I carry a 642 S&W. I pondered this same question a while back. The only issue I've had was rust on the grip screw. I solved this with fingernail polish. It's kinda puny but it will fire every time. I carry it at work only in a desantis pocket holster.
J-frame vs. KelTec PF9 for pocket carry.
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I have a PF-9 and love it. It shoots 1.5" groups easily at 15 yards and is absolutely reliable with Winchester silvertip HPs. I carried it in the front pocket of my cargo pants in a nemisis holster, until I lost so much weight that I shrunk out of 'em and went back to my jeans, which don't have as large pockets. It became more comfortable to switch to a belt slide holster, but a hot day sorta requires me to OC.
This minor inconvienience is not sufficient to send me back to the P3AT, but I will say that if it wasn't for the extended mag floorplate it came with, it would be pretty unpleasant to hold onto when it goes off. It fits my wide hand fine, but my wife doesn't like the narrow, deep grip proportions or the grip texture, and kept her P3AT.
This minor inconvienience is not sufficient to send me back to the P3AT, but I will say that if it wasn't for the extended mag floorplate it came with, it would be pretty unpleasant to hold onto when it goes off. It fits my wide hand fine, but my wife doesn't like the narrow, deep grip proportions or the grip texture, and kept her P3AT.
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I would choose the J-frame. Why...because it can be shot from within my jacket pocket. I'd fear the slide hanging up on fabric with a pistol that is being pocket carried.
SwampWolf
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Others may disagree but I find it easier and faster to access and draw a revolver from my pocket than I do any semi-auto. It just seems to "come to hand" more naturally for me.
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Well since picking up the Pf-9 I was worried about reliablility, I have ran over 200rnds through the Pf-9 without one problem!
I added a Hogue Handall Jr. grip which helps and I have tried the pocket clip.
Honestly, I hate the clip-it is not comfortable with the way I shoot. The gun is very reliable and isnt to hard on the hands unless you run alot of rounds through it at one time. For its purpose it works well, and I am satisfied with the results. FYI I do not know if this makes a difference but mine came with a metal mag release!
I love the J-frame, but as my previous post explained the PF-9 is much easier to carry!
I added a Hogue Handall Jr. grip which helps and I have tried the pocket clip.
Honestly, I hate the clip-it is not comfortable with the way I shoot. The gun is very reliable and isnt to hard on the hands unless you run alot of rounds through it at one time. For its purpose it works well, and I am satisfied with the results. FYI I do not know if this makes a difference but mine came with a metal mag release!
I love the J-frame, but as my previous post explained the PF-9 is much easier to carry!
DawgFvr
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Five for sure...642 every time. My Kel Tec rides in a book safe.
denfoote
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Jim,
When I go into revolver mode, I carry my first generation Taurus ultralite or my Smith 65-6LS.
When I go into revolver mode, I carry my first generation Taurus ultralite or my Smith 65-6LS.
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