The Last Pocket Pistol I Would Ever Sell!
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- Опубликовано: 8 май 2023
- Making some tough choices about my favorite pocket pistols!! SIG, S&W, Glock, Kimber, Kahr, etc.
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when i took my ccw course years ago, my instructor told me to watch this guy for a great example of how to handle firearms and his wealth of information, i’ve been thankful for that recommendation ever since ✌️
Me too
Great homework assignment 👍
That's a good instructor
Right! As someone who learned to shoot from ignorant people, it's nice to have this guy available. Little sprinkles of knowledge throughout all the videos. And I just love the dude. Super funny and clearly a great man. Reminds me of my grandfather
He told you to watch RUclips videos haha he should be fired
Hickok45 is my second most beloved old timer besides my 83 year old grandfather. God bless them both.
Yay! You chose my edc. I like the simplicity and reliability. Aim and shoot. No chambering a round, no safety, no jamming.
I've owned basically everything in this category, didn't find hardly anything to dislike about most brands. I absolutely won't be getting rid of my Sig P365, love that little gun.
Thank you for actually clarifying that you dont hate ANY of them. A man of multiple appreciation. Love your videos man 🤘🇺🇸
And PSA for people reacting to this;
Im just acknowledging that he wasn’t biased on a specific model or Gen. Kick ass yall 🤘
Back in the day he always liked the p380 the most (his son's gun) I thought it was strange how that wasn't even on the table. Guess because it's not really his
you are an npc please stop talking
Hickok makes all of these look extra tiny, meanwhile my shield looks like a normal sized gun in my hands 😂
Thanks big cok 4.5"..
Man, I've been watching this channel for over 10 years now.
Learned a lot in the time.
I’m a certified Sig 365 Armor. They are great guns, I’ve carried Sig’s on duty as a law enforcement officer for almost three decades. But the pocket gun I carry on my days off is a 5 shot revolver for the exact reasons you mentioned. Some great guns on the table but I absolutely agree. It will function, and a pocket gun is absolutely a defensive tool.
why would you carry offensive pistol as a citizen?
@@paulbunyun3663"offensive" whats so offensive? Its a gun lol
defense and offense it went over your head.@@demapples6580
@@demapples6580to be fair he meant offensive as the opposite of defensive. The answer to that question of why you would be on the attack rather than the defense would be in maybe a mass shooting situation. You would be defending life but you might be seeking and finding the attacker which someone might say you are on the offensive rather than a defensive shooting situation.
Ref: P365
G&A reviewed the 365 and noted firing pin issues, pin drags across the case being ejected and/or hitting the edge of the primer, Mr. Ziggy knew this but put it on the market anyway, big turn off for me along with the awkward placement of the mag release, otherwise it could have been about the best carry pistol ever
Everyone would probably come down to a different final choice on this, but it was fun to watch you agonize and get your brief insights on each of these. Thanks, Hickok!
"Is that a pistol in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"
"Oh, that's a pocket pistol"
"Oh..."
Both! It IS a pocket pistol, but I'm still happy to see you! :-)
@@hickok45 The good ending, haha!
"Is that a gun in your pocket or are you happy to see me"
"Both, get in the van"
@@byronhenry6518 That's the bad ending :D
Is that a Glock G40 in your pocket… 😁
I went to a gun show intending to buy a .357 snub nose revolver. While shopping a gun dealer had me compare the weight of a stainless snub nose .357 with a S&W 637 air weight .38 +P revolver. The dealer pointed out that you're going to quickly grow tired of the weight of the .357 and the .38 +P loaded with hollow point bullets can stop most threats short of a bear. That was about 10 years ago. I own 11 hand guns and three of them are S&W .38 +P air weights. 99% of the time, I carry an air weight. And now my girl friend has taken to carrying one of my air weights. It hard to beat the simplicity, light weight, easy concealability, and adequate stopping power. And they are surprisingly accurate for such a short sight radius. The S&W air weight is a great choice for a pocket pistol.
Check the weight of the 340PD. Expensive but full airweight with a 357. I agree about the weight, I used to carry a Taurus 5 shot snub nose 357. I just liked the option to load 357 if needed.
But do you have that 340PD?
The S&W 637 Airweight is truly a pocket pistol. No holter needed. Thanks!
Great presentation again with folksy wit and a great sense of humor. Also when I saw that 642 in the line up, and being a long time fan ... I knew that was it.
I am blown away (pun) by how good of shot Hickok is with these pocket pistols. The amount of skill needed to hit these targets is insane.
the casual gong hit lol.. also the fact that all of these look like toys in his giant hands.
You can be too! just practice, practice, practice!
revolver is always reliable
Its not "insane"... anyone can do it if you have...
1. Proper Grip
2. Proper trigger PRESS
3. Front sight, front sight, front sight.
Practice.
Really easy to shoot. Really difficult to shoot well.
I've watched many gun reviews on RUclips, and after all that you still have the best gun range setup I've seen. Thanks for what you do.
The Cowboy was threatening us!
