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jonny4523 · 04-30-2008, 06:56 AM

Other, Sig P232 .380ACP

Chapie+ · 04-30-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jonny4523

Other, Sig P232 .380ACP

Those SIG P232 are really sweet and really expensive!

I can get the Kahr for about $150.00 less and, reading the specs from the websites: (https://www.sigsauer.com/Products/Sh...0&productid=68 and KAHR CW4543 / Specifications) the Kahr looks to be about the same size based on similar length, height, width, weight, and barrel length. I figure for the same size gun I would rather have a .45 ACP than a .380.

What does anyone think of the new Ruger LCP? The Ruger LCP - Lightweight Compact Pistol I have NOT read a review of it. I did read a real good review of the Kahr and have heard nothing but praise about the SW 642.

Chapie+

Chapie+ · 05-01-2008, 09:15 AM

The SW 642 is winning the votes.

Anybody out there carry the Kahr CW4543?

Anybody carry the new Ruger LCP?

Chapie+

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Originally Posted by Chapie+

Those SIG P232 are really sweet and really expensive!

I can get the Kahr for about $150.00 less and, reading the specs from the websites: (https://www.sigsauer.com/Products/Sh...0&productid=68 and KAHR CW4543 / Specifications) the Kahr looks to be about the same size based on similar length, height, width, weight, and barrel length. I figure for the same size gun I would rather have a .45 ACP than a .380.

What does anyone think of the new Ruger LCP? The Ruger LCP - Lightweight Compact Pistol I have NOT read a review of it. I did read a real good review of the Kahr and have heard nothing but praise about the SW 642.

Chapie+

K-80 · 05-01-2008, 09:28 AM

In warm (shorts) weather I carry a SW 638. It offers the 'barely there' hammer version. A neat way to get the no-hangups handling of the covered hammer models, while still being able to get a deliberate cock and single stage pull if you want to do so.

K-80 · 05-01-2008, 09:32 AM

SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 638 AIRWEIGHT REVOLVER

Specifications
Caliber: .38 S&W Special +P
Capacity: 5 Rounds
Barrel Length: 1-7/8"
Front Sight: Serrated Ramp
Rear Sight: Fixed Notch
Firing System: N/A
Grip: Uncle Mike's Boot
Trigger: .312" Smooth Target
Hammer: .240" Shrouded
External Safety: N/A
Frame: J-Small
Finish: Glassbead
Overall length: 6-5/16"
Material: Aluminum Alloy / Stainless Steel
Weight Empty: 15 ounces

SMMAssociates · 05-01-2008, 09:35 AM

Chapie:

The Ruger's a fairly good clone of the P3-AT, I'm told.... They may have fixed a few things that Kel-Tec left undone, though. If Walt (at Mod-Tech) ever gets my new trigger to me, I'll pull my P3 out of the drawer, but I want to see the Ruger, too.

I think I mentioned that my CS45, XD-9 SC, and PPK/S are all essentially the same size, if you ignore the Walther's (this is a circa 1968 gun) being considerably thinner. I'm big enough to hide a full-sized 1911, so all three are "compacts" here

. (The P3 is definitely "lose it in your pocket lint", as is the little Ruger. I just don't trust it much.)

Regards,

G McBride · 05-01-2008, 12:10 PM

I have a XD 45C. It is a little too much gun some summer days. I have a Ruger LCP that I bought a couple of weeks ago and it has not been off of my person since. I have a couple of spare mags coming tomorrow. Have a Desantis pop up holster that carries the gun inside the pants level with the waistband. I also have JIT Slide that carries the gun higher and can be concealed with a t-shirt. The Ruger is a nice gun to just drop in the front pocket also.

JBHorne · 05-01-2008, 12:28 PM

I'm still waiting on my LCP. I have never really understood pocket carrying a revolver such as the 642 because of the width. If someone could clarify this further, maybe I would understand it better, but for me, width is the most important aspect of pocket carry and the 642 is considerably wider than the LCP.

xdfan80 · 05-01-2008, 12:29 PM

I have the same decision to make. I want a revolver and was thinking about a charter arms 38+p but just found a slightly used Ruger sp101 for a really good price. Its a nice gun and I have the option of 38 special or .357 mag.

