Pocket Auto Comparisons Chart

Dashed squares are 4” x 4”
to assist in size comparison.
Blue line indicates a 2.25”
trigger-to-backstrap reach.
Comparison of Pocket Semi-Automatic Handguns
Overall Length of Less Than Six Inches - .32 ACP or Larger
Last Update:
September 15, 2011
10:27 PM
MSRPs as of 6/19/11
.32 ACP
Seecamp LWS32 .32
Frame:
Stainless Steel
MSRP:
$446
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.06/4.25”
Height:
3.25”
Width:
0.86”
Weight Empty:
11.5 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 13 oz.
(Photo is flipped horizontally)
MasterPiece Arms MPA32 .32 ACP
Frame:
Steel
MSRP: Black
$323
MSRP: Stainless
$346
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.25/4.37”
Height:
3.22”
Width:
0.925”
Weight Empty:
11.8 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 14 oz.
NAA Guardian .32 ACP
Frame:
Stainless Steel
MSRP:
$402
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.49/4.4”
Height:
3.3”
Width:
0.85”
Weight Empty:
13.6 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 16 oz.
Beretta 3032 Tomcat .32 ACP
Frame:
Aluminum Alloy
MSRP: Matte Slide
$380 (?)
MSRP: Blued Slide
$400 (?)
MSRP: Inox Slide
$470 (?)
Operation: DA/SA, Tilt Barrel; Safety
Capacity:
7 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.4/4.9”
Height:
3.7”
Width:
1.1”
Weight Empty:
14.5 oz. (Inox 16.5 oz.)
Weight Fully Loaded: 17 oz. (Inox 19 oz.)
.32 NAA
NAA Guardian .32 NAA
Frame:
Stainless Steel
MSRP:
$449
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.62/4.77”
Height:
3.53”
Width:
0.95”
Weight Empty:
18.5 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 20 0z.
(Photo is flipped horizontally)
Kel-Tec P-3AT .380 ACP
Frame: Aluminum/Polymer
MSRP: Blued Slide
$324
MSRP: Park. Slide
$366
MSRP: Chrm Slide
$382
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.56/5.13”
Height:
3.57”
Width:
0.78”
Weight Empty:
9.0 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 11 oz.
Taurus 738 TCP .380 ACP
Frame:
Steel
MSRP: Blued Slide
$336
MSRP: Stainless Sld $352
MSRP: Titanium Sld $453
Operation : DAO, Slide Catch,
Taurus Security System (TSS)
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.84/5.25”
Height:
3.78”
Width:
0.87”
Weight Empty:
Blue & Stainless 10.2 oz.
Titanium
9.0 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 12 oz.
11 oz.
Cobra CA32 .32 ACP
Frame:
Alloy
MSRP:
$134 (?)
Operation : SAO, Manual Safety
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.65/5.51”
Height:
3.92”
Width:
1.00”
Weight Empty:
25.9 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 29 oz.
Kel-Tec P-32 .32 ACP
Frame: Aluminum/Polymer
MSRP: Blued Slide
$318
MSRP: Park. Slide
$361
MSRP: Chrm Slide
$377
Operation: DAO, Slide Catch
Capacity:
7 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.7/5.1”
Height:
3.5”
Width:
0.75”
Weight Empty:
7.8 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 10 oz.
.380 ACP
Seecamp LWS38 .380 ACP
Frame:
Stainless Steel
MSRP:
$795
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.06/4.25”
Height:
3.25”
Width:
0.91”
Weight Empty:
11.5 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 14 oz.
(Photo is flipped horizontally)
Ruger LCP .380 ACP
Frame: Aluminum/Polymer
MSRP:
$330
Operation: DAO, Slide Hold Open
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.75/5.14”
Height:
3.6”
Width:
0.80”
Weight Empty:
9.8 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 12 oz.
Jiminez JA-.380 .380 ACP
Frame:
Zinc Alloy
MSRP:
$159
Operation :
SAO; Manual Safety
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.75/5.3”
Height:
3.75”
Width:
0.96”
Weight Empty:
19.0 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 21 oz.
MasterPiece Arms MPA380 .380 ACP
Frame:
Steel
MSRP: Black
$323
MSRP: Stainless
$346
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
5 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.25/4.37”
Height:
3.22”
Width:
0.925”
Weight Empty:
11.8 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 14 oz.
Magnum Research ME380 .380 ACP
Frame:
Aluminum
MSRP:
$535
Operation :
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.22/4.48”
Height:
3.64”
Width:
0.85”
Weight Empty:
13.7 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 16 oz.
