First off, let me say thank you to the folks hosting this site. It has only one flaw, and that is "I can't get enough of it." Great source of info. Now to the point. I have been watching the gun market and listening to the ideas on smaller, lighter handguns for CCW. The puzzling thing to me, is that there is such a huge market for what used to be called "mouseguns". And folks are willing to reluctantly compromise on caliber/controllability to carry them. It seems like "carry convenience" has taken over as a primary factor in pistol selection. Now we all know at least a few guys who carry concealed with full size duty pieces daily, so it can be done. And "small" powerful handguns are plentiful. Using the Glock 26 9mm as an example, I can't see WHY WOULD I GIVE UP a proven, reliable relatively lightweight design in an effective caliber that can deliver quickly and accurately, has good capacity stock and will take the high capacity clips from the full size models if need be, and has a 3.46 bbl. that might actually make a ballistic difference in the 9mm. And give all this up to save weight and size for a .380 or .32. A Glock 26 will indeed fit in a front pocket (I am a 36X34 size), though you need a way to avoid printing. Coat pocket, no sweat. Having said this, I am wondering if what is really desired is a true 9mm "pocket pistol". One that will disappear with room to spare. Is that the deal, or am I missing something. Maybe a better question would be, How many of you carry your .380s in a pocket, with or without a holster to secure it? Or are we looking for "deep concealment"? Just curious as to the method being used to carry these smaller pistols. By the way, I own two pocket pistols. My first choice is a S@W 442 in a pocket holster. For around the house, a Beretta 21 in the much maligned .22 cal. disappears into a front pant or even heavy flannel shirt pocket. (Looks like a pack of smokes). Hope to get some feedback and thanks again!
Eli
Eli