@@andrewpeyton5167 It was Curly Bill Brocius!!!! “Well…bye.”
@@andrewpeyton5167o
22 plinkster has a range pretty similar to Hickock 45
I bought my first gun at a gun show over this past weekend. I had narrowed it down to 4 different options that were present at the show and did some research on fair prices, problems each one has, etc. These were:
Accutek AT380
Diamondback DB380
Ruger LCP Max
Glock 42
The AT380 fails to feed 2 out of every 3 rounds
The DB380 has an overwhelming tendency to blow up
The LCP Max and G42 were solid options without any major problems. At this point, it was personal preference. The LCP Max was just a little too short of a grip and just too darn light. I was not confident in my ability to hold and shoot it in a self defense situation (hands shaking, things like that) without it jamming up, so I went with the Glock 42 and I'm really happy with it.
As a familiar saying goes, "the best pistol is the one you have with you."
The NAA .22-mag 5-shot revolver for example, provides near maximum concealability, comfort, and reliability. Derringer size rim-fire handguns may not be ideal for "primary carry", but one thing is certain: there is no excuse not to have it with you!
I have a 642, but usually carry a Ruger LCR-X (3") in the front pocket most of the time. It is actually a few ounces less than the 642 and has a single action exposed hammer option if more precise accuracy is needed.
Love these “Last one I would sell” videos. Not much of a pocket carry guy but when I do it is the 642. Thanks for all of your work sharing these videos with us.
100%. Falling on to harder times because we're building back better Brandon Style, last week I sold my 642 to a family member. My pocket carry now is the P365 XL, which I would go back and forth with the 642 depending on attire and rock paper scissors.
Hate to see it go but it's still in the family. Definitely can't go wrong with either of the two.
I guess my other consolation is I still have my M351 Airlite, basically the twin of a 442, but a seven shot .22 magnum.
@77Infidel how much did uou sell your 642 for
@@notunauthorized $440 with a box of ammo. It is the 642 Performance Center. Being in law enforcement, he has more use for it than it sitting in my safe most of the time.
I thought because you being old school you were going to choose the wheel gun but tactical tactically you would have chosen the Sig P365 due to the 12+1 round capacity as well as the option to carry many more magazines and 15 or 17 round magazines as well but you went the direction I thought you might go! All that being said, I’m a retired Special Forces weapons Sergeant and I have a lot of respect for your opinion and perspective!
The P365 X and XL are my two favorite EDC tools. I added the MagGuts + 2 conversion kit to my factory magazines to achieve a 14+1 capacity in the same small form factor. Lots of capacity in an accurate and reliable 9mm.
My 43X has easily become my favorite and most loved “pocket pistol” and out of all that I’ve traded and sold over the years, it’s remained in my collection and my EDC Rotation.
I like my 43x but I do not see it as a pocket pistol. I carry it on my belt. Replaced a Glock 23 40 cal with it for every day belt carry. Just as several others he mentions as pocket pistols. For me to pocket carry for a while it was a Kel-tek 40 cal or an AMT 380 DAO. I just switched to the Ruger LCP 380 max. Very light weight and a 10 or 12 round magazine.
43x as pocket? U must be a big guy with ass pants and pockets. U have no sense of fashion. Im sure.
What holster do you use with your 43x?
My Hawg holster hurts and too frugal to get a T1C for it.
I'm carrying my G19 with a T1C because it's comfortable.
He's got a lot love for the 45 ... he always laughs when he picks it up
Snub nose .38. Best “get off me” gun ever.
Spelled .327 wrong.
Spelled 357 wrong.
Spelled .50 AE wrong
@@shootermcgavin4090 For all of the chest thumpers, please argue with my petite wife who carries a snubbie in her purse, you Neanderthals. You’re the kind who give gun owners a bad name. Go back to your caves.
@@MIRROREDRECOLLECTION See my comment to one of your fellow defective imagination trolls.
I own my S&W 642 because of you. Many many videos back you convinced me to buy one. I still love that little revolver! Glad to see you still do as well.
I bought my S&W 442-1 in the 90's as my regular off-duty carry. Now retired from the P.D., it's still my regular carry. The perfect handgun for me.
Been following you for over a decade since I was 16!
Much love!!! ❤️
I've been a LEO for 30 years...your top 3 is exactly what's in my rotation! Great video
thank you hickoc. just went through a huge break up and your content never ceases to make me smile. love your videos man.
Hickok45 you sir can take up all my time! All love and respect, keep up the amazing shooting and content!
I was very worried that he was going to choose the P365XL, which is too large to be considered a pocket pistol, IMO. I'm glad he settled on the 642.
if it fits in your pocket its a pocket pistol
It's absolutely a pocket pistol, one of the best!
Depends on the person. Hickok is like 6’6 so probably for him. I’ve tried to pocket carry mine and it’s doable but definitely not comfortable or fast to draw but I’m only 5’7
The weight and height are the main restrictions. Don’t really notice the length
I pocket carry a Glock 45. It prints real nice.