I.O. inc. Hellcat .380 ACP
Frame:
Aluminum
MSRP Nickel Slide:
$240
MSRP Black Slide:
$225
Operation :
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.75/5.16”
Height:
3.6”
Width:
0.82”
Weight Empty:
9.4 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 12 oz.
(Photo is flipped horizontally)
S&W Bodyguard .380 ACP
Frame:
Polymer
MSRP:
$575
Operation : DAO, Slide Catch,
Manual Safety, Integrated Laser
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.75/5.18”
Height:
3.77”
Width:
0.85”
Weight Empty:
12.35 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 15 oz.
Sig P238 .380 ACP
Frame:
Anodized Alloy
MSRP:
$515 +
Operation :
SAO; Slide Catch,
Manual Safety
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.41/5.5”
Height:
3.9”
Width:
1.0”
Weight Empty:
14.8 oz
Weight Fully Loaded: 17 oz. (?)
NAA Guardian .380 ACP
Frame:
Stainless Steel
MSRP:
$449
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.62/4.77”
Height:
3.53”
Width:
0.95”
Weight Empty:
18.5 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 20 oz.
(Photo is flipped horizontally)
Kahr KP3833 .380 ACP
Frame:
Polymer
KP3833 Matte SS Slide $649
KP8334 Black SS Slide $690
Operation :
DAO, Slide Catch
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 3.0/4.90”
Height:
3.9”
Width:
0.75”
Weight Empty:
11.1 oz. (?)
Weight Fully Loaded:
13 oz. (?)
Diamondback DB380 .380 ACP
Frame:
Stainless
MSRP:
$430
Operation :
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.8/5.24”
Height:
3.77”
Width:
0.75”
Weight Empty:
10.4 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 12 oz.
Rohrbaugh 308/308S .380 ACP
Frame:
Aluminum Alloy
MSRP:
$1200 (?)
Operation :
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.9/5.2”
Height:
4.1”
Width:
0.91(?)
Weight Empty:
15.1 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 17 oz.
(Photo is flipped horizontally)
.38 Super
Cobra CA380 .380 ACP
Frame:
Alloy
MSRP:
$134 (?)
Operation : SAO; Manual Safety
Capacity:
5 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.65/5.51”
Height:
3.92”
Width:
1.00”
Weight Empty:
25.9 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 29 oz.
J-Frame Revolver Shown for Size Comparison
S&W 642 J-Frame, .38 S&W Special +P
Frame: Aluminum Alloy, Stainless Steel Cylinder
MSRP
$449
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
5
Barrel/Overall Length: 3.47 (incl. cyl.)/6.31”
Height:
4.16”
Width:
1.28”
Weight Empty:
14.25 oz
Weight Fully Loaded: (???) oz.
(Photo is flipped horizontally)
AMT Backup
.38 Super
Frame:
Stainless Steel
MSRP:
$525
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
5 +1
Barrel/Overall Length:
2.63/5.8”
Height:
4.1”
Width:
1.00”
Weight Empty:
24.0 oz
Weight Fully Loaded:
27 oz.
Full Size 1911 .45 ACP
Shown for Size Comparison
Capacity:
Barrel/Overall Length:
Height:
Width:
Weight Empty:
Weight Fully Loaded:
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7 +1
5.0/8.5”
5.5”
1.3”
37.0 oz
43 oz.
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Dashed squares are 4” x 4”
to assist in size comparison.
Blue line indicates a 2.25”
trigger-to-backstrap reach.
Comparison of Pocket Semi-Automatic Handguns
Overall Length of Less Than Six Inches - .32 ACP or Larger
Last Update:
September 15, 2011
10:27 PM
MSRPs as of 6/19/11
9 x 19 mm (9 mm Luger / Parabellum / NATO)
Boberg XR9 Shorty
Frame:
MSRP:
Operation:
Capacity:
Barrel/Overall Length:
Height:
Width:
Weight Empty:
Weight Fully Loaded:
Rohrbaugh R9/R9S 9 x 19 mm
Frame:
Aluminum Alloy
MSRP:
$1200 (?)
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.9/5.2”
Height:
4.1”
Width:
0.91”
Weight Empty:
15.0 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 18 oz.
9 x 19mm
Alum. Alloy
$949
DAO
7+1
3.35/5.1”
4.2”
0.95”
17.5 oz.
21 oz.
Kahr 9 x 19 mm
Frame:
Polymer
PM9093 Matte SS Slide $786
PM9094 Black SS Slide $837
CM9093 Matte SS Slide $565
Operation:
DAO, Slide Catch
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length:
3.0/5.68”
Height:
4.2”
Width:
1.08”
Weight Empty:
16.9 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded:
20 oz.
