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compact gun question

Postby sochr000 on Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:48 pm

So I'm thinking about getting a small pistol and although I've asked this before, what's the consensus. I'm looking at a couple like a Bersa thunder .380 or Kel-tec series like the pf9.

My preferred local shop has a Bersa for $299, and I've heard pretty good things about it. Another local shop has a kel-tec, either 9mm or 380, can't remember.

There's also a p-232 and an lcp, but the sig feels weird and has some odd features. I'm also not opposed to a wheel-gun.
Let me know the good and/or bad of these if you have experience with them.
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Re: compact gun question

Postby 1911fan on Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:56 pm

I really hate to say this where Justa can read it, but my small gun is a either a G26 or a 6.45 para. The baby G is an awful nice gun for the money. THey run about $400 bucks from streichers new. and its a actually easier for me to shoot well with the short grip than the bigger versions of G's


IF you have the money and want a really nice, really reliable .45, the 6.45 para is a SWEET package.
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Re: compact gun question

Postby VikesFan1 on Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:02 pm

sochr000 wrote:Bersa thunder .380 or Kel-tec series like the pf9.

+1 on the Bersa 380. I shot my Buddies and it's a tack driver. I liked it so much that I went out and bought their CC (conceal carry) version of the same gun. The CC is a little thinner yet, with rounder corners, but it loses the better sights and grip. The kel-tec doesn't compare IMO. Good luck. Oh, and I had no failures with either gun.
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Re: compact gun question

Postby 45usp45 on Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:59 pm

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Re: compact gun question

Postby SAM on Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:06 pm

For the money---------------the Bersa .380 is hard to beat. I have one-the wife has one-noooo issues. Great guns for the range-Kel-tek not so great. Easy to field strip and clean. Get the Bersa wrap-around rubber grips. Problems--drop it at GM. ;)
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Re: compact gun question

Postby Rogelk on Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:51 pm

What's weird about the P-232? I don't have any experience with one, but I bet it's well made. This review liked it. http://www.lesjones.com/2003/09/16/rang ... -p232-380/
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Re: compact gun question

Postby Thunderjohn on Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:12 pm

I've had a bunch of Bersas, all calibers. Never had a problem.
The bottom mag release on the Sig is maybe what you're talking about? My Bersa 380's always shot better
than my Sig 230, sorry to say.

If you want to shoot it once in awhile, the Bersa will feel a lot better than any of the KelTecs.
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Re: compact gun question

Postby sochr000 on Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:26 pm

The 232's mag release is odd, the fact that there's no slide release, and just the general feel turned me off.
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Re: compact gun question

Postby BBeckwith on Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:31 pm

Well my two cents... I just picked up a lightly used Kahr PM9 and love it the size is great for a pocket gun. It shoots very well. A little pricey if it is new out of the box. I found a very nice one used for $500.
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Re: compact gun question

Postby justaguy on Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:35 pm

Since 1911fan stole my thunder I will have to say J frame. I'm a huge fan of the "space age alloy" J frames and I helped 3 convert to them. Not that I did much other than let them carry mine for a while. They allow you to always have a firearm, even in sweat pants which I think we all know is what I always wear because I'm a fat ass, and custom made sweat pants are all I can find that fit me.
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Re: compact gun question

Postby Rogelk on Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:57 pm

justaguy wrote:....even in sweat pants which I think we all know is what I always wear because I'm a fat ass, and custom made sweat pants are all I can find that fit me.


Well, don't feel alone. But, this gal could take your good advice on wearing sweaties. :shock:

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Re: compact gun question

Postby Rogelk on Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:29 pm

sochr000 wrote:The 232's mag release is odd, the fact that there's no slide release, and just the general feel turned me off.


If that's the case...I'd save my pennies for this little guy...But, I just dig Sigs 8-)

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Re: compact gun question

Postby bstrawse on Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:41 pm

I have a LCP - it's generally my wear around the house / last resort carry gun. I'm quite fond of it - I have no complaints.

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Re: compact gun question

Postby Rem700 on Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:51 pm

Guess it all depends on what you mean by small and what your idea of pocket carry is, I have tried both J fames and the Kahr PM9 and didnt care for either as far as size, To big for what I was wanting one for. I have a P3AT which I can drop in a rear pants pocket, Probably would work in a shirt pocket if needed. I think it comes down to what you are willing to compromise, size, caliber, capacity.
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Re: compact gun question

Postby bensdad on Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:00 am

It's pretty well been said. You gotta decide what "pocket carry" means to you. I can't carry anything bigger than an LCP in a pocket. But I'm a tiny little bit of a man. My wife has a Bersa Thunder 380. No problems. Round count is probably a couple thousand now (I'm guessing). We also have an LCP for church. It carries like a wallet.
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