makarovnik
Member
- Joined
- Jul 8, 2006
- Messages
- 1,678
Kel-Tec. It's been out longer and in the greatest numbers of the bunch. The hard chrome models seem to be the best. Not sure if they get more finishing care at the factory or what.
Which is more reliable?
- Thread starter psyprofessor
- Start date
- Status
IMTHDUKE
Member
Go at least 380 and forget the 32....You're not going to save much on size to go up to a 380.
Colt Mustang Pocketlite goin run you more $, but if it's your carry gun, I would not skimp on dependability.
If you're set on those you named...go with the Keltec
Colt Mustang Pocketlite goin run you more $, but if it's your carry gun, I would not skimp on dependability.
If you're set on those you named...go with the Keltec
Andrew Wyatt
Member
why do you need a little gun like that? guns that small are really too small to shoot well, and they're anemic, which is a bad combo.
at least step up to the midsize kahrs or the little glocks. those are at least passably shootable.
at least step up to the midsize kahrs or the little glocks. those are at least passably shootable.
^Anemic yes,
But all the guns mentioned on this thread can be shot well out to 7-10yds..With a little practice ..which is far more than they'll probably ever needed for
and nothing carries easier than most of these guns..when deep cover is required.
..rest assured tiny ultralite pocketguns will never replace my service caliber weapons ..or prolly that of anyone else
But all the guns mentioned on this thread can be shot well out to 7-10yds..With a little practice ..which is far more than they'll probably ever needed for
and nothing carries easier than most of these guns..when deep cover is required...rest assured tiny ultralite pocketguns will never replace my service caliber weapons ..or prolly that of anyone else
Kel-tec does not manufacture firearms as their primary business. They make guns when they get the time to do so.
The ruger LCP is about the nicest small .380 you can get and it has a lifetime warranty whereas the kel-tec has an expiration date.
I know you probably won't shoot it alot, but I've seen quite a few kel-tecs come back with broken frames after just a few thousand rounds or so.
I wouldn't even bother with the 32. I know that "a .32 in on you is better than the .45 you leave at home" but I have to draw the line on viable defensive calibers somewhere, and for me, the .32 is a comical little bullet with poor ballistics.
Get the ruger LCP. Unless someone has a kel-tec on their shelf, you'll have a hard time finding one right now.
The ruger LCP is about the nicest small .380 you can get and it has a lifetime warranty whereas the kel-tec has an expiration date.
I know you probably won't shoot it alot, but I've seen quite a few kel-tecs come back with broken frames after just a few thousand rounds or so.
I wouldn't even bother with the 32. I know that "a .32 in on you is better than the .45 you leave at home" but I have to draw the line on viable defensive calibers somewhere, and for me, the .32 is a comical little bullet with poor ballistics.
Get the ruger LCP. Unless someone has a kel-tec on their shelf, you'll have a hard time finding one right now.
Lonestar49
Member
Not sure but,
...
IIRC, Beretta Tomcats have a frame cracking problem, be them NIB/low round count or used, and IIRC, this is another item that BUSA is "real slow" on resolving/fixing or replacing. Personally, if this is the gun I'm thinking of, I wouldn't go there.. OMMV
Others of mention, from what I have read, have good reputations IIRC.
Ls
...
IIRC, Beretta Tomcats have a frame cracking problem, be them NIB/low round count or used, and IIRC, this is another item that BUSA is "real slow" on resolving/fixing or replacing. Personally, if this is the gun I'm thinking of, I wouldn't go there.. OMMV
Others of mention, from what I have read, have good reputations IIRC.
Ls
SwampWolf
Member
Where did you see this? It's been my experience that Ruger takes care of its customers but I've never seen them promise a "lifetime warranty".
- Status