Sccy CPX-1 & CPX-2 9 x 19mm
Frame: Aluminum/Polymer
Slide: Black or Stainless
MSRP:
$340
Operation: DAO, Slide Catch,
CPX-1: Ambi Manual Safety
CPX-2: No Manual Safety
Capacity:
10 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 3.1/5.7”
Height:
4.28”
Width:
1.00”
Weight Empty:
17 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 22 oz.
Kimber Solo 9 x 19mm
Frame:
Aluminum
MSRP: Black
$725
MSRP: Stainless
$725
Operation: SAO, Slide Catch,
Ambi Manual Safety
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.7/5.5”
Height:
3.9”
Width:
1.2”
Weight Empty:
17.2 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 20 oz.
AMT Backup
9 x 19 mm
Frame:
Stainless Steel
MSRP:
$525
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
5 +1
Barrel/Overall Length:
2.63/5.8”
Height:
4.1”
Width:
1.00”
Weight Empty:
24.0 oz
Weight Fully Loaded:
27 oz.
Diamondback
Frame:
MSRP: Black
Operation:
Capacity:
Barrel/Overall Length:
Height:
Width:
Weight Empty:
Weight Fully Loaded:
SIG Sauer P290 9 x 19mm
Frame:
Polymer
MSRP: Nitron Slide
$768
MSRP: Stainless Slide $768
Operation: DAO, Slide Catch,
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 2.9/5.5”
Height:
4.08”
Width:
1.10”
Weight Empty:
21.7 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 25 oz.
Kel-Tec P-11 9 x 19mm
Frame: Aluminum/Polymer
MSRP: Blued Slide
$333
MSRP: Park. Slide
$377
MSRP: Chrm Slide
$390
Operation: DAO, Slide Catch
Capacity:
10 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 3.1/5.86”
Height:
4.4”
Width:
1.04”
Weight Empty:
17.1 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 22 oz.
Kel-Tec PF-9 9 x 19mm
Frame: Aluminum/Polymer
MSRP: Blued Slide
$333
Parkerized Slide
$377
Hard Chrome Slide
$390
Operation: DAO, Slide Catch
Capacity:
7 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 3.06/5.85”
Height:
4.36”
Width:
0.84”
Weight Empty:
14.7 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 18 oz.
.40 S&W
Kahr PM40 .40 S&W
Frame:
Polymer
PM4043 Matte SS Slide $786
PM4044 Black SS Slide $837
Operation:
DAO, Slide Catch
Capacity:
5 +1
Barrel/Overall Length:
3.0/5.65”
Height:
4.3”
Width:
1.10”
Weight Empty
18.5 oz
Weight Fully Loaded:
23 oz.
Kahr MK40 .40 S&W
Frame:
Stainless Steel
M4043 Matte SS Slide
$885
M4048 Polished SS
$932
Operation:
DAO, Slide Catch
Capacity:
5 +1
Barrel/Overall Length:
3.0/5.65”
Height:
4.3”
Width:
1.10”
Weight Empty:
25.0 oz
Weight Fully Loaded:
29 oz.
DB9
Steel
$(???)
DAO
6 +1
2.9/5.6”
4.0”
0.80”
12.8 oz
16 oz.
Kahr 9 x 19 mm
Frame:
Stainless Steel
MK9093 Matte SS Slide $855
MK9098 Polished SS
$932
Operation:
DAO, Slide Catch
Capacity:
6 +1
Barrel/Overall Length:
3.0/5.6”
Height:
4.3”
Width:
1.10”
Weight Empty:
24.0 oz
Weight Fully Loaded:
27 oz.
Ruger LC9 9 x 19mm
Frame: Glass Filled Nylon
MSRP:
$443
Operation: DA; Slide Lock;
Manual Safety
Capacity:
7 +1
Barrel/Overall Length: 3.09/5.89”
Height:
4.5”
Width:
1.0”
Weight Empty:
17.2 oz.
Weight Fully Loaded: 20 oz.
.45 ACP
AMT Backup
.40 S&W
Frame:
Stainless Steel
MSRP:
$525
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
5 +1
Barrel/Overall Length:
2.63/5.8”
Height:
4.1”
Width:
1.00”
Weight Empty:
24.0 oz
Weight Fully Loaded:
28 oz.
