Compact 40 pistol

[Rob]

I'm looking for a pocket style semi auto in 40 s&w (or anything bigger than 9mm) I want something that will go in a front pocket with a low profile holster.  6 or 7 round mag, 1.5 to 2 in barrel.  Not looking at revolvers at this time. 

Any suggestions on a good option, or something to steer clear of?

[NW-GSP]

M&P shield comes in .40. Great gun, I have it in 9mm

[Rob]

I was looking at that.  looks nice, and I love S&W.  The specs made it look a little large for pocket use. 

How do you carry yours?

[jrebel]

Ruger sr40c is amazing, though I don't consider it a pocket pistol.  I guess it just depends on how big your pockets are.   

[CP]

Glock 27 -

[Rob]

I'm thinking something that will work in a business professional attire like slacks or docker style pants.

[Mongo Hunter]

I'm looking for a pocket style semi auto in 40 s&w (or anything bigger than 9mm) I want something that will go in a front pocket with a low profile holster.  6 or 7 round mag, 1.5 to 2 in barrel.  Not looking at revolvers at this time. 

Any suggestions on a good option, or something to steer clear of?

I think just about any single stack gun in a 9 or 40 is going to be pushing it for a pocket pistol. Ill say +1 on the shield I have one in 9mm, however depending on how you wear your pants it might be too big. frankly I think the "pocket" pistol realm is pretty much monopolized by the new .380 guns. 

[CP]

I'm thinking something that will work in a business professional attire like slacks or docker style pants.

The Glock will go in the front pocket of slacks but it will print, especially when sitting down.  It is also a bit heavy and you will know it’s there. 

[NW-GSP]

Check out a appendix carry holster

[Rob]

Yeah, that's a cool holster!  might do the job, thanks for the tip

[Bean Counter]

.40S&W is too much for a small gun, IMHO. Far better to get back on target and more shots 

Lots of police departments feel the same way and they're not even going for discrete carry. .40S&W is a relatively new round and while it is certainly one of the most popular cop calibers today there are several departments that ditched it to go back to the 9mm.

[jackelope]

Shield. .40 or 9mm

[wsmnut]

I have the Shield in .40.  Love it.  Goes in my hunting pants front pocket easily.
Wouldn't work in a jeans pocket.

[b23]

Walther PPS is pretty slim and compact.  It's definitely one of the smaller/slimmer carry guns you can get in .40 I have one in a 9mm.

[Rob]

Cool.  Going to look at the Shield at the gun range today.  I'll see if they have the walther as well.