[Soviet937]

say if i wanted to get a pocket type pistol, those of who have a 36 and carry it would you say its good enough for that or do you think that id be better off going with another brand, id like to keep it glock though.

 

[Glock40man]

The G36 is a concealable pistol but, its no "pocket pistol."

 

[carbuncle]

Two part answer: the G36 is definitely adequate for defense, but it's no pocket pistol.

 

[bigj480]

Yeah, it's just slightly smaller than a G30. I would go for a single stack 9mm if I wanted a pocket pistol.

 

[tdoom15]

Ya, g36 is def not a pocket pistol. Maybe look into the lc9 for a pocketable pistol still in a decent caliber, or a j frame, possibly a pps....otherwise you will prob have to drop caliber size for a really pocketable gun.

what will you be using it for?

 

[Wolfdad]

The G26 and G27 are as close as you will get in a Glock, but those are still to big to be a true pocket pistol.

 

[Rob1109]

Yeah, it's just slightly smaller than a G30. I would go for a single stack 9mm if I wanted a pocket pistol.

I have a G26, slightly large for my right front pocket. So I ignored the rumor mill and went with the recommendation of my LGS and got a Taurus PT709 Slim in a DeSantis Nemisis holster. The trigger is more Glock like than Glock. 750 rounds +/- w/o a hiccup. Double strike, no mag. safety, thumb safety which I like. Very nice and pocketable. Gold Dot Short Barrel+P is the carry load. It felt "funny" on WWB 115gr. but the 147 WWB was perfect. Everything else unremarkable. Best.

 

[mrsurfboard]

If you want a pocket pistol, get a Ruger LC 9.

 

[GKC1]

Another vote for the LC9. I have one, and I really like it. I just bought a G36, but it isn't for pocket carry...it will be my car gun, or IWB carry.

 

[Photoman642]

I carry a G26 in the pocket no problems if wearing shorts or pants with slash pockets.

 

[XNDR17C]

I carry a G26 in the pocket no problems if wearing shorts or pants with slash pockets.

And nobody notices the pound an'a half lump in yer' pocket that wants to flop around with every step and constantly wants to tug yer' shorts down to yer' knees?

 

[Photoman642]

And nobody notices the pound an'a half lump in yer' pocket that wants to flop around with every step and constantly wants to tug yer' shorts down to yer' knees?

Wear a good belt, use a good pocket holster, look around and realize nobody is staring at your pockets and get on with life.

 

[Jim S.]

It depends on what kind of pockets and what you are willing to carry.
I have a 36 that fits in the front pocket of my work jeans that I get from Duluth Trading (on line).
What we used to refer to as a "change" pocket in a set of Levis on these work jeans is big enough and deep enough to carry the 36.
Of course you have to cover it with a shirt of some kind.
So yes it can be a pocket pistol if you are willing to carry it and make it work for you.
But then again I normally carry a G21 and not many people like to conceal that big a gun.

 

[BroncoAZ]

Check out a Kahr CM9, PM9, or PM40 if you don't like 9mm.