming the worst happens while I'm there. Something quick, easy to conceal, and to get me out of a pickle if the chips are down. Ideas?

[P-11 shooter]

The kel-teks are probably your best bet. Alot of guys have them and they shoot quite well. Yes they aren't terribly expensive, but that dosn't mean they suck. I have the p-11 and they just came out with the pf-9 which is the thinnest 9mm I have ever seen. Given your other options are way thicker, and heavier I don't think you can go wrong with a little kel-tek.

It certainly beats having nothing at all.

[gnbrotz]

They have their detractors. From what I understand, the current 'generation' has had some of the problems addressed. My wife and I just decided to get one of these for ourselves. If you do choose this one, DON'T buy it from Gander Mtn. I found a local FFL who quoted me a price $110 less than Gander's.

PM me if you want their info.

[P-11 shooter]

I'm not saying they're the greatest guns. But it beats a sharp stick. and the only other thing that compares to the size are little .25 cal pocket guns. I think the kel-tek is your best bet.

[DaveM55]

I have a Kel-Tec P3AT and bought it back in October 2007. I conceals like no other, right in the pocket holster. I have the extension on the magazine which helps with the grip.

The trigger pull is looooooooooong and HEAVY. It's not a range gun and I rarely shoot it. In fact I hate shooting it. But for close quarters self protection it's a good weapon.

It's a good little summer carry weapon or as a BUG.

I've put exactly 200 rounds thru it and have never had any problems.

[XD45]

i've got a P3AT and never had any problems with it. That being said I dont carry unless I need to as i feel extremely undergunned, I'll usually only carry it into a place like a sporting event where there will be a pat down. Have you considered ankle carry?

[gnbrotz]

Dave,

What's the make/model of that pocket holster? I borrowed a P3AT from a friend last weekend so we could actually shoot one before making our decision. The friend had an identical pocket holster, which I liked, but he couldn't provide an specific info about it.

[27hand]

I don't have an ultra small BUG. I do have a Kahr P9 Covert which carries nicely.

This job I have it in a IWB. I cover it with a dark T shirt and clip the bottom of the T under the belt clip.

For a bit more concealment, I ankle carry it in a DeSantis Apache rig.

It's 9mm and I do have a Kytac pockit lockit kydex pocket holster but I rarely wear Docker style pants.

I do suggest you practice with extracting the pistol to minimize draw time if you should ever need to.

good luck,

27hand

[DaveM55]

Originally Posted by gnbrotz

Dave,

What's the make/model of that pocket holster? I borrowed a P3AT from a friend last weekend so we could actually shoot one before making our decision. The friend had an identical pocket holster, which I liked, but he couldn't provide an specific info about it.

DeSantis Nemesis

http://www.desantisholster.com/n38.html

[gnbrotz]

Thanks!

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