Pocket size pistola
05-29-2005, 12:04 PM
#21
Join Date: Mar 2005
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RE: Pocket size pistola
The Kel Tec P-40 is a problem child. Way too much slide velocity for the pistol design. Need a heavier slide, among other things. I'm not surprised to hear they don't make them any more. Too much of a good thing.
05-29-2005, 08:32 PM
#22
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Pocket size pistola
Old fashioned here... for a pocket piece I still like the S&W .38 with the hammer shroud. It is fairly snag proof and whether or not the perp is hopped up, a round or two will point him towards his maker.
05-31-2005, 10:00 AM
#23
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RE: Pocket size pistola
Hate to bring a topic back up that already has a couple pages full of replies, but i want to reccomend the kel-tec .32's and .380's. The pocket pistols are the official backup gun of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. You can't get much more of an endorsement than that.
06-03-2005, 05:32 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Pocket size pistola
Well I'm almost ready to purchase. Looks like the Kel-tek .380 will be my choice...but 1 more ?; does anyone have any experience with N.A. arms?http://www.naaminis.com/index02.html
A bit more pricey than the kel-tek, anyone know why?
A bit more pricey than the kel-tek, anyone know why?
06-03-2005, 05:33 AM
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06-03-2005, 11:47 AM
#26
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Pocket size pistola
KelTek really are the smallest out there that are reliable.
After that, I'd go Kahr.
I'd like to say Glock since I like the full size ones, and a baby Glock as backup would be nice, but even the baby Glocks are just too fat for pants pocket carry. In a coat it's a different story. Baby Glock, and a full size backup mag.
After that, I'd go Kahr.
I'd like to say Glock since I like the full size ones, and a baby Glock as backup would be nice, but even the baby Glocks are just too fat for pants pocket carry. In a coat it's a different story. Baby Glock, and a full size backup mag.
06-04-2005, 04:28 PM
#27
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Gypsum KS USA
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RE: Pocket size pistola
Taurus puts out a .32H&R mag 5shot revolver, runs about $350 new.
Kel-Tec puts out the P-3AT, the worlds smallest .380 pistol. One hell of a back up weapon. I've had mine since the first prodcution run, never a hiccup.
I've also got VERY CHEAP Jennings J-22 and J-25 pistols, never a problem, but not hard telling they're low grade guns. About $100 new.
Cobra enterprises (formerly Davis) puts out two bbl derringers, as do Bond arms.
S&W last I knew put out quite a few tiny DA revolvers.
Personally, I enjoy my P-3AT more than any of the others.
Kel-Tec puts out the P-3AT, the worlds smallest .380 pistol. One hell of a back up weapon. I've had mine since the first prodcution run, never a hiccup.
I've also got VERY CHEAP Jennings J-22 and J-25 pistols, never a problem, but not hard telling they're low grade guns. About $100 new.
Cobra enterprises (formerly Davis) puts out two bbl derringers, as do Bond arms.
S&W last I knew put out quite a few tiny DA revolvers.
Personally, I enjoy my P-3AT more than any of the others.
06-07-2005, 07:02 PM
#29
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Body in SE WI, mind in U.P.
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RE: Pocket size pistola
Who are you trying to kid? Even with a 4" barrel and plus P loads, the .38 special is nothing much, never was, and never will be, either.
06-08-2005, 09:04 PM
#30
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Havre de Grace MD USA
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RE: Pocket size pistola
This may be a little outside of the box ...but how about a Bulgarian 9x18 Makarov for around $130...
They are absolutely bomb-proof!
I carry one every day as a pocket pistol.
They are absolutely bomb-proof!
I carry one every day as a pocket pistol.