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**KingAirDriver** · 03-28-2007, 06:09 PM

I now turn to my fellow firearm know-it-alls!! I'm in the market for a lightweight gun for Summer carry, and the KelTec P3AT is at the top of my list right now. I've got an XD-9SC and a USPc 9mm, but sometimes they just don't work with a t-shirt.

I've read up on the P3AT and know it is a pain to shoot and is not a range gun, and that they sometimes might have a few problems that would need to be worked out to run reliably, but...for the price and size they seem to fit the bill.

What I need to know is, really, what else is out there to consider? I'd like something in similar size and price to the KelTec P3AT. I've seen the newer 9mms that KT has to offer, but they seem a tad too large for pocket carry. No revolvers either...I just don't prefer them. I really don't want to go under .380 in caliber either. If there aren't any other options then that's fine, the decision will be easy!

Thanks!

Lazarus · 03-28-2007, 06:15 PM

For the size I dont think you can beat the KelTec but I like the SW Airweight. I dont care for revolvers that much either but I really want one of them.

Timmy44221 · 03-28-2007, 06:25 PM

I dont htink you will find anything beeter than the kel-tec. Also they had some issues earlier in production, but I belive that they have been out for quite a few years, and the issues are now resolved. I know the P3at has some design changes that are supposted to have made it 100%. I will be buying a p3at or p32 this weekend if the price is right.

Chewie146 · 03-28-2007, 06:28 PM

If you don't mind spending a little extra, like 700 bucks, the Kahr firearms shoot like a dream and hold more than a revolver. I don't have one, but I do have a P11. I love it. It's durable and realiable. Not bad for under 300.

Frostyeyes · 03-28-2007, 07:09 PM

Bersa Thunder 380, approx cost 225.00 they shoot well and fit your hand much better than the Kel Tec

Lazarus · 03-28-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Frostyeyes

Bersa Thunder 380, approx cost 225.00 they shoot well and fit your hand much better than the Kel Tec

Been thinking about getting one of these for a while, although for about $150 more I can get a new Walther PPK.

jdavionic · 03-28-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Frostyeyes

Bersa Thunder 380, approx cost 225.00 they shoot well and fit your hand much better than the Kel Tec

I've been pondering the same as King Air, and the Bersa .380 is one of the guns on my possible buy list.

Polymerhead · 03-28-2007, 07:28 PM

I shot a Sig P232 today and was impressed to say the least! The thing is the size of a Walther PPK but super light, holds 7+1 in .380 and I was dropping 8" steel plates at 10 yards like nothing! A buddy just paid ~$300 for one and I'm completely jealous. Maybe a bit too big for the pocket but it would completely disappear IWB and you'd never know it was there!!!

**jnclement** · 03-28-2007, 08:14 PM

Bersa 380 is a good one, but there is no comparison with the Kel-Tec when it comes to concealment. Get the Kel-Tec, and try it. If it isn't reliable, sell it.

**KingAirDriver** · 03-28-2007, 09:16 PM

Thanks, all, for the replies. I've considered the Bersa, and the fact that Buds has them for $215 right now is amazing, but I'm really looking for something that I could slip in my pocket. I'd LOVE a Kahr...fondled one today actually...but it is a bit more than the Missus will let me spend. I appreciate the info on the KT, and whenever I get the tax money I'll probably pick up a P3AT! THANKS!

03-28-2007, 06:09 PM	#1
KingAirDriver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: FL230 and KS Posts: 1,374	Other than a KelTec... I now turn to my fellow firearm know-it-alls!! I'm in the market for a lightweight gun for Summer carry, and the KelTec P3AT is at the top of my list right now. I've got an XD-9SC and a USPc 9mm, but sometimes they just don't work with a t-shirt. I've read up on the P3AT and know it is a pain to shoot and is not a range gun, and that they sometimes might have a few problems that would need to be worked out to run reliably, but...for the price and size they seem to fit the bill. What I need to know is, really, what else is out there to consider? I'd like something in similar size and price to the KelTec P3AT. I've seen the newer 9mms that KT has to offer, but they seem a tad too large for pocket carry. No revolvers either...I just don't prefer them. I really don't want to go under .380 in caliber either. If there aren't any other options then that's fine, the decision will be easy! Thanks! __________________ "When life's on the line, we're in the air." Freight Dogs - Order of the Sleepless Knights.

03-28-2007, 06:15 PM	#2
Lazarus XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,961	For the size I dont think you can beat the KelTec but I like the SW Airweight. I dont care for revolvers that much either but I really want one of them. __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

03-28-2007, 06:28 PM	#4
Chewie146 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Alamos Posts: 727	If you don't mind spending a little extra, like 700 bucks, the Kahr firearms shoot like a dream and hold more than a revolver. I don't have one, but I do have a P11. I love it. It's durable and realiable. Not bad for under 300. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- "Beware the man with one gun..." Befriend the man with 30? Last edited by Chewie146; 03-28-2007 at 06:31 PM.

03-28-2007, 07:09 PM	#5
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 910	Bersa Thunder 380, approx cost 225.00 they shoot well and fit your hand much better than the Kel Tec __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

03-28-2007, 07:28 PM	#8
Polymerhead XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MO, USA Posts: 1,399	I shot a Sig P232 today and was impressed to say the least! The thing is the size of a Walther PPK but super light, holds 7+1 in .380 and I was dropping 8" steel plates at 10 yards like nothing! A buddy just paid ~$300 for one and I'm completely jealous. Maybe a bit too big for the pocket but it would completely disappear IWB and you'd never know it was there!!! __________________ No alarms and no surprises, please.

03-28-2007, 06:25 PM	#3
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	I dont htink you will find anything beeter than the kel-tec. Also they had some issues earlier in production, but I belive that they have been out for quite a few years, and the issues are now resolved. I know the P3at has some design changes that are supposted to have made it 100%. I will be buying a p3at or p32 this weekend if the price is right.

03-28-2007, 08:14 PM	#9
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,479	Bersa 380 is a good one, but there is no comparison with the Kel-Tec when it comes to concealment. Get the Kel-Tec, and try it. If it isn't reliable, sell it.

03-28-2007, 09:16 PM	#10
KingAirDriver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: FL230 and KS Posts: 1,374	Thanks, all, for the replies. I've considered the Bersa, and the fact that Buds has them for $215 right now is amazing, but I'm really looking for something that I could slip in my pocket. I'd LOVE a Kahr...fondled one today actually...but it is a bit more than the Missus will let me spend. I appreciate the info on the KT, and whenever I get the tax money I'll probably pick up a P3AT! THANKS! __________________ "When life's on the line, we're in the air." Freight Dogs - Order of the Sleepless Knights.

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