Chapie+ · 05-01-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xdfan80

I have the same decision to make. I want a revolver and was thinking about a charter arms 38+p but just found a slightly used Ruger sp101 for a really good price. Its a nice gun and I have the option of 38 special or .357 mag.

For me - and it's a matter of personal preferance - the SP101 is really nice, but also a bit heavy. I'm looking for something lighter / easier to carry. That said I know the SP101 would be easier to shoot while the 642 would be easier to carry. Who knows?

Chapie+

View Poll Results: Which summer carry gun?
Kahr model CW4543 7 shot .45 ACP	12	14.12%
Smith & Wesson model 642 5 shot .38 special	35	41.18%
Something else - please specify	38	44.71%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

04-30-2008, 06:56 AM	#11
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05-01-2008, 09:28 AM	#14
K-80 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 104	In warm (shorts) weather I carry a SW 638. It offers the 'barely there' hammer version. A neat way to get the no-hangups handling of the covered hammer models, while still being able to get a deliberate cock and single stage pull if you want to do so. __________________ Krieghoff K-80 Super Scroll 34\"bbl Beretta 682 gold e 30\" bbl Beretta AL 391 - ballistic specialties 30" bbl Ruger mini 14 Winchester model 94 XD40 service SW 638 - 38+P Browning BuckMark .22 Mauser patrone 22lr Member NSCA, Detroit Gun Club & IslandLake Gun Club.

05-01-2008, 09:32 AM	#15
K-80 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 104	SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 638 AIRWEIGHT REVOLVER Specifications Caliber: .38 S&W Special +P Capacity: 5 Rounds Barrel Length: 1-7/8" Front Sight: Serrated Ramp Rear Sight: Fixed Notch Firing System: N/A Grip: Uncle Mike's Boot Trigger: .312" Smooth Target Hammer: .240" Shrouded External Safety: N/A Frame: J-Small Finish: Glassbead Overall length: 6-5/16" Material: Aluminum Alloy / Stainless Steel Weight Empty: 15 ounces __________________ Krieghoff K-80 Super Scroll 34\"bbl Beretta 682 gold e 30\" bbl Beretta AL 391 - ballistic specialties 30" bbl Ruger mini 14 Winchester model 94 XD40 service SW 638 - 38+P Browning BuckMark .22 Mauser patrone 22lr Member NSCA, Detroit Gun Club & IslandLake Gun Club.

05-01-2008, 09:35 AM	#16
SMMAssociates XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Youngstown OH Posts: 259	Chapie: The Ruger's a fairly good clone of the P3-AT, I'm told.... They may have fixed a few things that Kel-Tec left undone, though. If Walt (at Mod-Tech) ever gets my new trigger to me, I'll pull my P3 out of the drawer, but I want to see the Ruger, too. I think I mentioned that my CS45, XD-9 SC, and PPK/S are all essentially the same size, if you ignore the Walther's (this is a circa 1968 gun) being considerably thinner. I'm big enough to hide a full-sized 1911, so all three are "compacts" here . (The P3 is definitely "lose it in your pocket lint", as is the little Ruger. I just don't trust it much.) Regards, __________________ Stu. Why write a quick note when you can write a novel? Why do those who claim to want to protect me feel that to do it they need to disarm me? יזכר לא עד פעם

05-01-2008, 12:10 PM	#17
G McBride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Centerville, Indiana Posts: 691	I have a XD 45C. It is a little too much gun some summer days. I have a Ruger LCP that I bought a couple of weeks ago and it has not been off of my person since. I have a couple of spare mags coming tomorrow. Have a Desantis pop up holster that carries the gun inside the pants level with the waistband. I also have JIT Slide that carries the gun higher and can be concealed with a t-shirt. The Ruger is a nice gun to just drop in the front pocket also.

05-01-2008, 12:28 PM	#18
JBHorne XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,151	I'm still waiting on my LCP. I have never really understood pocket carrying a revolver such as the 642 because of the width. If someone could clarify this further, maybe I would understand it better, but for me, width is the most important aspect of pocket carry and the 642 is considerably wider than the LCP. __________________ I WOULD RATHER BE JUDGED BY 12 THAN CARRIED BY 6

05-01-2008, 12:29 PM	#19
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,849	I have the same decision to make. I want a revolver and was thinking about a charter arms 38+p but just found a slightly used Ruger sp101 for a really good price. Its a nice gun and I have the option of 38 special or .357 mag. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

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