I have found I am needing a pocket gun to carry while I bang around the house and garage. Whatever I end up with, I would prefer to be safe enough to drop in a coat pocket/hoodie pocket sans holster. I know, get a J frame and be done but I don't want to add another caliber to the supply train. So my first thought is grab a SP101 in 9mm but to expand my knowledge I searched the forum for pocket 9 ideas and came across this thread, https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....ld-XD-E/page43. There is some information in there but it also has a lot of derp, hysteria and haikus. Those of you that tried the XD-E what are your thoughts on it?
I have a list of candidates if anyone cares to comment. I will be out tomorrow trying to get my hands on some of these.
All in 9mm
Ruger SP101- This has been my first pick since I have started looking. Its all steel so it will help with the recoil. I do have arthritis starting in my knuckles. I have owned and shot one in .38, sold it in a time of need.
Ruger LCR/X - I know nothing about this other than its a revolver.
Springfield XD-E- comes with 3 mags and Springfield has an offer to get 3 free with a range bag.
S&W Shield 2.0 with safety- Rented a shield 1.0, liked it, didn't have a need for it at the time. It is striker fired and my need a holster to pocket carry. if I end up going with a semiauto that needs to be in a holster I will be taking a hard look at the Sig P365 over the G43.
I know there are a few others but these are the ones that I think fit my needs and what I am willing to pay.