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10/14/2009 1:46:41 PM EDT
That meets these requirements:

Less than $300
Is in a caliber no smaller than .380, prefer 9mm
RELIABLE
and small

I carry a Kahr P45 but want a BUG or something I can throw in a pocket holster.

Anything out there that meets this requirement?  I have a Kel Tec p11 that is currently on the way back to them to be fixed a 2nd time, after not being fixed properly the first time.  I'm not ruling Kel Tec out, as I've owned another p11 than ran perfectly (sold it stupidly a couple years ago).

Anything that meets those requirements?
10/14/2009 1:47:35 PM EDT
[#1]
S&W Centennial J-frame is as reliable as you'll get!  I have the 342.

Alternatively I would consider the Kahr PM9.
10/14/2009 1:54:03 PM EDT
[#2]
Snub nose revolver, keltec, or Ruger LCP would be my choices.
10/14/2009 2:00:36 PM EDT
[#3]
Smith 642
10/14/2009 2:12:57 PM EDT
[#4]



Quoted:


Smith 642


This.

 
10/14/2009 2:32:10 PM EDT
[#5]
Show me a 642 for under $300 and I'll buy it right there.  
10/14/2009 2:59:03 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
Show me a 642 for under $300 and I'll buy it right there.  


My M38-2 Bodyguard was $310 new.  That was a while ago ... I'm sure you can find one used for under $300.
10/14/2009 3:00:18 PM EDT
[#7]
I've only seen them through the glass at fun shops, but it seems to me they'd be a bit bulkier than something like a Kel Tec p11?  At least thicker?
10/14/2009 3:21:55 PM EDT
[#8]
Isn't your main gun a BUG anyway?

I say find a used smith snubby

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10/14/2009 3:23:17 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Isn't your main gun a BUG anyway?

I say find a used smith snubby

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No?  It's not small, it's just thin.
10/14/2009 3:24:37 PM EDT
[#10]
FEG PA63

Very light with the alloy frame, more powerful than a .38 and very reliable and accurate.  Also fits your price point including 500 rounds of ammo to get good with it.
10/14/2009 3:25:26 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Show me a 642 for under $300 and I'll buy it right there.  


My M38-2 Bodyguard was $310 new.  That was a while ago ... I'm sure you can find one used for under $300.


You have not looked lately.  Smith revolvers have gone way way up in price.
10/14/2009 3:26:24 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
FEG PA63

Very light with the alloy frame, more powerful than a .38 and very reliable and accurate.  Also fits your price point including 500 rounds of ammo to get good with it.


Had one...not a bad little gun, surprisingly accurate.  A bit on the thick side, IMO...double stack mag the culprit I suppose.  I'd consider one if I could find it for under $200.  I've seen one for sale locally for $250...I remember you could buy them for $119 just a year ago.
10/14/2009 3:30:58 PM EDT
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Quoted:



Show me a 642 for under $300 and I'll buy it right there.  




Keep your eye on the EE... it wasn't long ago that I got a lightly-used 637 with holster, speedloaders, and extra grips for $320 shipped.  I'm also very happy with my P3AT, and it makes the 637 look like a 686 in comparison.  Both are great choices.





 
10/14/2009 3:32:44 PM EDT
[#14]
Keltec PF-9 should do quite nicely.

HH