1911Tuner
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Well, a point that has been missed here is a simple one
Nah. It's been covered 3-4 times since the thread started.
Well, a point that has been missed here is a simple one
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A Rohrbaugh is $1k+. A PM9 is $600+. A lightweight J frame .357 is around $700 (and a handful for many shooters).
A tiny LCP/P3AT is not only hundreds of dollars cheaper it is is tiny, smaller than all of the above and can be easily carried all the time.
Because the PF9 isn't nearly as "pocketable" as the LCP and the 9mm Kahrs are a gamble when it comes to reliability. The LCP is a true, reliable pocket pistol priced at an affordable $300. My LCP is 100% reliable, whereas my Kahr pm9 couldn't fire a 6 round magazine without a failure. The LCP is less than half the price of the pm9, is smaller and lighter than a PF9 and pm9, and still shoots the same diameter projectile (although not as heavy or fast-moving as 9mm). Would I rather have a 9mm on me? Of course. Is it possible to always have a 9mm on me? Nope. That's why people want these little .380s...for the same reasons I do.As for the end of the first statement in this post it is true. WHY must you insist on the P3AT when the PF9 is also available? Why the the LCP when there are 9mm Kahrs all over?
Originally Posted by skoro
I know I certainly wouldn't.
The harsh reality is that there are no pistols in 9mm or 40 that anywhere close to the size and weight of my P3AT. I carry a 38 snub or my PF-9 when I can. When I can't, the P3AT goes with me. And in the Texas summer, that P3AT sees a lot of duty.
Rohrbaugh R9.
Though I understand they are very unpleasant to shoot.
every decent citizen carried a 380 in their pockets and used them to drive away and or shoot/kill a would be armed robber/Rapeist/Killer
Easy. Reload. People thought I was nuts for buying dies and supplies for my Sig 232. They don't think I'm nuts now. They bought pocket rockets since and are always complaining about not having ammo. I'm still flush and shooting.
A buddy and I chipped in on a couple of Lee reloaders. The model escapes me right now, but even though they are progressive loaders, they are not the top of their line.