10 Best Pocket Pistols 2025: The New #1 Will Surprise You!

[@rkirschner7175]

I'll stick with my Beretta tomcat for pocket carry.😾

[@DowCross]

Wow, I must be old school. My favorite pocket pistols are WWII CZ Duo and Walther PP .32 ACP. I have a new Walther PPK in .380 ACP. But the PP is far more accurate. The CZ DUO is accurate too. All three are reliable.

[@jmsmaxwell]

Love my RUGER and smooth operation.

[@killgora1]

Same. I've only had problems with aluminum casing ammo in it which isn't a big deal. It could have just been that specific brand and load. All in all my LCP Max has become a top carry for me while at work.

[@ericcollette5577]

The M & P Bodyguard 2.0 is improved over the original Bodyguard by quite a bit.

[@AllAboutFirearms]

You're spot on! The M&P Bodyguard 2.0 brings some great improvements, but the original Bodyguard 380 still holds its own as a reliable pocket pistol.

[@frankvagnoni7622]

I hated the LCP MAX Will replace it with BG 2.0

[@MilesLong556x69]

Not really a pocket pistol anymore though

[@WaAttorney]

Sig P365. Tiny. Smooth. Reliable. 10 rds of 9mm.

[@BlindMansRevenge2002]

I like the Smith & Wesson bodyguard 380. The thumb safety and double action seriously reduce the chance of misfiring.

[@AllAboutFirearms]

Great choice! The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 is definitely a reliable option, and the thumb safety combined with the double-action trigger makes it a smart pick for added peace of mind.

[@almuniz9059]

Need to elaborate more on each gun caliber... that was skipped on most.. what happen3d to the sw s & p 2.0? That should have been number 1

[@nastymkfan]

Sig P238 and Springfield XD9 subcompact are my choices.

[@paulusmakanoneng4135]

I need that...for defence my families how I can buy that..

[@user-jo5fz8iw3b]

you never said what the calibre for the Kel=Tec was or many of the others (I assume .380 Cal)?? I assume .32 calibre ??

[@JimmyHedocil]

No 1,,👍

[@EricCummins-j3t]

Original LCP is still great. So much better than that kel tec 32.

[@AllAboutFirearms]

Both have their place, but the original LCP definitely holds its own as a classic. The improvements in the LCP MAX take it to the next level, though!

[@anonanonymous1988]

I hate the trigger on kelteks. They could have just included a glock style trigger safety instead of the god know how many lbs creaky nonsense they put on those.

[@markpalmer7832]

My LCP is still too small for my hand.

[@lynnslaterjr]

Why exclude flintlocks? This video contains other obsolete guns, so include them, and maybe longbows also.

[@BikerDon]

I really like the Ruger LCP II.

[@fsilber330]

The best pocket pistol is if you buy a Kahr P9/C9 and the magazine for the Kahr PM9. Sand down the magazine until the Kahr PM9 magazine fits. (Make sure you bought the P9/C9 generation that has the serial number under the slide and not near the bottom of the grip.) The result will be 6" x 4" x 0.9" and will have a 3.6" barrel for good ballistics, less blast and flame, and greater controllability.

[@AllAboutFirearms]

Pocket pistols: because sometimes your pants need a powerful little friend! What's your go-to model for 2025?

[@georgegermain3461]

I was going to give you a thumbs down and then your number one choice was the Ruger LCP Max . By far the best choice! I've had several of those other pistols and several of those other pistols have problems! The Ruger is extremely accurate I was at my friend's range and his words were I can't believe you're hitting with that accuracy at that distance with that little gun! They even make a little bit more capacity magazine for it also but 11 rounds in that small package is pretty good anyway. Oh and extremely reliable also!

[@charlescothran4946]

With all the video reversed it is hard to evaluate the controls form gun to gun

[@mightyduck4004]

Why are all of the images backwards?

[@wtopp345985]

Too confused to comment but I think the Ruger.

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

Kimber Micro 9 and Beretta 3032 Tomcat.

[@AllAboutFirearms]

Good choices.

[@josephsimontacchi2285]

Tomcat can only utilize lower powered 32ACP. I LOVE IT but that’s a nonstarter.

[@wassiswallylokhankin191]

@@josephsimontacchi2285 It can protect the owner. That's all that matters.

[@josephsimontacchi2285]

I did some research the New Berretta 30x has no restrictions as to 129 ft lb Ammo. I’ll get it.

