The Best Pocket Pistols in .380 ACP For Concealed Carry

Some people want to carry as little a gun as possible and some folks like having a small backup in case their primary gun fails. And plenty of gun owners just want to carry a pistol that’s small, light and slips into a pocket for easy concealment. The good news, however, is that today’s purchaser of pint size pistols has a lot more to choose from than they used to.

In previous eras, there were some tiny guns out there but most of them were cheap Saturday Night specials. (Got a barrel that’s blue and cold, ain’t good for…never mind.) However, manufacturers have significantly stepped up their quality when it comes to fun-size firearms.

Today, there are a good number of these guns that can easily be relied on for concealed carry and self-defense. It’s a good idea to stick to guns that are at least chambered in .380 ACP, as .25 and .32 calibers (though exception could be granted to .32 H&R and .32 Federal, but that’s for another time).

Some people disparage mouse guns as underpowered, but there isn’t any such thing as stopping power short of an elephant gun, so we won’t get into that here. Yes, it’s true that .380 ammo doesn’t perform as well as 9mm in terms of penetration and expansion. However, it works well enough that it can get the job done if need be provided you do your job and place it properly. So, if you’re committed to a tiny gun, be sure to train with it.