High Quality High Dollar Pocket Pistols

[PX15]

Mad Chemist:

Thank you..
Actually, I sold the model 40 (grip safety) because I just didn't care for it, and a gentleman came along who "really" wanted it... He had one decades ago, so it went to a good home.

As for the remaining 5?

I'm one of those guys who has ONE Son, who cares absolutely nothing about guns, so guess when I die and he inherits them he'll sell 'em all for a new computer or something..

Last year I was contemplating selling the nickle DS to finance another P7 or something, and he asked me not to sell it as, surprisingly, he would like to have it one day. So, I've put it away for him. He won't ever shoot it, but hey, he's my boy, so it's his.

I actually love those two old Cobras.. One has been carried a lot by somebody (I bought it at a pawn shop), but the other I bought almost new from a gun store. I just enjoy the way the Cobras "feel" in the hand. I'm a big fan of Tyler T grips too..

Thanks again for the compliment, and best wishes to you.

Jesse

P.S. Being old I just naturally gravitate to old things. (Hey my bride is 66) I like old trucks and cars too..

 

[kanook]

And I thought I was slow doing an oil change ^^^^^^^

 

[MCgunner]

Get that Rorbaugh diamond studded and gold plated first. That should run the price up and make it a better gun.

 

[gbw]

I think this is from miket....

They may work and can be decent firearms, but they are NOT high quality...

This word "quality" gets thrown around a good deal. How do you define it? I hope everyone will feel free to have a go at this.

And then how do you define it for a pocket pistol? What is 'high quality'? (May we include revolvers for now? My own view is that it's not too smart to ignore them until we have a good definition in place, so we're all talking about the same thing. Of course the definition may exclude them.).

 

[Guns and more]

I carry mine (P-238) without worry in a Nemesis pocket holster meant for a J frame because it completely covers the safety.

Good tip. I got the Nemisis for the P-238 (and also the P-232, and others), and although
it covers the trigger well, it does not cover the safety, so I don't use it.

 

[Guns and more]

Guns and more:

Respectfully, where are you buying your LWS380's?

I bought mine a year ago directly from Seecamp in Milford Ct., and the price was $795.00 + $35.00 for a custom serial number, and $35.00 for an extra magazine. (It comes with two.).

I also paid my local FFL transfer dealer $25.00 and I'm sure there was a shipping fee, but adding all of that up doesn't come to anywhere near $1500.00.

Want MINE for $1500.00?

Where am I buying my Seecamps? Nowhere. The $1500 is the price on Gunbroker I have seen for a NIB 380.
You bought a new one a year ago? From Seecamp? for $795? Are you sure yours isn't a .32?
I understand (I haven't called) that Seecamp isn't even taking orders anymore because of backlog.
Besides, why would I want a gun that stovepipes on the last round? I could buy an LCP for 1/4 the money and it wouldn't do that. Neither are fun to shoot.
However, if I find a new Seecamp .380 NIB for $795, I'll get it as an investment. I'm sure it is a nice piece of machining.

 

[S&Wfan]

Nice groups of Colts there, PX-15.

My dad loved Colts as much as I do my Smiths. He carried his 1961 Colt Agent snubbie everyday until the day he died, still working at his auto junkyard, at age 81 in Tallahassee. It was in his back pocket when felled by the massive heart attack.

I inherited it, and whether you think your son will ever cherish your nickle Dick's Special or not, I believe he will!

I don't shoot his Agent much . . . for the timing is a little suspect. He only shot it once (one bullet), but it surely got worn out looking in his pocket! It was already used when he bought it though. Eventually my brother had the crane and cylinder nickle-plated to stop the pitting . . . and he'd clean it for him occasionally.

Amazingly, this little Colt DID save the life of a lone Highway Patrolman dad drove up on, way out in the middle of nowhere. A huge thug was getting the best of the officer and was about to get his gun when dad stopped.

"Need any help, Dad asked. "If you don't mind sir," the Patrolman quickly replied.

Dad, as did many WWII era guys, didn't hesitate for a moment. Walking quickly over to the altercation he said, "That Highway Patrolman might not be trying to hurt you, but if you don't put your face on the ground NOW, you are one dead N_____r!" End of fight!

Thus, that little Agent saved TWO lives that night . . . and that's the kind of good outcome that carrying concealed is all about!!! The Patrolman got to go home to his family . . . and the thug, recently out of State Prison, got to go back "home" too!!!

Hope you enjoyed the story!

T.

PS: Oh yeah, here's dad's CCW Colt, alongside a 1964 S&W Model 36 I own. Both great make guns . . . both good stuff indeed!!!

PPS: I see you live in S. Georgia. Do you know a good wheelsmith who works on Colts who could fix that timing problem?

 

[chihuahuatn]

Guns and more

Besides, why would I want a gun that stovepipes on the last round?

Respectfully I have not had that issue with my abused .32 Seecamp, I think that comment should be classified under the infamous Glock .40 kb's, Beretta 92fs cracked slides and Sigs rusting.

KAK, the Seecamps and Rohrbaugh are on another level and true pieces of refined machinery. IMO are worth every penny check out their forums to read what all the users have to say at:
http://www.seecamp.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/

Until you handled a Rohrbaugh you wont understand. The Seecamp .32 is excellent and I don't have stovepipes.

I was about to buy the Sig P238 until the dealer informed me of the recall, and the single action pocket gun is not something I am comfortable with at this point in my life.

The Kahr P380 is an excellent gun, I love mine however I don't like the position of the mag release (might have tendency to release the mag if in my back pocket) but a significant step above the LCP and P3AT as far a quality is concerned and not to mention better sights.

I love my LCP too the winner is value as far a money is concerned, in fact I don't have anything negative to say about this gun. LCP forum http://elsiepeaforum.com/


My P3AT is a good gun too, I replace the spings and major small parts ever 1k rounds (kel tec sends them for free) my has 3011 rounds with 5 failures all 5 were in the first 700rds (one was in the first mag). The Kel tec gets all of flak a lot derived and a lot not desired.

My advise it handle the most pocket guns (including revolvers) you can and make your decision, don't worry about brand wars. Find one that you comfortable carrying and practice using it. There is an old adage that says "beware the person who owns only one carry gun..for he will know how to use it"

Mike

 

[Elvishead]

I have $1000++ guns, but I carry a S&W airweight snub that I paid about $450 OTD.

A good value no matter what it cost.