Like others have said, S&W Shield, Glock 43, maybe Glock 26 depending on what your idea of "small" is. Sig has a few small models as well, but I don't remember precisely which ones right now. PM incoming as well.
I like the Sig P238/938 for a small frame pocket carry because it is so similar to the 1911 I usually carry. Safety same place and more importantly the same direction as is the mag release and other functions with real sights. I would not have to remember to operate it different in a tense situation. Same firearm, just a smaller frame. JMO
I carry a Glock 19, Shield in 9mm and a .357 Ruger LCR. depends on the day, love em all
Depends on what size and thickness you can stand,
The Ruger LCP is about the smallest, and works very well, or Keltec clone,
Up in size, Springfield XDs, Ruger LC9, LC9s, Bretta Nano, Glock 42.
Thicker, Ruger LCR and LCR 357, Glock 26, Springfield XD SC.
If you can stand the size, the XDs, XD sub compact and LCR 357 are excellent carry
The Ruger LCP is about the smallest, and works very well, or Keltec clone,
Up in size, Springfield XDs, Ruger LC9, LC9s, Bretta Nano, Glock 42.
Thicker, Ruger LCR and LCR 357, Glock 26, Springfield XD SC.
If you can stand the size, the XDs, XD sub compact and LCR 357 are excellent carry
Kahr CW .380 , S&W 442 .38 spl , or Ruger LCR .357 mag. is what I carry when I need small ones
This^^ May be tough to find one under $500 though. Best shooting small gun I've ever fired.
Don't discount a 380 with the right ammo. Corbon makes some 380 loads with better ballistics than a 38 special.
Buffalo Bore makes some .38 Special loads with better ballistics than Corbon's .380 loads.
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