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LDMF · 10-17-2007, 04:40 AM

First off may I say that I have been a lurker around here for a while. About a year ago I purchased a XD40. Very happy with that purchase. Great gun but a little big for every day carry, IMHO. Just picked up a Lasermax for it and love it. Although I am afriad that it actually might reduce my shooting skills. Instead of pushing the front sight, I am looking for the little red dot. Oh well after the newness wears off I'm sure I will return to shooting without it on.

Anyway, to my question for all of you. I have been reading extensively on XDTalk about CCW choices. What I am looking for is a smaller CCW. Maybe a single stack, IWB or pocket holster. I am thinking of going either 9mm (for cost of ammo) or 380. Like to keep price under $300. Really like my lasermax so it would be great if I could get it on my purchase as well. I have read really good things here on XDTalk about the Bersa. A ppk would be nice but not going to happen within my price range. Do you like gunbroker.com? What are you thoughts? Any and all advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advanced,

LDMF

**dsr30** · 10-17-2007, 06:46 AM

a kel-tec p11 would be one to consider or you may be able to find a used taurus pt111 for under $300.

mrwildroot · 10-17-2007, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDMF

First off may I say that I have been a lurker around here for a while. About a year ago I purchased a XD40. Very happy with that purchase. Great gun but a little big for every day carry, IMHO. Just picked up a Lasermax for it and love it. Although I am afriad that it actually might reduce my shooting skills. Instead of pushing the front sight, I am looking for the little red dot. Oh well after the newness wears off I'm sure I will return to shooting without it on.

Anyway, to my question for all of you. I have been reading extensively on XDTalk about CCW choices. What I am looking for is a smaller CCW. Maybe a single stack, IWB or pocket holster. I am thinking of going either 9mm (for cost of ammo) or 380. Like to keep price under $300. Really like my lasermax so it would be great if I could get it on my purchase as well. I have read really good things here on XDTalk about the Bersa. A ppk would be nice but not going to happen within my price range. Do you like gunbroker.com? What are you thoughts? Any and all advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advanced,

LDMF

Bersa Thunder .380, or the CC model. Just bought a CC NIB yesterday and paid around $280.0O OTD.
Found a KelTec P3AT used for $220.00.
The Bersa is way more fun to shoot than the KT.
mrwildroot

cobra · 10-17-2007, 08:53 AM

i carry a kel-tec p11 9mm almost daily, IMO its a good shooter i picked mine up for just under 300 i think, its been a while though.......

Puppy · 10-17-2007, 08:58 AM

If I recall my buddy got a Kel-Tec PF 9 for around $ 300.

fyrfytrcwd · 10-17-2007, 05:43 PM

I'd go with the Kel-Tec P3AT. I have three of them with no issues. Great gun for the money. See if you can find the Hard Chrome version. These should be around of a little more than $300. The blued version should sell for around $250, and the Parked version between $280-300. I carry one every day. If you want more info, check out KTOG.org.

Good Luck!

-Fyr

**einheit 13** · 10-17-2007, 05:57 PM

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/H...ak_Pistol.html

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/C...18_Pistol.html

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ind...OD&ProdID=1061

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ind...OD&ProdID=1281

and just for giggles......
http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/V...ollection.html

Goodfella_XD45 · 10-17-2007, 06:09 PM

Just got a Hard Chrome PF-9 in my shop today, selling for $289.95

Bree · 10-18-2007, 03:49 AM

Keltec P3AT .380. It's the cat's meow of pocket guns. 11 oz. with loaded mag. 7 shot capacity. Slips into your jeans pocket and you can get it out. Slips into a vest pocket or just about any other pocket. You simply won't find a smaller, lighter .380.

It is well built and reliable. And the company backs the gun with great service. It has a large following of very happy users.

While the .380 is not as powerful as the 9mm, you can use a deep penetrator like Corbon DPX and get good penetration and good expansion. It is certainly more than adequate for a backup gun. If I were a BG I would throw my hands in the air in the face of one of these weapons. No way that I would chance tangling with a .380 DPX round.

And the price is right!! Highly recommended.

PS... PF9 is just a little bit too big to fit comfortably in your pocket. You can get it in but it is hard to get it out. If you were going to wear it on a belt or IWB that would be fine but then why not get a Kahr PM45 or other midget .45 ACP or .40? A pocket gun needs to fit in your pocket.

