Taurus Mil Pro, Skyy CPX-1, or Kel-tec? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Boma · 07-13-2006, 12:33 PM

I'm trying to decide which one I want.

Taurus PT145 Mil Pro Bitone (45ACP)
Skyy CPX-1 Bitone (9MM)
Kel-tec P3AT (.380)
Kel-tec (9MM)

What would you pick?

I only have an XD9 Service and MAK-90 right now. What would compliment what I have best? The service pokes my theigh when I sit down with my IWB Holster. I need a smaller gun so I can carry anywhere at anytime (within the legal limits).

SLCDave · 07-13-2006, 12:38 PM

Of the 4, I would choose the Taurus, then the P3AT. I've owned the P11, the Skyy is nearly the same thing as the P11. It was OK, but not really what I was looking for.

If I needed a pocket gun out of the 4 listed, I'd probably pick the P3AT over the Taurus though.

bd · 07-13-2006, 01:04 PM

I don't have a P3AT, but I do have the P32 and with a good pocket holster there's no excuse not to carry it.

The little Kel-tecs are lightweight, reliable, easily conceable and easy to carry. They are a great gun to have when anything else is just too much, especially in the summer.

If I've got pants on....I'm carrying my P32.

bd

The Tengu · 07-13-2006, 01:46 PM

If it were my choice, I'd pick the Kel-Tec P11.

**beardman2** · 07-13-2006, 02:03 PM

For me I'd got P3AT. You already have a full size carry peice. The Mil-pro, skyys etc are not a big enough difference for me to justify the purchase. The new PF9 might cut it but no real sightings of them yet. I went the the P3AT for the reasons BD stated it was so small there would be no reason not to carry it. If I need more firepower I'll be taking the XD. 40 tactical.

Sssnake · 07-13-2006, 05:03 PM

P3AT is one of the best in pocket guns for warm/hot weather clothing.
I have a PF-9 on order though from Kel Tec and that most likely will replace the P3AT as my lightweight CCW when it finally ships.

P11 and Mill Pro are more of an IWB gun, Skyy I would stay away from simply because of very questionable business practices (its the principle)

So Flo · 07-13-2006, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bd

I don't have a P3AT, but I do have the P32 and with a good pocket holster there's no excuse not to carry it.

The little Kel-tecs are lightweight, reliable, easily conceable and easy to carry. They are a great gun to have when anything else is just too much, especially in the summer.

If I've got pants on....I'm carrying my P32.

bd

+1
Couldn't have said it better myself!

philbo · 07-13-2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bd

I don't have a P3AT, but I do have the P32 and with a good pocket holster there's no excuse not to carry it.

The little Kel-tecs are lightweight, reliable, easily conceable and easy to carry. They are a great gun to have when anything else is just too much, especially in the summer.

If I've got pants on....I'm carrying my P32.

bd

+1 on the Keltec in either 32/380.

I've owned and carried both the mil pro in 9 and the p11. The ability to conceal them was no easier than concealing the XD9sc I now carry. But, the P3at gets carried when the others can't be. If you were limited to one right now, buy the 380/32 as a backup to your service.

ZBoater · 07-13-2006, 06:56 PM

Check out the Bersa Thunder .380 Concealed Carry. It is currently my main carry while I take out my Tomcat out for a spin often enough to feel comfortable with it. I felt the Kel-tec P3-AT to be TOO thin - a matter of personal taste. It is without a doubt the easiest to carry, but not a lot of fun at the range I would imagine. The 380CC is very thin and lightweight, and can be carried in a BIG pocket or IWB very comfortably, holds 8+1 .380ACP rounds, and I can shoot 50-100 rounds every trip to the range without killing my hand. Practice makes perfect...

The Tengu · 07-13-2006, 07:02 PM

I'm eagerly awaiting the PF9's debut... so I can pick up a cheap P11.

07-13-2006, 12:33 PM	#1
Boma XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 684	Taurus Mil Pro, Skyy CPX-1, or Kel-tec? I'm trying to decide which one I want. Taurus PT145 Mil Pro Bitone (45ACP) Skyy CPX-1 Bitone (9MM) Kel-tec P3AT (.380) Kel-tec (9MM) What would you pick? I only have an XD9 Service and MAK-90 right now. What would compliment what I have best? The service pokes my theigh when I sit down with my IWB Holster. I need a smaller gun so I can carry anywhere at anytime (within the legal limits). __________________ The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable. -Sun Tzu

07-13-2006, 12:38 PM	#2
SLCDave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,983	Of the 4, I would choose the Taurus, then the P3AT. I've owned the P11, the Skyy is nearly the same thing as the P11. It was OK, but not really what I was looking for. If I needed a pocket gun out of the 4 listed, I'd probably pick the P3AT over the Taurus though. __________________ We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. Thomas Jefferson Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

07-13-2006, 01:46 PM	#4
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,766	If it were my choice, I'd pick the Kel-Tec P11. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

07-13-2006, 02:03 PM	#5
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	For me I'd got P3AT. You already have a full size carry peice. The Mil-pro, skyys etc are not a big enough difference for me to justify the purchase. The new PF9 might cut it but no real sightings of them yet. I went the the P3AT for the reasons BD stated it was so small there would be no reason not to carry it. If I need more firepower I'll be taking the XD. 40 tactical. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

07-13-2006, 06:56 PM	#9
ZBoater XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 70	Check out the Bersa Thunder .380 Concealed Carry. It is currently my main carry while I take out my Tomcat out for a spin often enough to feel comfortable with it. I felt the Kel-tec P3-AT to be TOO thin - a matter of personal taste. It is without a doubt the easiest to carry, but not a lot of fun at the range I would imagine. The 380CC is very thin and lightweight, and can be carried in a BIG pocket or IWB very comfortably, holds 8+1 .380ACP rounds, and I can shoot 50-100 rounds every trip to the range without killing my hand. Practice makes perfect... __________________ *NAA Guardian 380 Sig P232 Walther P99C AS * Glock 26 * Glock 19** Beretta M9 * H&K USP compact .40S&W Mossberg M590A1 12 gauge

07-13-2006, 01:04 PM	#3
bd XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,864	I don't have a P3AT, but I do have the P32 and with a good pocket holster there's no excuse not to carry it. The little Kel-tecs are lightweight, reliable, easily conceable and easy to carry. They are a great gun to have when anything else is just too much, especially in the summer. If I've got pants on....I'm carrying my P32. bd

07-13-2006, 05:03 PM	#6
Sssnake XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carson City Nevada Posts: 234	P3AT is one of the best in pocket guns for warm/hot weather clothing. I have a PF-9 on order though from Kel Tec and that most likely will replace the P3AT as my lightweight CCW when it finally ships. P11 and Mill Pro are more of an IWB gun, Skyy I would stay away from simply because of very questionable business practices (its the principle)

07-13-2006, 07:02 PM	#10
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,766	I'm eagerly awaiting the PF9's debut... so I can pick up a cheap P11. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

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