I need a better back pocket gun

[Markbo]

Even the very small Kel_Tec PT11 will not fit completely in a back pocket. It is still visible. I would much rather carry it in a front pocket than any .32 in a back pocket, but that is just my personal preference.

[buck]

I much prefer front pocket carry myself and use it for my primary per prior posts.

Here's how I roll: front left carries a .357 SP101, that's my primary, front right car keys, change pocketknife, rear left wallet (with CHL), rear right the Seecamp .32. If God forbid I should have to defend myself, the .357 is my go to gun. The Seecamp is there in case the .357 runs dry, I get shot in the left arm, the gun malfunctions, or I have to use my right hand for whatever reason such as a dog attacking my right side while riding my bicycle.

I can't sit on my car keys so right back pocket is a given and that severely limits the OAL of the gun I can carry in this role. So far I still haven't found anything better for this role than the Seecamp. I've thought of putting a laser on it to get SOME sight, I really hate that it has no sight. But that won't matter if I have to empty it quickly into a Rottweiler's face.

[groo]

Groo here
Putting a gun in the back pocket is ruff.. I understand the idea but you may be looking at a different carry .. a paddle or inside the pants holster with a second in the front pocket..
I have a Robaugh R9s 9mm that fits in the back pocket with a pocket holster in my bluegeans.
It is 5 in long but thin and smooth shoots well if fed correctly and is 9mm,just much wampum..

[rexster]

Since I long ago settled on the LWS-32 as my pocket auto, I reckon I can't be helpful. I do NOT believe a back pocket is a good place to secure anything important, but if it was secure enough, it hurts too much. I pocket-carry in a front pocket, and with one type of pants, in a side cargo pocket. Cargo pocket carry has not worked well with any pants except my VertX work pants, which have the right combination of factors to make it work.

[buck]

I bought a Micro Desert Eagle. It feels good and it has a sight which is the only advantage it has over the Seecamps unless the porting helps recoil which I doubt. I have yet to fire it.

It is a licensed Czech Kevin and has the reputation of being a very good feeder. When was the last time you heard of a bad Czech pistol? Neither have I.

It has the advantage over all the other .380s (save the Seecamp) in that it is short enough to fit in ANY back pocket with or without a pocket holster.

[brules]

I like the Ruger LCP (380).

[waterboy]

I feel your pain. I have and carry a Seecamp LW32 also. Last weekend I checked out a SIG 238. I will own one soon. Very expensive but it's tiny, all metal, and has terrific sights. Bonus is the controls are scaled down 1911 that I am very familiar with. To each his own but I like small metal guns that I take pride in owning and show craftsmanship.

[buck]

I also bought a Sig P238 and love it. Mine is the Equinox which is cool because the middle of the 3 dots is green so its easier to line up. The Liberty is also cool also; I may succomb to it as well.
www.sigsauer.com/products/ShowCatalogProduct.aspx?categoryid=67
This P238 shoots great. Recoil of a .22 with its locked breach, very accurate, easy to strip down and clean. A pleasure. Women and kids will love it.

The MDE is nasty on its recoil, but it is short and fits in some back pockets the P238 won't.

[steveb]

Hmmnnn... Carry my P-9 or a Bulldog in my back pocket often, though with shirt tail out. In my own yard, or at camp, don't care who sees it. I like enough of the butt sticking out to hook with a finger to aid in drawing. Ya'll either have smaller pockets than me, or dress up more often, but hey, everyone dresses up more often than me. Can't remember the last time I wore a tie, or a suit, or a..you get the pic.. steve b

[buck]

dress casual, khaki Dockers with a tucked in shirt, no jacket

sometimes you are in meetings or working with someone at their desk, so no can stick out for me

I wish I could get a 9mm, .38 spl, or .45 GAP into a back pocket but it just won't work.

The Rohrbaugh scares me; I bet it sucks so bad to shoot.
Wouldn't work for my nerve damaged right hand.

The Kahr PM9 is just a teeny bit too thick and long.
Maybe I could get some custom pockets sewn in, hmmm.

[steveb]

Kahr PM9 too thick and long ? Can't help you. steve b

[buck]

PM9 is an awesome front pocket gun

[nonpcnrarn]

My Colt 380 Mustang fits in a back pocket as long as they arn't real tight Levis. Maybe you could find one used.

[AxeHandle]

Picked up a LCP last week.. Impressive little piece for someone who can be comfortable with such a thing. The wife will try it out this weekend. Not that her SIG 228 is inadeqate but it is quite a chunk for her to keep close at all times. Me? At 5'10" and 215 pounds I believe that any person I might need to shoot deserves the best. I like to think that my floor is a J frame 357.

[robl]

J frame air weight left front pocket in a pocket holster, I happen to prefer my own Pocket Protector with a Quick Strip to have a reload and to break up the outline
Been carrying this way a couple decades works great. I can have my left hand on my gun, ready to draw and look relaxed at the same time.
Does not work well for a sitting draw- that's what the primary gun is for, Does not work well in skin tight jeans...that's what carharts and other dungarees are for hiding guns and equipment.
I carried this way when I had to wear a monkey suit and tie worked well there too.