marksman13
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I've done some looking and handling and have narrowed my search to four choices. The choices are in no particular order...a Smith & Wesson 642, a Kel-Tec P-3at, a Kel-Tec PF9 and a Ruger LCP. I'll list the pros and cons of each as I see them and then I would like the advice of THR. I really want a pistol that I can pocket carry and am setting 380 ACP as my minimum caliber.
Smith & Wesson 642
Pros:
1. Reliable
2. Smith & Wesson customer service
3. 38 Spc +P capable
4. all metal construction
5. Lots of after-market support
Cons:
1. Only five rounds
2. bulkier than the autos
3. more expensive than other options
Kel-Tec P-3at:
Pros:
1. slim, light-weight design allows easy, comfortable pocket carry
2. very concealable
3. Kel-Tec Customer service (from what I have heard)
4. 6-7 rounds and quick mag change
5. After-market support
Cons:
1. Very rudimentary sights
2. plastic construction (what can I say? I like steel.)
3. 380 ACP leaves something to be desired
4. Pistol feels rough and cheap
5. some reliability issues have been reported
Kel-Tec PF9
Pros:
1. 9mm
2. best sights of the four
3. bigger grip for more control
Cons:
1. Maybe too large for pocket carry
2. Plastic construction
3. Don't know much about this fairly new pistol
4. Not as much after-market support
Ruger LCP
Pros:
1. Same easily carried demensions as P-3at
2. feels much smoother and more refined than the P-3at
3. Doesn't have the cheap feel of the Kel-Tec
Cons:
1. 380 ACP
2. sights are almost non-existant
3. Pistol is new and therefore un-tested
4. Some people have reported issues with Ruger Customer Service in the past
So, there's my choices and the pros and cons as I see them through handling. I'll post a poll to get a general feel. Feel free to add advice and give me more pros and cons from your experience. Thanks in advance.
Smith & Wesson 642
Pros:
1. Reliable
2. Smith & Wesson customer service
3. 38 Spc +P capable
4. all metal construction
5. Lots of after-market support
Cons:
1. Only five rounds
2. bulkier than the autos
3. more expensive than other options
Kel-Tec P-3at:
Pros:
1. slim, light-weight design allows easy, comfortable pocket carry
2. very concealable
3. Kel-Tec Customer service (from what I have heard)
4. 6-7 rounds and quick mag change
5. After-market support
Cons:
1. Very rudimentary sights
2. plastic construction (what can I say? I like steel.)
3. 380 ACP leaves something to be desired
4. Pistol feels rough and cheap
5. some reliability issues have been reported
Kel-Tec PF9
Pros:
1. 9mm
2. best sights of the four
3. bigger grip for more control
Cons:
1. Maybe too large for pocket carry
2. Plastic construction
3. Don't know much about this fairly new pistol
4. Not as much after-market support
Ruger LCP
Pros:
1. Same easily carried demensions as P-3at
2. feels much smoother and more refined than the P-3at
3. Doesn't have the cheap feel of the Kel-Tec
Cons:
1. 380 ACP
2. sights are almost non-existant
3. Pistol is new and therefore un-tested
4. Some people have reported issues with Ruger Customer Service in the past
So, there's my choices and the pros and cons as I see them through handling. I'll post a poll to get a general feel. Feel free to add advice and give me more pros and cons from your experience. Thanks in advance.