Why did you buy a sub-compact/pocket gun if you can't CCW?

[zoid 24]

Well most of us cannot carry in NJ. So why do many of us still by sub-compact and pocket guns?

 

I have a G26. My reason is I think small guns have a certain 'cool' factor to them. With the G26

I'm most impressed by how small it is, yet how much it handles like a full size.

 

What small guns do you have and why did you buy them?

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Beretta Nano

Carry in the "free" states

Plus it's fun to shoot a lil gun sometimes.

[robot_hell 72]

Walther PPK

For all the same reasons Krdshrk listed.

[Wojo 98]

Ruger LCP and not sure if it counts my Sig P220 Compact.

 

I do carry on my property most times. We've had some break-ins during the day and if I am on my computer in my office, I want to be ready. Also, I too have a CCW when I am traveling in free states.

[Sandy 44]

Shopping a Kahr MK9 and a Sig P938 now. Reason 1 , to carry in free states and to carry something small at home when the weather is nice and all my windows are open. Reason 2 , I like to collect and I do not have a pocket gun yet.

[TheLugNutZ 21]

Had a CM9 for out of state carry. Sold it, b/c i rarely go out of state. I may pick up an M&P Shield tho soon since i now have nothing to carry if i do need to. I guess i can carry the p229, but its a little big and heavy unless i want to OC.

 

I actually didnt care for the sights on the CM9 and i know i can shoot much better with a PPS, but im going to try a shield 1st. If i dont like the shield i may pick up a PPS. Just dont really care for the mag release on the PPS that much...

[BlueLineFish 615]

I use one for my last ditch on duty and one for off duty

[BigHayden 77]

I use one for my last ditch on duty and one for off duty

 

You don't count. OP said "if you can't CCW".

[Ray Ray 3,566]

If there good enough for Charles Bronson, then their good enough for me.

[TheLugNutZ 21]

oh and just to fill that spot in the collection!

[BlueLineFish 615]

 

 

You don't count. OP said "if you can't CCW".

 

I figured I was ineligible

[ChrisJM981 924]

If there good enough for Charles Bronson, then their good enough for me.

 

Planning on carrying a shoulder mounted rocket launcher too?

Same reasons as the rest. Have a license for America. XD subcompact in 9mm. 13 plus 1 rounds of fun.

[BlueLineFish 615]

Waiting to pick up my new off duty xd 9 sc. Wanted more rounds than my kahr had.

[tony357 386]

witness 9mm compact ( steel ) for out of state carry.. also fun to shoot.. plus it fits my 1911 holsters..

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Planning on carrying a shoulder mounted rocket launcher too?

 

No. But a Smith & Wesson Model 10, 15, 36, a Walther PPK, Beretta 85 and whatever else he used for his vengeance are fine by me.

[Old Glock guy 1,127]

Springfield XD 9mm subcompact for CCW in Free America.

[lunker 274]

 

 

No. But a Smith & Wesson Model 10, 15, 36, a Walther PPK, Beretta 85 and whatever else he used for his vengeance are fine by me.

 

Ray, they didn't call the 38 Special "the Widowmaker" because it was so good at killing bad guys.

 

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/ayoob93.html

 

[Rifleman1 32]

Well most of us cannot carry in NJ. So why do many of us still by sub-compact and pocket guns?

 

I have a G26. My reason is I think small guns have a certain 'cool' factor to them. With the G26

I'm most impressed by how small it is, yet how much it handles like a full size.

 

What small guns do you have and why did you buy them?

 

G19 Gen4... (although a compact and not a subcompact since I need someplace to put my pinky)

 

...because I can CCW in these states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WY

[Dan 177]

A) In anticipation of NJ laws changing. What can I say, I try to be optimistic.

B) Carry in free states with Utah permit reciprocity

[MikeK77 8]

To carry is CCW states, If I don't feel like lugging the SA Service. Plus it looks so nice

 

[diamondd817 826]

Glock 26

S&W 642

Ruger LCP

Beretta Bobcat

 

I just find shooting small guns fun.

 

I heard people in gun stores more than once saying to each other or a so called expert trainer saying to a student "we live in NJ, there is no reason for you to buy anything but a full size pistol". I find this to be an ignorant statement, and if you believe that you will miss out on some great guns and shooting.

[brocglock23 4]

I just bought a Nano and I don't have a ccw permit anywhere.... yet. I also carry on my property and I keep my gun on me when I'm just hanging around the house. Having something small just seems to be more comfortable.

[ruger9 0]

Ruger LC9. For if I ever move out of this godforsaken state, or if the SHTF in which case I won't care about the laws, I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6.

[david8613 69]

Ruger lcp, Kahr pm 9, springfield armory xd9 sub compact because one day new jersey will be free!

[Sandy 44]

Waiting to pick up my new off duty xd 9 sc. Wanted more rounds than my kahr had.

 

Selling your Kahr?

[RubberBullets 65]

Ill start buying compacts if ccw is ever truly adopted. OR if I end up shooting a friends and falling in love with it. All of mine are full sized atm.

[BlueLineFish 615]

 

Selling your Kahr?

 

No. Its going to be my last ditch on duty backup gun. Ordered my last ditch holster from crossbreed. It attaches to the velcro on my body armor and conceals under my uniform shirt.

[stonycurtis 0]

coolness factor. plus some leagues have a compact and sub compact division.

s&w 39-2 and kimber solo.

[TheWombat 67]

TheWombat = Walther PPS 9mm

MrsWombat = Springfield Armory EMP 9mm

 

I actually find the PPS pleasant and accurate to shoot. I took it through GFH Urban Pistol 3 (> 600 rounds in one day) and had no issues and no discomfort. The few times I've tried MrsWombat's EMP I haven't liked it as much - but it's a subjective thing.

 

Why: We travel across the border of NJ.

 

TheWombat

[Sandy 44]

No. Its going to be my last ditch on duty backup gun. Ordered my last ditch holster from crossbreed. It attaches to the velcro on my body armor and conceals under my uniform shirt.

 

Couldn't hurt to try MK9?