It's the best useless gun that I have. LOL. What I mean is...
1. For super small pocket carry...the LCP is a better choice. Much smaller and more concealable.
2. If you have to go to a bigger pocket carry, a j-frame snubbie is a better choice. It's more reliable and can carry a bigger round...up to .357 mag.
3. If you want a small IWB, you might as well go with a bigger caliber.
4. Also keep in mind that its a SAO and must be carried "cocked and locked". ....which is ok...but there are those you find that disturbing when pocket carrying.
5. The safety is not ambidextrous. So...its to be carried on your right side only.
6. Other than that, its cute, shoots great.
While I agree with you mostly, I must play Devil's advocate here.
1. It is about 15 ounces loaded compared to 11 or 12 ounces loaded for the LCP. hardly a strain on the back or pocket.Size wise it is about the same height and about a 1/2" longer.
2. With that logic the J frame is better than the LCP, P3AT and P238
3. See #2
4. The safety is very positive and in my hundreds or thousands of hours carrying this either in a pocket holster or in a Smart Carry, the safety has never disengaged nor have I read of anyone elses disengaging.
5. Most pistols are not ambi especially 1911 style pistols.
6. Not sure of cute as a description.
The Sig, while agreed it is a monterous 3 or 4 ounces heavier than the tupperware guns, is a much much better shooter in terms of accuracy and recoil. It has real sights on it and can have night sights. The fit and finish is far superior to anything in its class except for the new Kahr, Seecamp or Rohr, IMO.
Of all the people who have shot mine that has a LCP or P3AT, they will all tell you there is no comparison (including price
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