Goodfella_XD45 · 10-18-2007, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bree

If you were going to wear it on a belt or IWB that would be fine but then why not get a Kahr PM45 or other midget .45 ACP or .40? A pocket gun needs to fit in your pocket.

Because its under $300 unlike most other choices. Plus it maintains a narrow slide due to the 9mm round as where most 45s or 40s are quite a bit beefier.

10-17-2007, 04:40 AM	#1
LDMF XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 12	Inexpensive, CC choices. What's your call? First off may I say that I have been a lurker around here for a while. About a year ago I purchased a XD40. Very happy with that purchase. Great gun but a little big for every day carry, IMHO. Just picked up a Lasermax for it and love it. Although I am afriad that it actually might reduce my shooting skills. Instead of pushing the front sight, I am looking for the little red dot. Oh well after the newness wears off I'm sure I will return to shooting without it on. Anyway, to my question for all of you. I have been reading extensively on XDTalk about CCW choices. What I am looking for is a smaller CCW. Maybe a single stack, IWB or pocket holster. I am thinking of going either 9mm (for cost of ammo) or 380. Like to keep price under $300. Really like my lasermax so it would be great if I could get it on my purchase as well. I have read really good things here on XDTalk about the Bersa. A ppk would be nice but not going to happen within my price range. Do you like gunbroker.com? What are you thoughts? Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advanced, LDMF

10-17-2007, 06:46 AM	#2
dsr30 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: VA Posts: 422	a kel-tec p11 would be one to consider or you may be able to find a used taurus pt111 for under $300. __________________ XD9 Service

10-17-2007, 05:43 PM	#6
fyrfytrcwd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunny Florida. Posts: 233	I'd go with the Kel-Tec P3AT. I have three of them with no issues. Great gun for the money. See if you can find the Hard Chrome version. These should be around of a little more than $300. The blued version should sell for around $250, and the Parked version between $280-300. I carry one every day. If you want more info, check out KTOG.org. Good Luck! -Fyr __________________ XD45c, XD9sc, The Entire Kahr Collection (except .45...), Many 1911's, A Few Glocks, Kel-Tecs, A Few Black Rifles and assorted other toys... "Leave the gun... Take the Cannoli..." Last edited by fyrfytrcwd : 10-18-2007 at 09:32 PM.

10-17-2007, 05:57 PM	#7
einheit 13 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia, C.S.A. Posts: 5,496	http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/H...ak_Pistol.html http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/C...18_Pistol.html http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ind...OD&ProdID=1061 http://www.centerfiresystems.com/ind...OD&ProdID=1281 and just for giggles...... http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/V...ollection.html __________________ Die Erde wird das sanfte erben! (the earth shall inherit the meek!) “It is the lack of will power, and not the lack of arms which render us incapable of offering any serious resistance.”

10-17-2007, 06:09 PM	#8
Goodfella_XD45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 112	Just got a Hard Chrome PF-9 in my shop today, selling for $289.95 __________________ -XD45 Service -Ruger SP-101 .357 -Keltec P3AT 1*

10-17-2007, 08:53 AM	#4
cobra XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT Posts: 662	i carry a kel-tec p11 9mm almost daily, IMO its a good shooter i picked mine up for just under 300 i think, its been a while though.......

10-17-2007, 08:58 AM	#5
Puppy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 342	If I recall my buddy got a Kel-Tec PF 9 for around $ 300.

10-18-2007, 03:49 AM	#9
Bree XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,954 Blog Entries: 5	Keltec P3AT .380. It's the cat's meow of pocket guns. 11 oz. with loaded mag. 7 shot capacity. Slips into your jeans pocket and you can get it out. Slips into a vest pocket or just about any other pocket. You simply won't find a smaller, lighter .380. It is well built and reliable. And the company backs the gun with great service. It has a large following of very happy users. While the .380 is not as powerful as the 9mm, you can use a deep penetrator like Corbon DPX and get good penetration and good expansion. It is certainly more than adequate for a backup gun. If I were a BG I would throw my hands in the air in the face of one of these weapons. No way that I would chance tangling with a .380 DPX round. And the price is right!! Highly recommended. PS... PF9 is just a little bit too big to fit comfortably in your pocket. You can get it in but it is hard to get it out. If you were going to wear it on a belt or IWB that would be fine but then why not get a Kahr PM45 or other midget .45 ACP or .40? A pocket gun needs to fit in your pocket. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! I support McCain-Palin with CASH! Last edited by Bree : 10-18-2007 at 03:54 AM.

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