carry back up

[Borock]

I'm considering a smaller back up to use with an ankle holster. I've looked at the Ruger LCP (on paper) but nothing else. Any suggestions and why (performance, accuracy, size, etc.)? Thanks!

 

[__Doc_]

S&W revolver in .38spl

 

[BlueEagle]

You'll find that most people recommend one of two things. Either a pocket .380, (DB380, TCP, LCP, P3-AT, or similar,) and the other large portion will be pocket .38's/.357's.

Between the two...you've got more power in the revolvers, but they're generally a bit bigger. Harder to pocket carry. If you wear tighter clothes, I'd say one of the pocket 380's. If you tend to wear loose jeans, a pocket .357 is a great thing to have.

As for brands, I can't say much. I have a Taurus TCP .380, and it works great. I also have a Taurus 605 .357, and it works just fine as well. Both will ride in my pocket often, depending on what pants I am wearing. TCP is more of a dressy gun, because its smaller, the 605 is more for loose-pants casual wear.

 

[Checkfoo]

Since the weather turned around I've been ankle carrying a Diamondback DB9 while on the motorcycle. It's 11oz unloaded and about 14.5oz loaded. Forget it's on my ankle some times.

 

[LotsofGlocks]

S&W 442 or a Keltec P32

 

[venenoindy]

My vote goes to Kahr PM9

 

[Birds Away]

If you want to think outside the box, for a bit over $200 you can find a Polish Army P64 in 9x18 Makarov. A little hotter than a .380. It is all steel and the very best BUG I have ever had. Really, really accurate, reliable and if you buy bulk the ammo is cheaper than 9mm.

 

[Adamz04]

Kahr p380 ......perfect

 

[45fan]

I have both a Smith 442 (J frame airweight) and an LCP. As far as what one I prefer to carry, I tend to go with the J-frame. If I were to carry in an ankle rig (something I have yet to try) I would think the LCP, or comparable pocket .380 to be a better option, as it is a bit flatter.

 

[mpitcock]

I carry either a Ruger LCR (.357) or Sig p238 in an ankle holster.

 

[BrewerGeorge]

I've been pretty pleased with my Taurus TCP.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

If you want to think outside the box, for a bit over $200 you can find a Polish Army P64 in 9x18 Makarov. A little hotter than a .380. It is all steel and the very best BUG I have ever had. Really, really accurate, reliable and if you buy bulk the ammo is cheaper than 9mm.

^^^ THIS ^^^ Besides needing to do something about the double-action trigger pull, I love mine. And good point about the ammo. I just got some range ammo (FMJ) for 8.99/50 when I bought 500 rounds.

 

[doctrpt]

I've got a Russian made Makarov from the 1990s that is deadly accurate, and works without a hitch. I would love to find a match .380 in excellent condition at a fair price.

The 9X18 ammo is readily available at fair prices on the internet, and these guns are designed to last. I will never sell mine.

 

[Skywired]

Kel-Tec P3-AT .380 ankle rig all the way for me.

 

[STEEL CORE]

Glock-27 in a Desantis Apache

thank me later.

 

[netsecurity]

Right now my backup is a KelTec PF9, 9mm. It's very thin and light, but the barrel is a little longer than an LCP. It is the same gun George Zimmerman used apparently.