First - the Baby Browning in 25acp is plenty accurate at close range. I recall being able to hit a paper target at around 20 feet consistently - and I was maybe 10 years old and couldn't shoot. This was in the 70's when they were perfectly legal. And they are cute as hell. Of course, the design isn't that modern, and I might not pick it as my go-to pocket pistol, but darn they are cute.
Second - any gun is better than no gun. Drawing a gun stops most confrontations.
Third - for all those pooping on small calibers - more people in the US are killed with 22lr than any other cartridge. So they are effective. I cannot find the study right now, but essentially someone shot 3 times with 22 was as likely to quit/give up as someone shot twice with 9mm or 45acp. So, while not as effective as 9mm or 45acp, those 22lr, 25acp and 32acp are still PLENTY effective.
Fourth - I recall going to Milarm (Edmonton) as a kid and they had a compact revolver in 22lr that fit in a belt buckle. You pushed a button and the revolver popped out into your hand. Single action, 4 shots I think. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. I guess wearing a revolver on your belt buckle isn't "pocket" carry though. But it was very cool. BTW - no blood ran in the streets despite them selling those to anyone with the $.
Fifth - for which pocket pistol? I really like the Seecamp - absolutely gorgeous and tiny. Fits easily in any pocket, and according to many reviews is perfectly shootable (although it has no sights, so it really is a belly gun). Comes in 32acp and .380. I think the waiting list is years long though.
I have handled the Keltec p32 and a Beretta 32 pocket pistol (can't remember the model, darn it - some sort of "cat") and both were surprisingly comfortable and seemed decently built. They have the advantage of easy availability and low cost - well under $500 and available in a small town sporting goods store in Washington State (so - available everywhere in the US). While not quite a pocket pistol, the sub-compact Glock G26 could fit in cargo pants and is a very handy pistol. I suppose the G42 in 380 would also fit in cargo pants.
Sixth - for regular, holstered concealed carry I believe the Glock G19 is the most popular choice in America, and it would be good enough for me too. Like any regularly holstered gun, it is WAY bigger than any of the pocket pistols. And it isn't cute.
I'm waiting for the belt buckle revolvers to make a comeback, although I guess if you don't live out west, it might not be socially acceptable to wear such a big belt buckle.
Second - any gun is better than no gun. Drawing a gun stops most confrontations.
Third - for all those pooping on small calibers - more people in the US are killed with 22lr than any other cartridge. So they are effective. I cannot find the study right now, but essentially someone shot 3 times with 22 was as likely to quit/give up as someone shot twice with 9mm or 45acp. So, while not as effective as 9mm or 45acp, those 22lr, 25acp and 32acp are still PLENTY effective.
Fourth - I recall going to Milarm (Edmonton) as a kid and they had a compact revolver in 22lr that fit in a belt buckle. You pushed a button and the revolver popped out into your hand. Single action, 4 shots I think. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. I guess wearing a revolver on your belt buckle isn't "pocket" carry though. But it was very cool. BTW - no blood ran in the streets despite them selling those to anyone with the $.
Fifth - for which pocket pistol? I really like the Seecamp - absolutely gorgeous and tiny. Fits easily in any pocket, and according to many reviews is perfectly shootable (although it has no sights, so it really is a belly gun). Comes in 32acp and .380. I think the waiting list is years long though.
I have handled the Keltec p32 and a Beretta 32 pocket pistol (can't remember the model, darn it - some sort of "cat") and both were surprisingly comfortable and seemed decently built. They have the advantage of easy availability and low cost - well under $500 and available in a small town sporting goods store in Washington State (so - available everywhere in the US). While not quite a pocket pistol, the sub-compact Glock G26 could fit in cargo pants and is a very handy pistol. I suppose the G42 in 380 would also fit in cargo pants.
Sixth - for regular, holstered concealed carry I believe the Glock G19 is the most popular choice in America, and it would be good enough for me too. Like any regularly holstered gun, it is WAY bigger than any of the pocket pistols. And it isn't cute.
I'm waiting for the belt buckle revolvers to make a comeback, although I guess if you don't live out west, it might not be socially acceptable to wear such a big belt buckle.