I'm a big fan of the S.W 642 38 special. It's just the right size and nothing to hangup on. Thanks
That's my favorite carry too. Got Hogue grips and a Wilson spring kit on it. Absolutely love it.
nice. i just got the 642. it fits in all my pockets, even my light shorts, and does not weight the pants down, not worried about it going off in my pocket, not jamming, etc... i am definitely more confident with it than any other gun i have put in my pocket.
Hope you are doing well Hickok! Thanks for all you do!
What a selection!!! Always a pleasure learning from your Sir!
Hickok45 is absolutely the BEST "gun person" on RUclips, IMHO. I may not always agree with him, but I know without a doubt he knows his stuff!
What I really like is that most of his videos are aimed at normal people, not the ones who think you need expensive guns and expensive aftermarket thingies to enjoy shooting, and shooting quite well.
Knowing how you feel about revolvers and especially s&w revolvers, coupled with the fact that you were handling the 642 at the beginning, I just knew you were going to choose the 642.
Me too. I love mine but for a home cushion gun where I sit. Not for a pocket gun definitely. I will carry on hip occasionally.
Your videos are like ASMR. Great voice, the ammo in the metal bowls, the spent brass in the gravel on the ground, the gunshots, all of it
It’s an audio experience for sure, in a good way.
Great choice!! The 642 is in my pocket more often than not. A trigger kit from TK custom smoothed out the action.
I'm gonna guess it's going to be a revolver, probably a hammerless double action. That would be my choice for pocket carry.
I knew it. You just can't beat it.
how on earth can a hammerless revolver be double action? that would make it a single action only.
(edit -> for all y’all that are confused, just like I was, there are some great explanations on why I am wrong below. thanks for the help guys, seriously✊🏼)
@@GarciaOnThaBeat Think about what you just said.
@@GarciaOnThaBeat other way around.
@@GarciaOnThaBeat How on earth can you be so stupid?
After carrying a M60 every day for 40 years I have certainly grown to love it. That said, 4 years ago I took the P365 (standard version) plunge and never looked back. 10+1 (or 12+1 - and now 17 round mag's available) smaller, lighter, flatter, better sights, less recoil, night sights, faster reloads, and more than twice the ammo on board. As much as I would not sell my M60, I would not carry it anymore as long as my P365 is available to carry. Yes.... the M60 was a faithful companion but is now totally outclassed by the Sig P365. Gotta change with the times!
The P365 is not a pocket pistol unless you're a *very* large person.
@@waholoopesorry74 no they're not. lmao
My P365 and 2 others took shits at a 16 hour class a few weeks ago. Myself and one of those people ended up at another 16 hour class last weekend and we both had Glock 19’s.
@@JonCampo91 How is that relevant to a personal defense pocket pistol that will *at most* fire a dozen or so rounds in a real fight?
It's not relevant. This video is not "best high round count in a short timeframe pistol"
@@Valorius My wife and I each have a P365 - hers has 1,200+rds through it, mine about 800.
Neither have had any failures of any kind whatsoever, great firearms. Mine fits in my pocket with a pocket holster and the 12rd mag totally concealed, and I'm a thin guy. Hope you enjoy yours as much as we enjoy ours!
Hickok, you just put a smile on my face.
I own and really like your choice #4, the Ruger LCP Max.
This is a great little pocket pistol that sells for a very reasonable price.
Very dependable and with the addition of a laser, I shoot if very accurately.
i own countless guns, and just picked up a LCP Max for summer carry, outstanding weapon, simple design. And easy to pocket a second mag.
Great review, the 642 is my #1 as well. You should consider doing another video on the subject but keeping the revolvers and semi-autos sepwrate.
I love my LCP Max and my wife loves hers too...12 rounds of personal protection is really hard to beat in that size.
I'm a Realtor in North Texas and I carry my LCP max. Love the concealment factor. I don't want to freak out my clients from Cali. 😀
They are awesome, but they have terrible reviews for reliability sadly.
John you are right. I pocket carry a ruger lcr revolver most often. I have an lcp2. Most modern semi autos are just as reliable if not more reliable than revolvers in GENERAL. But in my personal experience, that isn't the case when it comes to tiny semi autos like the lcp or smith and wesson body guard. They malfunction often enough that I don't like trusting my life with one. Small revolvers don't have that problem though and a small revolver is just as reliable as a big one. I still have the lcp2, because it's tiner and lighter than the revolver. The revolver does make a little bit of a bulge in the pocket, so I do carry the lcp when I need to be very discreet about carrying, but it isn't my first choice by any means, but I guess it's better than no gun at all.
@@327SixShooter Good observation Matthew. Yeah, I've owned a number of 380 pocket pistols and not a single one was reliable enough to trust. The only pocket autos I'd trust are the Kel Tec P32 and the Beretta Jetfire 25 Auto. And the reason they work is because they fire lower power rounds that don't cause malfunctions or break parts.
