Posted: 10/3/2005 8:33:26 PM EDT
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I was thinking about picking up a small handgun to toss in my pocket when I don't feel like throwing on the holster and carrying the .45. A buddy has a colt pocket-light that I have taken a liking to, what are some of your opinions on my options. Don't tell me the .380 is too small, I'm a good shot. Also, I do not want to go any smaller than .380. I would like the pistol to be as small in size as possible, but still able to hold six/seven shots. Any suggestions. |
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I carry a North American Arms Guardian in .380, mostly as a back up to my Para Ordnance .45, but also when the climate or clothing limitations restrict me to a smaller handgun (wearing shorts or mountain biking, etc....). It holds seven rounds (six in the mag and one in the chamber). I carry it in a left handed rear pocket holster and it carries very well there. The trigger is not the smoothest, but I imagine it time with use, it will work out the rough spots. I am very happy with it. |
| Me and my two brothers each bought Keltec P3at's I think it was last year or so....none of us could ever get our guns to be reliable, no matter what we did to them. I got rid of mine, I would have loved it but I could never get it to function reliably. However, that was my experience with them, I have read that many people have them and they work great....? As far as size/weight/carry friendly goes they are unbeatable. |
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Got a Colt mustang Plus II. 380, and cocked and locked carry. Fits in my back pocket like a wallet. Even though mine has the larger frame, it still fits easily and carry is not noticable. The true Mustangs are even smaller, and pocketlites are lighter. I got a great deal on mine used at $275, but be prepared to drop $400+ on one... I looked at all teh others. Seecamps, Keltecs and the rest of the lot. I opted for this Mustang, and will carry no other. THe other minis have reliability issues. The largewr 380s (PPK etc) are roughly the same size and weight as a Glock 27, so why carry 380 when a 40 is available. Look for a little colt and be prepared to spend some cash or forget teh 380 class guns and go for a little micro glock or Kahr. |
Sounds like your brothers gun didn't work so he switched it with yours. I did that all the time with my little brothers. try this one it might be just what you need. http://70.84.217.219/cgi-bin/store/agora.cgi/agora.cgi?cart_id=1327094.15937*eJ8m51&product=Handguns&cart_id=1327094.15937*uE1kH8 |
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I've got a Seecamp .32. It's so small most gun people don't believe it's not a keychain or a lighter. I can hit bowling pins at 20 yards, OK, not EVERY time, but it goes BANGBANGBANGBANGBAnGBANGBANG every time I take it out. It's SMALLER than my wallet. Very thin, very smooth, nothing (like sights) to snag on anything. Plus, I think it would really hurt to catch a few of those in the gut. |
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I've shot a Kel-Tec 3AT and the 9mm version. I experienced no problems with either and the recoil was quite manageable. My sole complaint is the trigger on both. Take up is very long and it stacks considerably at the end of the trigger stroke just before "breaking". I'd have a gunsmith work the trigger over (BUT keep it safe) so it feels like the Kahr trigger (without the subsequent price tag). Just my.02, but i'd be happier than hell if it had a more manageable trigger. |