CT 380 owners.....Do you pocket carry or holster it?

[Higgy Baby]

New to the forum and to Kahr. I have a ct 380 on order. I was wondering how, you that already have this gun, how you carry it.
I have had the TCP, and I did pocket carry. But I ordered the ct380 because is was a bigger gun. I have not held one in my hand.
Does anyone holster this gun, IWB, OBW?

[Armybrat]

I pocket carry mine in this Remora holster, but only when wearing pants or a jacket with a large enough pocket. The CT380 grip is noticeably longer than my LCP, so I have to be careful to not let the butt show. When I lose enough weight over the next 6 months I'll probably go with an IWB holster. Mine is a great little pistol and shoots Remington fmj & Hornady CD ammo without a problem. However, it would not fire any WWB at all - wouldn't even make a dimple on the primer. Dunno if that was a bad box or what. I think these are nice size carry guns - hardly know it's there, and it is a 7+1.

http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/47f3580943b1d2661d78b8ae09aff1d1c65629b.jpg

Here it is with my LCP, Colt Government .380, and old Remington Model 51 .380:

http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/0be15642d514b709b029d30681022f279ce3cd5.jpg

[Armybrat]

BTW Higgy - I ordered two extra factory mags from this dealer:

https://www.exilemachine.net/shop/mag-kahr-ct380-380acp-7rd-stnls-94643.html

Lots cheaper than direct from the Kahr Store.

[b4uqzme]

It seems to be a perfect candidate for IWB as thin as it is....

[Higgy Baby]

Yes, my original intent was to pocket carry. But though it may fit well in some IWB.
And thanks for the heads up on the mags Armybrat.....I will do that.

[Armybrat]

It seems to be a perfect candidate for IWB as thin as it is....
Yes, it is a little bit thinner than my LCP.

[franco45]

I pocket carried mine in a Galco holster made for the LCP and other small 380s. It fits perfectly in this holster. It has been in my coat pocket most of the winter. I usually had my Kel-Tec P32 in my pants pocket while carrying the CT380 this way. I have also carried mine owb in a Tagua generic belt slide size small.

[muggsy]

I pocket carry mine in this Remora holster, but only when wearing pants or a jacket with a large enough pocket. The CT380 grip is noticeably longer than my LCP, so I have to be careful to not let the butt show. When I lose enough weight over the next 6 months I'll probably go with an IWB holster. Mine is a great little pistol and shoots Remington fmj & Hornady CD ammo without a problem. However, it would not fire any WWB at all - wouldn't even make a dimple on the primer. Dunno if that was a bad box or what. I think these are nice size carry guns - hardly know it's there, and it is a 7+1.

http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/47f3580943b1d2661d78b8ae09aff1d1c65629b.jpg

Here it is with my LCP, Colt Government .380, and old Remington Model 51 .380:

http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/0be15642d514b709b029d30681022f279ce3cd5.jpg
If you wore a belt your butt wouldn't show. What do you do for a living, plumbing? :)

[Armybrat]

If you wore a belt your butt wouldn't show. What do you do for a living, plumbing? :)

Hey, I've been retired 18 years, and my oldfart uniform consists of drawstring shorts & a T-shirt 90% of the time, and sweatpants the other 10%. :tongue:

besides, my butt crack will draw attention away from my Kahr if it is printing.

[Bill K]

Don't have the CT380 but hope you won't mind my commenting based on my experience pocket carrying the PM9 and comparing dimensions to the CT380...

I think pocket-ability for you might depend more on your size as opposed to the CT380 specs. I'm 5'10" and comfortably pocket carry my PM9 in all but a very few pants that I regularly wear. The CT380 would be more difficult for me to pocket than my PM9 because of my size and the CT380 being .4" more in grip height than the PM9. I'm thinking though that if you're a bigger guy (maybe 6'+ ?) your pants would have larger pockets than mine and with the right holster the CT380 becomes viable for pocket carry.

[Bawanna]

Hey, I've been retired 18 years, and my oldfart uniform consists of drawstring shorts & a T-shirt 90% of the time, and sweatpants the other 10%. :tongue:

besides, my butt crack will draw attention away from my Kahr if it is printing.

You earned the uniform, wear it with pride.

[Higgy Baby]

I'm 5'9" and about 190.
I pocket carry so far using a Blackhawk #3.....but its a little big. Need to find something better.
I can pocket carry in jeans okay and can get to the gun with little to no trouble. In shorts...no sweat at all.

I purchased this gun (ct380) mainly for summer carry, and expected that pocket carry would be the best choice. But now that I have handled it a little....I'm kinda thinking towards a belt holster? Whether IWB or OWB I don't know. My main carry rotation is Bersa 9UC or 380 Plus both in a UBG Regulator which is an OWB Snap. Unfortunately- that holster is not made for Kahr.
I'm still looking-

[Armybrat]

Bill K brought up the CT's height being more than the CM9, which is noticeable. But my PM9 was just a tad bit bulkier & heavier than the CT.

It would be interesting if Justin Moon made a "Covert" version of the CT - a 6 rounder like the CW380, but with the Ct's 3" barrel.

[Crotalus]

I have had a CW380 for about a year. I pocket carried it naked for a few months, then bought a Blackhawk size 3 to conceal the outline of it while pocket-carrying. With or without the holster, I carried it with an empty chamber. I recently bought a Remora similar to the one pictured in Armybrat's post above. I bought the one with a sweat shield on the left side of the pistol. This holster is secure enough to carry with a round in the chamber. I carry it in my pocket and inside my waistband. I really like this holster.

[wb4tjh]

I have the limited edition CT380 with the tungsten cerakote slide and I carry in a pocket holster. I have Maggut inserts in both magazines, and having a 9 shot pocket pistol is a real comfort. The gun has been 100% reliable since right out of the box.

[SmittyJonz]

I pocket carry a Taurus TCP but my Daughter's CT380 is just a lil big for pocket carry for me.