And I don't even trust any of the micro-9mms out there either after my recent experience with a Gen 2 P365 developing light primer strikes at 400 rounds. Someone else I know had his late model P365X fail at 500 rounds with multiple fails to ejects.
People on the forums are complaining about the Hellcat's strikers breaking because of a weak design to make the gun so small, and forums and reviews on Bud's gun and elsewhere are reporting that the new Shield Plus is also having light primer strike issues because Smith made the trigger pull too light to cater to wimpy Millennials. Throw on top of this gradually worsening QC in the American gun industry over the past 10 years and it leaves very few pistols of any size that can truly be relied on in any situation.
Austrian Glocks, older Smiths, older Berettas, CZ's, H&Ks, and F&Ns are probably the only guns I'd trust today. That and the Kel Tec P32. Every Ruger I've owned since 2015 has had major QC issues so I don't trust them either. Older ones are good through.
I think between all the younger workers being drunk and stoned constantly and no one being attentive while working on gun assembly lines, plus the massive CCP Covid bio-weapon attack on us has destroyed gun quality in recent years to the point where there are very few modern guns I would trust my life on anymore. Even Mossberg has been having major QC issues as there have been multiple RUclips gun channels that have had their 590 review guns suffer broken firing pins, broken extractors, out of spec parts, etc.
It's a really big problem that no one on RUclips is talking about outside of an outlier here and there.
My best advice to anyone is to HANG on to your older, reliable guns and resist the temptation to buy one of the flashy new models unless maybe it's a Glock or Beretta which are made overseas. And the Kel Tec P32s might also suck now because of this phenomena. Buy older guns from over 10 years from the original owners that were reliable for them.
Regards,
John
@@JohnB-dr8sk Agree on the P32. Never had a malfunction. Also really like the LCR in .327 Fed Magnum- 6 rounds are nice. Also really nice, but hard to find is S&W 432 H&R Magnum.
I like the LCP max for pocket carry. I carry with the 12rd mag and a 12rd backup mag. 25rds of underwood is nothing to scoff at. I'd love if kahr made a double stack it would be on my list cause I love how their guns shoot and feel
I would LOVE to own that gun. But it seems like half of them have major problems when bought brand new. I just can't trust them because Ruger's QC is so bad nowadays. Even if it runs initially, I just don't know if it's going to break a firing pin, mag release or extractor at the wrong time. The forums are filled with bad stories. It sucks because it has the perfect features.
@John B that sucks I've got 900rds through mine I've never had an issue.
@@JohnB-dr8sk Agreed. I was gonna buy one too because my Glock 43x mos is sometimes just too much for me. But I think I'm gonna have to go with a small revolver.. it's gonna go boom.
@@originalterrorsquad You probably have a good, which is awesome. They seem to be hit or miss. I had a Gen 2 LCP that went back to Ruger 3x because it wouldn't feed ANY ball ammunition. Ruger admitted that the gun was "out of tolerance" and sent me a different gun. The gun they sent was a Ruger 10/22 Takedown. It would have a different zero every time I put the barrel back on regardless of tightening it exactly to Ruger's specs and instructions. It went back 2x to Ruger and yes, that one was ruled "out of spec" as well. I am old enough to remember that unless you bought the cheapest Saturday Night Special out there, it was unheard of for so many major guns from major companies to have QC issues like this. People would have flipped out back then. I'm to the point where I look for used guns from original owners from 10-15 years ago and older. Glock has largely escaped this I think because of being made in Austria, but even they have had more problems than they used to. I think too many young workers are smoking too much weed, partying and drinking too much and not getting enough sleep and it's directly affecting the QC of modern guns.
@@lilwhitey6530 Smart choice Lil. The only pocket guns (outside of revolvers) that were ever reliable for me were the Kel Tec P-32 and the Beretta Jetfire 25ACP. I think that's because their lower powered cartridges are less stressful on guns that size and cause less malfunctions. I wish Charter Arms revolvers had better QC because they make some really cool lightweight 32's that would be perfect for this role. Smith does make a 7 round 22 Mag snubnose which is awesome but still too under-powered. Ruger has a 6 shot 327 but it's like 18 ounces. Not much to choose from if you want good power and more than 5 rounds capacity unfortunately. But a good Smith or Ruger revolver in 38 Special will always go bang and that alone makes them a great choice.
Great video! You are one hell of a shooter!! I pocket carry an LCP MAX daily ….I like the smaller footprint in my pocket and the lightweight…
Me and my lcp are inseparable
My father has this and it’s amazing. Best quick take out and pull trigger of all guns. Love it.
That was a serious problem. Very difficult choice to make but I feel you made the right choice. +P is a game changer although having 12 vs. 5 rounds made the final choice very hard to make. Love the 642.
The certainty of 5 over the maybe of 12 😂
@BiggusDickus How is the 12 a maybe?
I have Semi-Autos that I would be willing to bet a million dollars on them firing the full mag with no issues.
P365 is rated for +P ammo anyways. Not that I think I'd run it out of it, but it can do it.
