Best subcompact handgun

Which subcompact pistol is best?

  • Bersa Thunder .380

    Votes: 10 17.5%
  • Kel Tec P11 9mm

    Votes: 4 7.0%
  • Kel Tec P3AT .380

    Votes: 8 14.0%
  • Kel Tec PF9 9mm

    Votes: 16 28.1%
  • Taurus 709 9mm

    Votes: 3 5.3%
  • Walther PPK .380

    Votes: 16 28.1%

  • Total voters
    57
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Out of the choices listed in the poll, which subcompact handgun is the best all around (reliability, accuracy, durability, etc). All of these fit my size requirements. I do not care about whether they are in .380 or 9mm. Thanks.
 
Where is the Sig P-238?
IMO, the best of the subcompacts.

You also left out the Seecamp, and Rohrbach as well as the Kahr 380.

But three Kel-Tecs? Why bother with a poll?
 
I voted Walther because you asked about reliability. It's been around a lot longer than the others and has proven itself.
 
Keep in mind that this is for the pistols listed. I know there are arguably better and comparable subcompacts out there but these are the only ones I am interested in comparing.
 
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I voted for the Walther - but caveat - a pre S&W Walther PPK. My choice, however, is really for the CZ 2075 RAMI 9mm subcompact.
 
Normally I'm not that guy who adds options to the poll, BUT...

Why not the PPS? It's really no bigger than the Bersa, PF9 or P11, but it'd be hard to argue that it isn't better than all of those. It is a bit pricier, but worth every extra penny.

IMO, the Walther PPS is the SC on the market.
 
Keep I mind that this is for the pistols listed. I know there are arguably better and comparable subcompacts out there but these are the only ones I am interested in comparing.
I see. That's a different story.

Tough choice between Bersa and Walther.
 
My vote is for the Bersa. I am biased, however, as I have been using my Thunder .380 as my EDC for over two years now. With over 800 rounds down the pipe, I haven't had a malfunction since the first mag (which I blame on my lack of pre-cleaning it before taking it to the range)

They are good looking guns, function well, are plenty accurate at SD ranges, and (at least mine) eats anything I feed it.

Just for some eye candy:
Bersa-s.jpg
 
I vote for the Bersa
It has been a really reliable no problem pistol for years.
 
Some of the pistols you list are what I would consider pocket pistols and some are not.

Are size and cost a factor?

In any case I vote none of them because there are better choices available.
 
Walther PPK or Colt Mustang, because they are cool.:cool:

The names Bond, James Bond.:D Bond wouldn't carry a plastic pocket rocket.:neener:
 
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