[@terryoliver1410]

Smith and Wesson bodyguard 2.0. Whiter more capacity. The Smith and Wesson bodyguard is dead on the shelf the 2.0 is a rocket.

[@petervoyt24]

Just WOW. You include a pos Kel-tec P32 but leave out the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 ?? Who in the world makes these videos. What a total waste of time.

[@Robert-kb8rl]

For pocket carry, you should have listed the Sig P238 - not the P938.

[@AllAboutFirearms]

You’re absolutely right that the Sig P238 is a fantastic option for pocket carry, with its smaller size and lighter weight making it ideal for deeper concealment. The P938, on the other hand, provides the same classic 1911-style features but in 9mm, giving it an edge for those prioritizing stopping power. Both are excellent choices, depending on your carry preferences and needs!

[@gerrycastino111]

The LCP MAX is superior across the board... price, performance, and concealability. Just sayin'.

[@AllAboutFirearms]

Couldn’t agree more! The LCP MAX really sets the bar high, which is exactly why it earned a spot on our list. Great pick!

[@petervoyt24]

LCP MAX is poorly made piece of junk. "just sayin'"

[@markpalmer7832]

80 inch pistol....editor fail.

[@geraldcotton4421]

Keltec

[@rodolfohernandez2855]

Proud ruger lcp

[@gmc1966]

NAA Pug

[@HenryL161947]

seems like you are confused with the smith and Wesson bodyguard,,,,,showing the old and new one in the video it seems mmmm

[@davidmack4185]

Can't even get the frame right. This whole thing is reversed.

[@rosewhite---]

Surely a pocket pistol for emergency use must be double action?

[@AllAboutFirearms]

That’s a valid consideration! Double-action pistols, like the Beretta 3032 Tomcat and Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380, offer the added safety of a longer trigger pull, which many find ideal for pocket carry. However, single-action options like the Sig Sauer P938 and Kimber Micro 9 provide quicker, lighter trigger pulls for improved accuracy and follow-up shots. It really comes down to the user’s comfort, training, and the specific features they prioritize in a pocket pistol for emergency use.

[@rosewhite---]

@@AllAboutFirearms But I always think that in a very rapid emergency or attack it might not be possibly to rack the slide of a single action while in such a situation long range accuracy isn't important but a belly shot is.

[@williamhatmaker2202]

I don't know what anybody else thinks about a Walther but I wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft pole after the problems I had with the one I had a 380 and was a piece of junk I was so glad to get rid of it I lost a little money when I got rid of it but it was well worth it to get rid of the piece of junk

[@williambonnie-do7yz]

My pocket pistol is my right hand. My other pocket pistol is my left. 🇺🇸⭐👊🏻

[@johnkelsey8830]

you lost me at the PPK/S

[@elkwtz]

Must have not seen the bodyguard 2.0 it puts the ruger max to shame

[@Scott-y9g5f]

This guy has a weird acent

[@royrobertson-sn9ex]

looking for pocket light w 22 enexpencive

[@jefferywilliams4209]

Yes but the Glocks don’t jam can’t say that about other pistols😊

[@robertkelley3437]

Oh yes, they can jam. I have had 3 jams in 2000 rounds

[@floydblack7115]

Shitiest one out of the bunch is the pretentious bulky boring glock that cant innovate, best one lcp max most improved snw bodyguard

[@JackRickman-o3c]

😅😅😅😅

[@mailliw75]

No need to change perfection

[@floydblack7115]

@mailliw75 keep saying that to yourself your one of those who believed the brochure or its marketing slogan?

[@joseywales9101]

I own the g42 and the lcp max I like both of them, the mag capacity with the max is a plus but I’m more accurate with the g42, but I don’t think you can go wrong with either. I’d like to test out the s&w bodyguard 2.0.

[@borisfohrman3133]

For a shitty shot any gun is not good.

[@patrickbuechel2599]

😮😊thank you for a most interesting article, the LCP MAX has 12+1 capacity, as for bulk even in a pocket holster it does not print in my pocket, the lil gun shirts well, accurate, consistent and reliable,,,I'm happy with mine, I even gifted a couple good friends one with spare 12 round mags, 90 grain fmj and 30 grain citizen HV defense ammo, and they come with 2 holsters, ITW holster and a pocket holster,,,❤❤❤❤❤🖖🤏