@@pewpew9193 i dont shoot myself but i noticed that on some police footage magazines fall out (under stress) then theres cases of failure to feed or eject (altough on a proper gun with the ammo it`s happy with that is going to be extremely rare). On the other hand for a revolver to malfunction i can not think of much more than a bad primer failing to fire where you, albeit less then ideal, just rack it trough. Again i don`t shoot myself just what i hear and see.
@@biggusdickus5986 bro, he missed the first shot with the revolver.
I'd hate to face even two perps with just five rounds, heck it might take 5 rounds to bring even one guy down hitting center of mass. I'd argue the other direction. The certainty of 12 over the maybe of 5. But to each their own. The revolver is definitely sexier
As soon as I saw that on the table I knew that was the one you’d pick. So easy to carry, it’s an “always gun.”
While walking towards the targets, the sound of brass under foot gets me every time. Absolute Beast
Who else was at the edge of their seat for the last two choice?
Last two are my exact combo. One will keep you going in war while the other will definitely be closeup and personal with no thinking required….just point and shot.
Who fights wars with handguns?
Walmart wars, the new modern battlefield. Also public restroom wars.
@@AK-ky3ouMilitaries have carried handguns into battle for over 100 years
@@burnthompson286 yes, they’ve carried them in certain circumstances, when was the last time handguns were used extensively to eliminate the enemy in war? I’d say 5000-1 rifle-handgun? You disagree?
@@AK-ky3ou Well you can quote the statistics, but the question is whether or not youd bring a certain handgun into battle, not that youd replace a rifle with it
Yes!👍 Wheel guns are comforting and dependable. Especially if you grew up with them.
My first pistol in 1980 was a Browning Hi-Power back when all my gun nut friends recommended .45 ACP or .357 magnum revolver. I figured I’d be more accurate with the Hi-Power and being able to carry 13 shots would make up for any supposed lack of “stopping power”. I understood physics and realized the lighter, faster 9mm bullet actually had more 1/2(Mass*Velocity^2) striking force than .45 ACP and the Hi-Power was the last gun Browning designed so I figured maybe he had made some improvements over his 1911 design.
A year later I spotted a lightweight .25 ACP Baby Browning which has and aluminum alloy frame, nickel plated slide, 24kt gold plated trigger and faux pearl grips. Being a Browning fanboy and known it had been banned from import in 1968 purchased it for $125 as a collectible.
In 2016 when I moved to VA, a state where I could conceal carry, selected a Walther PPS (mk1) because of the paddle mag release and adjustable backstrap, ideal because I have hands with long palms and short fingers and thumb. When completing in IPSC with my Hi-Power I needed to flip the gun in my hand to reach the release button. Something I thought as I examined one in person for the first time was, “Hmm, this is probably the pistol Browning would had designed next had he lived longer.”
A few years ago I came across Browning’s 1927 patent for what became the Hi-Power and discovered it had actually been designed by him as a single-stack striker fire 9mm with the new locking barrel design both my Hi-Power and PPS have - as do most 9mm pistols today. The gun in the patent is much closer to the design of the Walther PPS than my FN Hi-Power.
I never saw the need for more than those three guns which makes it easy to decide which would be the last to sell - none of them!
I just picked up the Ruger LCP Max and it feels and performs flawless. I never thought I'd carry a .380 but with 13 rounds I don't feel under gunned.
A .380 will blow through a piece of 2-inch-thick pressure-treated lumber at 10 paces. (That's outside powder-burn distance.) You will not be under gunned.
@@noneshere with the advances in ammo, just like how 9mm got better, some .380 ammo performs exactly like standard pressure 9mm. There is a reason they call it 9mm short in some other countries.
@KO4OTV just make sure you load it with Hornady XTP hollow points. Go watch "shooting the bull XTP .380 gel test". You're welcome.
@Steven I carry Liberty ammunition in all my firearms. They have some of the best results for expansion. They also travel much faster with a very large wound channel.
@@ko4otv43 Im just going to point some facts to you real fast. You can do your own research as I don't expect you to take my word.
#1. Temporary wound cavity is not the same as permanent. A temporary wound cavity usually only becomes permanent at over 2,100 fps. This is NOT 2,100 fps at the barrel, or even 20 ft away. This means the bullet must CONTINUE traveling over 2,100 fps while traveling at least multiple inches through the subject. A bullet that records 2,100 fps at the barrel is not going to do this after initial impact as it will dramatically start slowing down.
#2. The FBI established a minimum of 12 inches of penetration for a bullet to meet their standards for being classified as an effective "stopper". This is because the bullet usually has to travel through bone, often firearms, as well as ribs, to reach vital organs. Liberty's ammo from all the tests I watched usually hits 11 inches at the most. It's close, but not quite there.
#3. As I stated above in #2, these rounds very commonly come in contact with bones, which is never demonstrated in ballistic gel tests. However, what any professional hunter will tell you we have learned over the last hundred years, is lighter weight (grains) far more often are thrown off course by impacting hard objects, such as bone, or in some cases, completely stopped after hitting a second bone (remember the forearm and rib above?).
