I have tried over and over again to buy, carry, and trust a small semi auto, but I can't do it. I don't think all semi-autos are garbage or unreliable, it just seems the small ones just aren't reliable enough for carry. I have several Glocks, but found the G26 too big for carry. I've had Kahrs, Kel Tecs, Sigs, S&W, and most recently the S&W Bodyguard 380.
I keep coming back to my S&W J-frames, and the most loyal being my 442 no dash. I recently purchased a S&W 337PD for the reduced weight, but it hasn't arrived yet. And I now like to use the Clip draw specifically made for the S&W J frame. It really reduces bulk because there is no holster, and the only downside to it is sweat, on hot days it gets sweat on it. But then I just have to faithfully wipe it down with some CLP.
I know its only 5 shots, but 38+P beats out any .25, .22, .32, or .380, and even beats a few 9mm guns. "5 for sure" in a light weight package under 16 ozs (under 13 ozs for the 337PD) just can't be beat. I think I'm finally done wasting my money on small auto loaders. I plan on sending the 337PD for a hammer bob, action job, and installment of a big dot front sight.
Stay safe!
I keep coming back to my S&W J-frames, and the most loyal being my 442 no dash. I recently purchased a S&W 337PD for the reduced weight, but it hasn't arrived yet. And I now like to use the Clip draw specifically made for the S&W J frame. It really reduces bulk because there is no holster, and the only downside to it is sweat, on hot days it gets sweat on it. But then I just have to faithfully wipe it down with some CLP.
I know its only 5 shots, but 38+P beats out any .25, .22, .32, or .380, and even beats a few 9mm guns. "5 for sure" in a light weight package under 16 ozs (under 13 ozs for the 337PD) just can't be beat. I think I'm finally done wasting my money on small auto loaders. I plan on sending the 337PD for a hammer bob, action job, and installment of a big dot front sight.
Stay safe!