Pistol recommendation for running…?

[BBQOutdoors77]

For those who are avid runners can you recommend a lightweight pistol? I’m getting into marathon distances and my G43 gets pretty heavy after 10+ miles.

 

[Robert28]

Ruger LCP, and not the 2 or the Max.

 

[tcward]

Ruger LCP, and not the 2 or the Max.

This^

 

[HarryO45]

I know a guy who was an avid runner, he stayed on country roads, he carried a 686 in his right hand while running. He never had a problem.

How do you intend to carry it?

 

[transfixer]

My knees won't let me run anymore, but I wouldn't want anything heavier than a Ruger lcp as mentioned above, and the first gen probably,I feel like the heavier pull is a bit safer especially if its dropped or jostled around

 

[snuffy]

Another vote for the LCP.
Got one in my shorts pocket now.
Sitting here watching Where the Red Fern Grows with one
of my grandsons.

 

[JR924]

I plan on getting a Seecamp 380 when I get the $$$ for that same purpose. It is heavier but I like all metal.

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[Railroader]

Air weight JFrame..

 

[sleepr71]

Ruger LCR in .38 sp,or LCP in .380. If you are ok with less firepower..NAA 5 shot in .22 Mag(I love the one with the folding handle/grip). Honestly..it’s going to be hard to beat the LCP,with an additional mag along for the trip. IMO.

 

[dwhee87]

I've got a keltec .32 acp that'd be great for that.

 

[Ruger#3]

I’m not a runner but a S&W Bodyguard .380 is in the same category as those mentioned so far. I carry one frequently.

 

[FlipKing]

I bought a pistol so I wouldn't have to run

 

[Jester896]

I bought a pistol so I wouldn't have to run

yeah...if I run... it is to the bathroom...and the pistol I have will work fine

 

[BBQOutdoors77]

I know a guy who was an avid runner, he stayed on country roads, he carried a 686 in his right hand while running. He never had a problem.

How do you intend to carry it?

Yeah the 686 is a bit much gun for running IMO. I’ll most likely be carrying with a belly band, appendix, or a very small vest.

 

[BBQOutdoors77]

Ruger LCP, and not the 2 or the Max.

Any issues with jams?

 

[BBQOutdoors77]

Ruger LCR in .38 sp,or LCP in .380. If you are ok with less firepower..NAA 5 shot in .22 Mag(I love the one with the folding handle/grip). Honestly..it’s going to be hard to beat the LCP,with an additional mag along for the trip. IMO.

I have thought very seriously about the NAA

 

[B. White]

S&W 351PD for all belt-less applications.

 

[Robert28]

Any issues with jams?

I don’t personally own one, but I’ve never heard of jams being an issue with those. The issue I’ve always heard about was snappy and hard to get a good grip on, but supposedly the perfect pistol to stick in a pocket

 

[Jester896]

The issue I’ve always heard about was snappy and hard to get a good grip on, but supposedly the perfect pistol to stick in a pocket

2 things that will make one stovepipe

 

[Robert28]

Don’t discount a 642 or 442. When it comes to those small pistols I’m just not the target market they’re after. I’ve owned many of them and don’t keep them long. I have a 442 that I don’t enjoy shooting but I carry it quite a bit because of the light weight and easiness to conceal.