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UnclearContent · 03-08-2010, 04:02 PM

I'm currently the owner of a J-Frame S&W 640 .357. It's a beauty for most CC, but, as I generally pocket-carry, it doesn't do so well in dress pants due to bulk. I'm in the market now for a small, reliable .380 (reliable in terms of function, not stopping power, as I understand the issues inherent in that caliber), and have been looking at the Sig Sauer p232 for those days when I need to go really deep CC.

I prefer the pocket holster carry more than the others I've tried, including IWB, Belly band over stomach and over chest, and man-purse carry. Unfortunately, while wearing dress clothes, I'm somewhat stuck carrying in the man-purse when the weather doesn't warrant wearing a jacket. Pocket carry feels more natural to me. It's a method that I can draw from in a hurry, and when I'm feeling particularly wary I can walk with my hand over my weapon without drawing suspicion.

Does anyone have any experience with the p232? Can anyone explain the differences between the various finishes, and why one would justify a few hundred dollars extra? Also, anything I should look for on this particular model if I'm exploring used-model options?

03-08-2010, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
UnclearContent Tilted	Pocket Carry Firearm I'm currently the owner of a J-Frame S&W 640 .357. It's a beauty for most CC, but, as I generally pocket-carry, it doesn't do so well in dress pants due to bulk. I'm in the market now for a small, reliable .380 (reliable in terms of function, not stopping power, as I understand the issues inherent in that caliber), and have been looking at the Sig Sauer p232 for those days when I need to go really deep CC. I prefer the pocket holster carry more than the others I've tried, including IWB, Belly band over stomach and over chest, and man-purse carry. Unfortunately, while wearing dress clothes, I'm somewhat stuck carrying in the man-purse when the weather doesn't warrant wearing a jacket. Pocket carry feels more natural to me. It's a method that I can draw from in a hurry, and when I'm feeling particularly wary I can walk with my hand over my weapon without drawing suspicion. Does anyone have any experience with the p232? Can anyone explain the differences between the various finishes, and why one would justify a few hundred dollars extra? Also, anything I should look for on this particular model if I'm exploring used-model options?