#4. A round with such a high velocity, especially coming out of a pistol, used in house, where more than likely you won't have hearing protection on as you were most likely caught off guard in a self defense situation, and with most homes having tile or hard wood floors, at those velocities, from that short of a barrel, that pistol is likely to be the last thing you ever hear go off for the rest of your life, especially if you fire it multiple times. Now compare that to say a 90 grain .380 Hornady XTP round that is moving only 1,000 fps (naturally subsonic), and it will be significantly more quiet.
These are just things you might want to consider.
My go-to pocket tool is a S&W 638. It is small, super light, and handy. I also shoot it well. I installed a Hip-Clip so that it will sit inside my waistband but also fits well in a pocket.
Been watching Hickok45 for over 10 years now and still love the videos.
That revolver will never malfunction
I hope you'll keep entertaining us for many years to come. You look great. Thanks for the video.
Great video as always. Hickok45 is the man.
The moment I saw the lineup I knew which one you would choose and I wasn’t wrong! Long time fan of Hickok45 and I believe I’m beginning to know you Sir.
It's simple and you know it is going to fire when you pull the trigger. It's basically point and click. No FTFs, no FTEs. You can't beat that in a stressful situation. You don't have to worry about chambering a round or wondering if you did. For CC I can totally understand! There is a lot to be said for simple and reliable when you're in a situation where you would need to use it, and it absolutely has to work.
Great breakdown!! The one gun I was shocked you didnt address is the Sig P238. Easily my fave pocket carry. The p365 is my fave appendix but even at a .380 6 rnd capacity that little p238 is an excellent weapon!
A SAO is generally a poor DGU choice for all but the most experienced shooters. It's absolutely gorgeous in the hands of a person brought up with SA guns. It's a dead man's gun to the younger crowd. I can't tell you how many times in my classes that I've yelled gun, gun, gun only to have the younger SA fans bring up a pistol with the safety on trying like hell to get a shot off. The 60-year-old crowd gets it right every time. I've also kicked a ton of folks off the range for attempts to reholster with the safety off - over and over again.
@@mfuchs2004 Mike, can you please explain your acronyms for “SAO” and “DGU”. I like your feedback but don’t know what those stand for.
Love mine! Best .380 I’ve ever owned
@@matthewf532Well U don't think he even knows what he's writing lol or talking about for that matter. Kicking somone off the range for holstering their gun with the safety off" I guess he kicks a shit load of people off the range. Lol
Is the P365 noticeably bigger and heavier than the p238? I am looking for a smaller cc and my mom has a p238 and I looked up the dimensions on the p365 to compare and they are within fractions of an inch.
For pocket carry, my choice is a Ruger LCR .38
TOTALLY with you on the 365XL, it's perfect!!
I put a MagGuts 14-rnd kit in one of my 12-rnd mags with a Tactical Development base pad, just a perfect combo👍
you learned me so much about guns. since past couple years appreciate it ! God Bless
The 642 would be my choice too. A snubby is so handy and entirely adequate in most circumstances. Pocket guns are either a backup or an interim choice.
Pocket guns are the one you will most likely have on you.
5 rounds are a terrible idea... ask any cop that has been in a shooting. This idea that if you need a bunch of shots then you are a bad shot is a terrible idea. Stop it with the fuddery.
I love how we all can appreciate each other's favorite and the fact that our favorites change. For me it's LCR .357
I too carry the LCR the most. I have the 357 but load +p ammo
Everyone needs to understand the old man is a big guy and he could pocket carry a Glock 17 because his pockets are MUCH bigger than my Levi 505's in 33x34. So a "Pocket pistol" to him is a different story than most of us. 🤣
I agree. Half the guns he had on the table wouldn't meet my criteria, which is a handgun that, combined with a holster, can still be easily carried and concealed in the pockets of my own 505s.
@@Just1American1966 Bingo. The LCP MAX is pushing it and im 6'2" with an athletic build. While im biased against having a bunch of crap loaded in my pants pockets and I relent that 'pocket carry' is a term not up for semantics but general guidelines, still I couldnt pocket half the guns on that table.
This channel is so satisfying none extra and straight to the point
Great choice! I have the 642 equal - the black 442 engraved with rosewood grips. But, also the Kimber DCR polished stainless 357 mag. - nice winter gun to penetrate heavy clothing. But again the Sig X macro if the pants allow. But still again, my LCR Max fits really anywhere. Too many choices for sure and too much fun!
Thanks for sharing your thought process on how you decide. I've been rotating between a Kimber Micro 9 and a GX4 lately
642 is a great choice for any type of carry. I love the light weight as a backup ankle carry when needed. I’m a die hard P365 fan as my main carry. The 365 has won me over since SIG fixed the initial issues.
P365 or P365XL for my First SIG?
@@calii007 I would go look at both and hold them. Pick the one that’s the best fit for you. I have small hands. The XL was to big for my hand. I shot better with the regular P365 so I chose it. It’s been a good choice for me.
