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hellagerms · 03-21-2007, 04:16 PM

As the title implies, no riddle here. I am between a .38 revolver and a Keltec .32 or .380. If you lean towards the Keltec on this poll please elucidate which caliber and why. I personally like the .380 over the .32, but I don't know how much felt recoil exists with the .380. Also, if you suggest something else, please share. I am also considering Kahr's also, so if you have experience chime in!

Grazie!

robinsre · 03-21-2007, 04:19 PM

Im a revolver man. I own a Smith Wesson 637 (airweight with exposed hammer) and I think they are great guns.

- Ryan

Trace · 03-21-2007, 04:21 PM

I'd find a nice 5 shot in .357 That way you get the .38/.357 flexibility.

**oklawall** · 03-21-2007, 04:27 PM

I would go with a Kaltec 380. Not much recoil at all. But after what Trace has said I may re-visit that thinking.

hellagerms · 03-21-2007, 04:32 PM

Good call Trace.

rev-arb · 03-21-2007, 04:35 PM

Well you know I am partial to my Taurus 605 in .357

Small, light and power!

Did see a beautiful S&W Airweight .38sp+p today about 425.00

I noticed that the grip on the 637 is a little smaller than my Taurus. Otherwise I like the weight of it.

manr0e · 03-21-2007, 04:41 PM

I just bought one in OD green! Great little pistol...the 380 has a little bit more power than the 32 so why not go for the bigger of the two? As long as you have some shooting experience and a firm grip you wont have a problem with the recoil.

Do, however, watch out for what is known as "peening"...that is when the guide rod hole is battered by the recoil of the spring and gradually gets wider until finally the recoil spring shoots out the front of the gun!

This problem seems to only happen with the newer manf. guns (the J++++ serial # guns) anything before that seems to be quite reliable after a nice cleaning and 200-300 round break in.

remember that KelTec has a lifetime warranty and from what I have read over at KTOG.org (great sitre check it out) kel Tec goes out of their way to fix or replace ANY problem with their products...

Overall, great little gun...as far as power to size/weight ratio nothing even comes close....most guns they make are perfectly reliable....but there is a possibility that your gun may need a trip Florida to make it 100%.......My brand new (only 2 days old) Kel Tec is quickly becoming my favorite! Goodluck

Trace · 03-21-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manr0e

I just bought one in OD green! Great little pistol...the 380 has a little bit more power than the 32 so why not go for the bigger of the two? As long as you have some shooting experience and a firm grip you wont have a problem with the recoil.

Do, however, watch out for what is known as "peening"...that is when the guide rod hole is battered by the recoil of the spring and gradually gets wider until finally the recoil spring shoots out the front of the gun!

This problem seems to only happen with the newer manf. guns (the J++++ serial # guns) anything before that seems to be quite reliable after a nice cleaning and 200-300 round break in.

remember that KelTec has a lifetime warranty and from what I have read over at KTOG.org (great sitre check it out) kel Tec goes out of their way to fix or replace ANY problem with their products...

Overall, great little gun...as far as power to size/weight ratio nothing even comes close....most guns they make are perfectly reliable....but there is a possibility that your gun may need a trip Florida to make it 100%.......My brand new (only 2 days old) Kel Tec is quickly becoming my favorite! Goodluck

Which is why I don't endorse ANY KelTec pistols. Granted, its got the warranty, but any good gun wouldn't do this.

cougar_guy04 · 03-21-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trace

I'd find a nice 5 shot in .357 That way you get the .38/.357 flexibility.

That's what I'm gonna look for when I get around to buying a BUG.

Trace · 03-21-2007, 04:48 PM

I love my Airweight. Mostly keep it stoked with .38 +P

View Poll Results: Pick a pocketgun
Red rover .38	12	20.34%
Keltec .32	2	3.39%
Keltec .380	31	52.54%
Something else (machete, compB, NH4NO3)	14	23.73%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

03-21-2007, 04:16 PM	#1
hellagerms XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In orbitals Posts: 4,252	Need a pocketgun...help As the title implies, no riddle here. I am between a .38 revolver and a Keltec .32 or .380. If you lean towards the Keltec on this poll please elucidate which caliber and why. I personally like the .380 over the .32, but I don't know how much felt recoil exists with the .380. Also, if you suggest something else, please share. I am also considering Kahr's also, so if you have experience chime in! Grazie!

03-21-2007, 04:19 PM	#2
robinsre XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,796	Im a revolver man. I own a Smith Wesson 637 (airweight with exposed hammer) and I think they are great guns. - Ryan __________________ Zeroth law of thermodynamics : If you have 1 six pack of beer and your neighbor brings 4 beers over, you will each end up drinking only 5 beers. First law of thermodynamics : There's no such thing as a free beer. Second law of thermodynamics : Even if there was such thing as a free beer, you couldn't drink it all anyway. Third law of thermodynamics : The colder it gets, the less beer you will have.

03-21-2007, 04:21 PM	#3
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	I'd find a nice 5 shot in .357 That way you get the .38/.357 flexibility. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

03-21-2007, 04:27 PM	#4
oklawall XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maud, Oklahoma Posts: 10,165	I would go with a Kaltec 380. Not much recoil at all. But after what Trace has said I may re-visit that thinking. __________________ The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. -Albert Einstein

03-21-2007, 04:32 PM	#5
hellagerms XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In orbitals Posts: 4,252	Good call Trace.

03-21-2007, 04:35 PM	#6
rev-arb XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West River, South Dakota Posts: 12,982 Blog Entries: 3	Well you know I am partial to my Taurus 605 in .357 Small, light and power! Did see a beautiful S&W Airweight .38sp+p today about 425.00 I noticed that the grip on the 637 is a little smaller than my Taurus. Otherwise I like the weight of it. __________________ You got to "post" before you can "TOTP!" Rom. 12:12 "The world has yet to see what God can do with and for and through and in a man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him." - Henry Varley to DL Moody "I felt only as a man can feel who is roaming over the prairies of the far West, well armed, and mounted on a fleet and gallant steed." - Buffalo Bill Last edited by rev-arb; 03-21-2007 at 04:45 PM.

03-21-2007, 04:41 PM	#7
manr0e XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 187	P3at I just bought one in OD green! Great little pistol...the 380 has a little bit more power than the 32 so why not go for the bigger of the two? As long as you have some shooting experience and a firm grip you wont have a problem with the recoil. Do, however, watch out for what is known as "peening"...that is when the guide rod hole is battered by the recoil of the spring and gradually gets wider until finally the recoil spring shoots out the front of the gun! This problem seems to only happen with the newer manf. guns (the J++++ serial # guns) anything before that seems to be quite reliable after a nice cleaning and 200-300 round break in. remember that KelTec has a lifetime warranty and from what I have read over at KTOG.org (great sitre check it out) kel Tec goes out of their way to fix or replace ANY problem with their products... Overall, great little gun...as far as power to size/weight ratio nothing even comes close....most guns they make are perfectly reliable....but there is a possibility that your gun may need a trip Florida to make it 100%.......My brand new (only 2 days old) Kel Tec is quickly becoming my favorite! Goodluck __________________ "We must all fear evil men, but there is another evil; one that we must fear most...and that, is the indifference of good men." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

03-21-2007, 04:48 PM	#10
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	I love my Airweight. Mostly keep it stoked with .38 +P __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

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