Here is the other problem with what to carry. The size packages available for summer carry are limited. The Glock mini's are nice, but bulky. The 380 size guns are pocketable, also kinda bulky. The KAHR is a smallish pistol with the 9mm/40S&W at its caliber. It is about the same size as a lot of 380's and in a more effective cartridge.
The 22/25 are a compromise in carry package, certainly not in caliber choice. The 25 starts to come into a better cartridge, but only with specialized ammo....Glasers. The 380 is an ok cartridge, but if you are looking at a package that small, there are many good 38 Special revolvers in the same size and even less weight with Titanium available. And you get a more effective cartridge.
he 380 size guns are pocketable, also kinda bulky. Have you seen this new pistol by Keltec yet? American made also.
KEL-TEC P-3AT PISTOL INTRODUCTION
The P-3AT is a semi-automatic, locked breech pistol, chambered for the .380 Auto cartridge. It has been developed from our highly successful P-32 pistol with negligible increase in weight and size. The slidestop has been eliminated and the magazine capacity reduced to 6 rounds due to the larger cartridge.
Technical Specifications
Caliber: .380 AUTO
Weight unloaded: 7.2 oz
Loaded magazine: 2.8 oz
Length: 5.2"
Height: 3.5"
Width: .77"
Sight radius: 3.8"
Muzzle energy max: 250 ftlbs
Capacity: 6+1 rounds
Trigger pull: 5 lbs