I agree with you, something about a wheel gun is great to have. My go to for every day carry since 2004 is my Smith & Wesson 360 PD.
Mr Hickok, your collection of pocket handguns is very nice. I only have three four contenders since my ruger security 380 is most likely too large for pocket carry (love that gun). I primarily rotated pocket carry between my cz 2075 rami and sw m&p 45 shield. Once in a while I carried my magnum research 45 desert eagle 1911 Undercover, which is pretty comfortable in a larger pocket. All were comfortable pocket carry’s until I purchased my lcp max. The ruger is so much smaller and lighter I carry it more and do not worry about printing. Maybe 380 is not as power-full as 9mm or 45 acp but I would not want to get shot with it. On the verge of 68 and still feel young during target practice.
I'm close to your age. Retired police officer, and I've been carrying concealable firearms all my adult life. I agree with your choice. I routinely carry a S&W Model 638 in my pocket. I also agree with your thoughts about choosing your weapon depending on where you're going and your attire. Most of my life now is "low risk", and the Model 638 is enough for me, although I carry a reload for it in my cargo pocket just in case. But if I'm going somewhere a little more "higher risk", I switch to a Glock 26 which is also a great gun, and I'll take along a spare magazine. I have a Glock magazine extension that provides for a better grip and also creates room for two more rounds in the magazine. With one in the chamber, it holds 13. It is very accurate and very reliable. If I could only have one of them, it would be a very hard choice for sure. Cheers!
Know how to tell a cop from a citizen.. the cop tells you he's a cop even when nobody asks
This is hands down the best channel there is for gun info and to see one of the best shooter probably in the world
Love me some pocket pistols! Also, I can't wait for your part 2 on the Springfield Hellcat.
For me, the *Ruger LCP max* has rendered all other pocket pistols obsolescent. 13 shots, 15 oz fully loaded, with night sights....It's not even close. I have a whole playlist uploaded on the pistol.
I agree. Not even close.
Agreed, if the perfect balance exists (well it doesnt but roll with it lol) Ruger absolutely nailed it this time. Its everything I want in a small carry gun. 13 rounds of Underwood +P in a pistol that small and light is something that was only theoretical like 15 years ago.
@@sergeantbigmac Which underwood +P do you use?
@@nomorerainbows Underwood 380 +P 90 Grain Lehigh Xtreme. These little bastards are dope. They penetrate as well as FMJ (which is a problem some people have with 380 hollow points) yet it creates a larger wound channel because of the flutes creating hydrostatic pressure waves in soft tissue. At like 280 ft lbs it approaches 38 special which no one has a problem with as a defense round.
Its expensive but so is my life lol
@@sergeantbigmac I'm an Underwood XTP+P guy, Freedom is too, I believe.
It's definitely got to be the LCP Max. I own the CP365 and the LCP, and you just can't fit the 3365 in most regular size people's pockets.
I have the LCP Max and love its concealability. But I've done a lot to it. Rear tritium night sights, a short stroke trigger and a 13 Lbs. recoil spring.
The gen 2, LCP-1, with the updated trigger (distinguished by the dash in the serial number) is STILL an awesome carry gun... esp here in the deep south, when summer time concealment requires comfort as a necessity. You can't beat it. If you need a gun, you can wear it with any attire, guaranteed.
Love that little LCP. It's saved my butt once alone, along with myself and my son another time. Both times I thank God I left the house with it. That little thing easily proved it's worth when other larger, more cumbersome guns, were left at home bc of the extra weight and hassle. I pray I never have to draw it again though, talk about nerve racking... 😬
I also live in the south and carry the LCP 2, with laser sight. The heat and humidity in the summer is brutal! I have had to pull the pistol out, once, as a “deterrent” to protect my family, but glad I didn’t need to do anymore.
I can beat it and did. P3AT
I am familiar with most other guns on the table and I agree that 642 is the best one made. However I carry the glock 43x and the original LCP but I want upgrade to the LCP max that comes with a 10 & 12 round magazine and get the sig that holds 17 magazines.
Thanks for validating some of my own choices. I just recently bought the SIG P-365XL. I didn't really like the way it shot for me at first. I had chosen it over the Glock 43X, and was regretting my decision. Then I added the Wilson modular grip. It made all the difference in the world.
I've always been a fan of the S&W Centennial. It would be my first choice for a pocket revolver. I might have to pick one up someday.
I will stick with my 365 as my pocket carry. I am not as great shooter as Hickok so few extra round’s might save my sorry behind in a bad situation 😊
Agreed.....as much as I love my 938 Legion...the 365XL just hunts.
What pants are you wearing for a P365XL to comfortably fit in your actual pocket?
I'm still amazed at that 2 litter bottle, only the legend Hickok 45 could do that 🤠
Great choice! Uncomplicated, goes bang when you need it and if a family member needs to use it, there's a good chance they can figure out how to shoot it in an emergency. But....that P365 looks downright svelte compared to my chunky XD Mod 2 9MM subcompact. (And my Talon grips make that XD a sweet shooter...whatever adhesive they use, their product stays right where you applied it!) I like those kydex holsters....no pistol drag, very quick draw.
