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IndianaJones · 05-01-2008, 01:59 PM

Ruger LCP

Or the Keltec

Which would you choose and why?

Maddcat1 · 05-01-2008, 02:00 PM

you can buy 2 KT's for 1 Ruger

ScottyT · 05-01-2008, 02:04 PM

I haven't shot (or even held) the Ruger yet, but we recently bought the Kel Tec P3AT as my wife's carry gun. The previous owner (who I trust) put about 50 rounds through it, we have put 100 rounds though it and it hasn't had any problems. Certainly not the most comfortable gun to shoot, but it is powerful (relative to its size, of course) and more accurate than I was expecting. It pinched my finger a bit and I can only get 1.5 fingers on the grip, I only put 20 rounds through it myself, my wife has done 80 over two trips to the range and, even though it is not comfortable to shoot 20+ rounds with at once, she loves it and it is the perfect carry size for her.

IndianaJones · 05-01-2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maddcat1

you can buy 2 KT's for 1 Ruger

And I could have bought 2 S&W Sigma's or the 1 Springfield XD that I Did buy.

I have held neither the LCP or the KelTec, so i'm just asking for information from people who have experience with one or the other or both.

longtalltechsan · 05-01-2008, 02:46 PM

I had a P3AT. It had many ejection problems. I finally sent it back to keltec and they replaced the barrel and slide. I shot 50 rounds through it and then sold it and bought a SW 642.

I have heard better things out of the LCP than the keltec.

boricua9mm · 05-01-2008, 03:58 PM

Between the Kel-Tec in the 1st picture and the Kel-Tec in the 2nd picture, I'd have to go with the Kel-Tec.

All jokes aside, I've never been a fan of anything kel-Tec makes, so I would rather roll my dice on the Ruger.

chupacabrachus · 05-01-2008, 05:17 PM

I'm more of a Kel-Tec P11 kinda guy

Reeek · 05-01-2008, 06:35 PM

What's with that big rear sight on the second kel Tec pic?

**Se2002** · 05-01-2008, 06:46 PM

I have always been a Ruger fan and the KelTecs seem cheapy made.

thejoe · 05-01-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndianaJones

And I could have bought 2 S&W Sigma's or the 1 Springfield XD that I Did buy.

I have held neither the LCP or the KelTec, so i'm just asking for information from people who have experience with one or the other or both.

Where are you getting Sigma's for that price? If you did buy 2 Sigmas instead of 1 XD, you'd be getting one he** of a deal.

Personally, the Kel Tec has been great for me. I've had 0 failures and the gun is a lot of fun. It is a little harsh on the hands, but that makes no difference. Still have a good time shooting.

Given that the LCP is so new, I can't see spending the extra $$ for it just for the name (I hate to say this, but look at the SR9-- DO NOT take this to mean I don't like Ruger... they're a great company).

YMMV

joe

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IndianaJones XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Howard County, Indiana Posts: 783	LCP or Keltec? Ruger LCP Or the Keltec Which would you choose and why? __________________ http://video.google.com/url?docid=-1...BGtholoYBTeguw Last edited by IndianaJones; 05-01-2008 at 06:01 PM.

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Maddcat1 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Space Coast, FL Posts: 532	you can buy 2 KT's for 1 Ruger __________________ Hope and change................

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ScottyT XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 775	I haven't shot (or even held) the Ruger yet, but we recently bought the Kel Tec P3AT as my wife's carry gun. The previous owner (who I trust) put about 50 rounds through it, we have put 100 rounds though it and it hasn't had any problems. Certainly not the most comfortable gun to shoot, but it is powerful (relative to its size, of course) and more accurate than I was expecting. It pinched my finger a bit and I can only get 1.5 fingers on the grip, I only put 20 rounds through it myself, my wife has done 80 over two trips to the range and, even though it is not comfortable to shoot 20+ rounds with at once, she loves it and it is the perfect carry size for her. __________________ ------------------ XD 45 compact Mosin Nagant M91/30 Remington 870 Express Ruger 10/22 ------------------ "I seek not for power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my country." - Moroni

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longtalltechsan XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,978	I had a P3AT. It had many ejection problems. I finally sent it back to keltec and they replaced the barrel and slide. I shot 50 rounds through it and then sold it and bought a SW 642. I have heard better things out of the LCP than the keltec. __________________ Gun owner's prayer.... "Oh Lord, if I die, please don't let my wife sell my guns for what I told her they cost."

05-01-2008, 03:58 PM	#6
boricua9mm XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 649	Between the Kel-Tec in the 1st picture and the Kel-Tec in the 2nd picture, I'd have to go with the Kel-Tec. All jokes aside, I've never been a fan of anything kel-Tec makes, so I would rather roll my dice on the Ruger. __________________ Videographer/Multimedia Producer http://www.ricanhavocproductions.com

05-01-2008, 05:17 PM	#7
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,430	I'm more of a Kel-Tec P11 kinda guy

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Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,785	What's with that big rear sight on the second kel Tec pic? __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

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Se2002 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AL Posts: 1,381 Blog Entries: 1	I have always been a Ruger fan and the KelTecs seem cheapy made. __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

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