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CaseyChaos · 03-28-2008, 08:42 PM

I have one of these little stainless steel noise makers and can't decide if I want to keep it or get shed of it for something else.

Does anyone have an idea on what an excellent condition, used one of these might be worth? Are they worth keeping? I haven't shot it all that much but when I have, it has performed well enough.

Something tells me I might enjoy a Keltec or Bersa more.

Thanks for your insight in advance.

**nikon777** · 03-28-2008, 08:54 PM

Id toss it and get a Ruger LCP.

Lazarus · 03-28-2008, 09:32 PM

Nikon, is that your LCP?

Elgis · 03-28-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CaseyChaos

I have one of these little stainless steel noise makers and can't decide if I want to keep it or get shed of it for something else.

Does anyone have an idea on what an excellent condition, used one of these might be worth? Are they worth keeping? I haven't shot it all that much but when I have, it has performed well enough.

Something tells me I might enjoy a Keltec or Bersa more.

Thanks for your insight in advance.

I had a Cobra, (really horrrible trigger), and would have traded for the Ruger LCP but not a dealer in town has one in stock. I ended up with the Bersa. I got the version with the raised white dot sights. It fits in a front pocket of my jeans, casual slacks and dress slacks. It shoots reasonably well at close quarters of 7 to 10 yards. Uncle Mikes pocket holster fits it O.K. I'd prefer a leather hoster but have to order other things first for other guns. Good luck!

jeepinbanditrider · 03-28-2008, 10:48 PM

Not sure on the worth of one in good condition. My buddy at work got one for free with the purchase of his Kimber and I've been trying to get him to sell it to me for a 100 bucks just to have a knock around pocket gun that I won't care about.

I've shot it a few times and it shoots alright I just don't like the magazine release.

Have you checked GunBroker.com Online Gun Auction or GunsAmerica - Connecting Gun Buyers to Gun Sellers Since 1997 to see what they are going for on there? That may give you a general idea of what to start the price out at.

**nikon777** · 03-29-2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus

Nikon, is that your LCP?

No, but I do want one. They seem to be excellent shooters for what they are. Reliability trumping all other aspects.

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CaseyChaos · 03-29-2008, 06:53 PM

It looks like I could pull down close to 200 bux for it, according to Gunbroker. That's more than I paid for it about 10 years ago. It's the single action with the grip safety.

I need to read up more on the Ruger. I know a few guys that were excited about it coming out. What are they running?

Thanks for the help, folks.

jeepinbanditrider · 03-29-2008, 07:20 PM

Ohh a single action one. The one my buddy has is a double action the single actions are sopoused to be hard to find now.

lazycatxd · 04-01-2008, 08:20 AM

If I were going to pocket carry a 380 it would be a Bersa Thunder. Wait, hold it, I do! It is dead flat reliable and can tear ragged holes in a target at 7 yards in rapid fire.

stretdr · 04-01-2008, 09:12 AM

Bersa!!!

03-28-2008, 08:42 PM	#1
CaseyChaos XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 46	AMT .380 Backup I have one of these little stainless steel noise makers and can't decide if I want to keep it or get shed of it for something else. Does anyone have an idea on what an excellent condition, used one of these might be worth? Are they worth keeping? I haven't shot it all that much but when I have, it has performed well enough. Something tells me I might enjoy a Keltec or Bersa more. Thanks for your insight in advance.

03-28-2008, 08:54 PM	#2
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 6,750	Id toss it and get a Ruger LCP. __________________ Clinging bitterly to guns and religion since 1977.. My Blogspot.

03-28-2008, 09:32 PM	#3
Lazarus XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,957	Nikon, is that your LCP? __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

03-28-2008, 10:48 PM	#5
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,751	Not sure on the worth of one in good condition. My buddy at work got one for free with the purchase of his Kimber and I've been trying to get him to sell it to me for a 100 bucks just to have a knock around pocket gun that I won't care about. I've shot it a few times and it shoots alright I just don't like the magazine release. Have you checked GunBroker.com Online Gun Auction or GunsAmerica - Connecting Gun Buyers to Gun Sellers Since 1997 to see what they are going for on there? That may give you a general idea of what to start the price out at. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

03-29-2008, 07:20 PM	#8
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,751	Ohh a single action one. The one my buddy has is a double action the single actions are sopoused to be hard to find now. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

03-29-2008, 06:53 PM	#7
CaseyChaos XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 46	It looks like I could pull down close to 200 bux for it, according to Gunbroker. That's more than I paid for it about 10 years ago. It's the single action with the grip safety. I need to read up more on the Ruger. I know a few guys that were excited about it coming out. What are they running? Thanks for the help, folks.

04-01-2008, 08:20 AM	#9
lazycatxd XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Texas Posts: 33	If I were going to pocket carry a 380 it would be a Bersa Thunder. Wait, hold it, I do! It is dead flat reliable and can tear ragged holes in a target at 7 yards in rapid fire.

04-01-2008, 09:12 AM	#10
stretdr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 182	Bersa!!! __________________ Springfield XD 45 ACP Tactical Smith & Wesson Model 3906 9mm Smith & Wesson .38 Special Rossi .38 Special Bersa .380 DuoTone Colt Model 1908 .380 Colt MKIV Gov. Model .380 Colt 70 Series 1911 .45 ACP North American Arms .22 Magnum Beretta Bobcat .25

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