Glad to see Hickok still out here doing awesome reviews!!
The 642 was a great choice. It is the only gun I saw you review that could not be taken away from you. There is nothing for the bad guy to grab.
First pocket pistol we ever bought and still a go-to
Love this man. Real
Old fashioned good gun manners
Thanks for that video! That's the pocket pistol I bought due to it's compact hammerless design and cheaper ammo. I knew a US Martial that kept one in his front pocket everywhere he went. You couldn't even see anything. I have short arms so my jacket sleeves are always too long. Sucked growing up. On the bright side, that makes it easy to hold this snubby gun with your finger off the trigger inside my sleeve. Or, I can let go of it into a convenient pocket if I need to use my hand. So I don't even have to draw if needed; just aim and shoot if attacked (I only do this in sketchy gas stations late at night). I just wish it were as accurate as you can shoot it in your video. Mine is quite "snappy". Hard to hollow out the center of a target! But will definitely hit center mass if close and needed.
I'd pick the Ruger lcp max with a 12 round mag.
The extra grip length you get from the 12 round mag makes a huge difference for me. This is The gun to take into places where concealment is top priority, and theres no metal detectors. This weapon is comfortable enough to wear around the house 24/7, and that alone makes it more beneficial than the ar-15 in your safe.
I'd pick a Glock G22, full size 40s&w, if accuracy was top priority, while still being mindful of budget, size and weight.
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This is still about pocket-class guns, right?
Surprised the Walther PPK was not in the line up…. Good shooter and dependable for a 380. I also carry the S&W air weight 38 +P. It is also my favorite. Snag proof, dependable and has the punch with +P ammo. Great video as usual!
Because it's a meme gun
I have a PPK/S, but I also have a SIG 365 - lighter, more reliable, and 10 rounds of 9mm vs 7 rounds of .380...the PPK is cool but I'd rather have the 365 if it all goes sideways.
@@alterego6935 I’ve shot the Sig 365. It’s a fine weapon. The PPK/S is 1930’s technology and doesn’t have the caliber (play on words) that the Sig does. I just recently purchased a Taurus GX4 and was surprised with quality and have not had one issue after more than 200 rounds. The Sig was the first, but a lot competitors now. Competition is good for everyone.
Yeah, I've been following H45 since around 2010 when I received my carry permit in TN. Had a feeling he'd go with the 642. Learned a shtton from him. He's the reason I got a Mosin-Nagant 91/30.
I'm a bicycle commuter and my route took me through a couple sketchy neighborhoods. Got into a dicey situation I was fortunate to escape, so that pushed me over the edge. I refused to be a victim.
My EDC combo was a P32 and P11 for warm and cold weather. Wore the 9 in a Galco Classic knock off. Then after watching a H45 video I dropped the 9 for EDC and got a LCR 38. Modified the holster to fit and picked up a revolver reloader I kept in the inner pocket of my cycling jacket. I feel the same way. My LCR would go last for sure.
WE LOVE YOU MAN! VERY ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE!!!
Anything in 9mm is a little big for me to pocket carry. I go between a S&W 637 and a Beretta Pico. I can’t bring myself to carry a striker fired pistol in my pocket, I just like something double action.
I wasn't surprised with Hickok's final choice. Bought a 642 a couple of years ago for hot weather carry and fell in love with it. It fits my hand perfectly and contrary to everything I had heard, has a good double action trigger and very controllable recoil. I also found the 642 surprisingly easy to shoot accurately out to 10 yards.
I still carry an LCP. It's a pajama gun no matter what I''m armed. Second choice is the revolver (not necessarily in the pocket). Both took some practice to shoot but great reliability..
Thanks for the videos over the years. Still got a drawer full plus of bad holsters lol. Take care and God bless.
Convenience will out. Great choice. Surprised he took that off the table first.
Always a pleasure watching your videos!!!
I have matching equinox P938 and P238 sigs in 9mm and 380. I wish you had experienced the sheer joy of owning one of these two magnificent firearms.
Been following you long enough to not be surprised by your choice of the 642 as your pocket pistol. Definitely a sweet revolver.
Just not comfortable in my pockets which are too tight for a knife and wallet 🤔
I never thought much of revolvers until buying my wife a 8 shot Taurus 942. It not only became her favorite but I also love it. Never thought I’d love a revolver.
I would choose the same exact one. Out of all of the weapons I have and carry on a daily basis my Smith & Wesson hammerless air weight is my go-to pocket gun. It's so small lightweight and compact I often forget I have it in my pocket
My go to guns for carry are the Glock 42 & 43. I’ve put two round mag extensions on all the magazines, now they have a longer grip but they’re still compact enough.
I own one gun, a Sig Sauer P365. Love it. I consider it to be the best I could have gotten.
It is a good one for sure!
You need more guns Dan !!!