AMT Backup
.45 ACP
Frame:
Stainless Steel
MSRP:
$525
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
5 +1
Barrel/Overall Length:
2.63/5.8”
Height:
4.1”
Width:
1.00”
Weight Empty:
24.0 oz
Weight Fully Loaded:
28 oz.
Kahr PM45 .45 ACP
Frame:
Polymer
PM4543 Matte SS Slide $805
PM4544 Black SS Slide $903
Operation:
DAO; Slide Catch
Capacity:
5 +1
Barrel/Overall Length:
3.14/5.97”
Height:
4.5”
Width:
1.12”
Weight Empty:
17.3 oz
Weight Fully Loaded:
22 oz.
J-Frame Revolver Shown for Size Comparison
NOTES:
1. Specifications presented are from manufacturer and owner
information.
2. Guns with
symbol have been accurately measured and
weighed with the lightest standard issue empty magazine, and
the smallest NIB (New In Box) configuration, using the
measuring devices shown on pg. 3. Barrel Length is measured
from breach face to end of barrel.
3. Empty Weights and all measurements include the lightest
standard issue empty magazine and the smallest NIB (New In
Box) configuration.
4. Fully Loaded Weights are based on the average weight of a
round of that caliber, includes a round in the chamber, a fully
loaded standard magazine, and are rounded to the nearest full
ounce for ease of comparison.
5. The “ghost hand” shown is a men’s glove size large with the first
finger segment of the index finger on the trigger.
6. All pistol slides are stainless steel except;
Kel-Tec - carbon steel.
Beretta - Matte and Blued slides are carbon steel, Inox slide is
stainless steel.
Taurus - optional titanium.
7. Many pistols may have other options and accessories available.
See manufacturer’s web sites for the latest information.
8. Some pistols have specific ammunition restrictions and/or
limitations. See manufacturer’s web sites for more information.
9. (???) means unknown, (?) means unconfirmed.
S&W 642 J-Frame, .38 S&W Special +P
Frame: Aluminum Alloy, Stainless Steel Cylinder
MSRP
$449
Operation:
DAO
Capacity:
5
Barrel/Overall Length: 3.47 (incl. cyl.)/6.31”
Height:
4.16”
Full Size 1911 .45 ACP
Width:
1.28”
Shown for Size Comparison
Weight Empty:
14.25 oz
Weight Fully Loaded: (???) oz.
(Photo is flipped horizontally)
Star
symbol denotes guns measured accurately and
consistently with the measuring devices shown on page three.
All guns measured were supplied by:
Capacity:
Barrel/Overall Length:
Height:
Width:
Weight Empty:
Weight Fully Loaded:
7 +1
5.0/8.5”
5.5”
1.3”
37.0 oz
43 oz.
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Last Update:
September 15, 2011
10:27 PM
Digital “box” used to measure Overall Length , Height, and Width of guns shown with star
____
Web Sites
______
Pocket Gun Links & Info:
http://www.southernoutdoorlife.com/mouseguns/index.htm
AMT:
http://www.highstandard.com
Beretta:
http://www.berettausa.com
Boberg:
http://www.bobergarms.com/
Cobra:
http://www.cobrapistols.net
symbol.
Digital scale used to Weigh guns
with star
ANSI/SAAMI Pistol Pressure
Specifications
Maximum Average Pressure in
Pounds per Square Inch (PSI)
.32 ACP
20,500
.380 ACP
21,500
9 x 19 mm
35,000
9 x 19 mm +P
38,500
.40 S&W
35,000
10 mm
37,500
.45 ACP
21,000
.45 ACP +P
23,000
symbol.
Tape measure used to measure Barrel
Length of guns with star
symbol.
Guns to add when available for purchase:
Beretta Nano - 9 mm
http://www.berettanano.com/techspecs.html
Microtech Archangel - 9 mm
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=452451
Diamondback:
http://www.diamondbackarms.com
I.O. Inc.:
http://www.ioinc.us/home
Jiminez:
http://www.shiningstardist.com
Kahr:
http://www.kahr.com
Kel-Tec:
http://www.keltecweapons.com/
Kimber:
http://www.kimberamerica.com/
MasterPiece Arms:
https://www.masterpiecearms.com/products.php?cat=38
Magnum Research:
http://www.magnumresearch.com/
North American Arms:
http://www.naaminis.com
Rohrbaugh:
http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com
Ruger:
http://www.ruger.com
S&W:
http://www.smith-wesson.com
Sccy:
http://www.sccyindustries.com
Seacamp:
http://www.seecamp.com
Sig:
http://www.sigsauer.com/
Taurus 738 TCP - .380
http://www.taurususa.com/
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