What is the smallest polymer framed semiauto?

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simonrichter

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during my inquiries about the smallest class of semiauto pistols, I learned that seemingly the tiniest among them are still classic all-metal models (which is interesting since weight might be another important factor for a deep-concealment, potentially "shirt-pocket carry" gun...).

This leads me to following question: Which is the smallest (in terms of o.a.l.) semiauto on the market today that features a polymer frame?
 
Kel-Tec P-32 would be my guess. It offers a few advantages over the more powerful .380acp pocket pistols that are based on it i.e. 3AT & LCP.
It is thinner and lighter, has very little recoil, and has a extra round in the
magazine. I just carry FMJ in mine.
 
Smallest can be measured on length, height, width, or weight. Each contender will win in one measurement but not all: add to those listed above (Taurus PLY 22/25, Kel-Tec P-32, Kahr CW380) the Beretta Pico and the Diamndback DB380 -- and maybe the Ruger LCP & Kel Tec P3AT.

I'd love to see a vest pocket .22 or .25acp with a polymer receiver. Not that it would be practical at all, but they'd be the semi-auto version of the NAA mini revolvers.
 
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Don't for get measuring displacement for accurate volume.

Though I don't see many folks really wanting to dunk their piston in a calibrated cylinder filled with water...
 
I'd love to see a vest pocket .22 or .25acp with a polymer receiver
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with the actual surge of models and options all plowing more or less the same fields, I still wonder why there is not a single maker offering an "updated" poly version of the various "super small" classics like the Vest Pocket or Baby Browning...
 
I don't think the vest gun sales would do too well if they came out with polymer frames, as I think a good bit of the allure are the classy looks. Most people would probably look at the .380 offerings from Kahr/Ruger/Keltec, as that is the most popular sub 9mm choice for CC. Some of those smaller loadings are also harder to come across for the usual buyer, as opposed to the more common and established offerings in .380 and 9mm.
 
A polymer framed Baby Browning modified to safely carry a round in the chamber plus maybe an extra round in the magazine would be MINE!
 
I would say the Kahr P380. Definitely has the best trigger of the lot. I carry the Kahr PM9 which isn't much larger and has the 9mm advantage plus that smooth as butter Kahr trigger pull. :D
 
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