chaim
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I have both a Kel-tec Pf-9 and a Ruger LCP that I own for basically the same role (primarily for pocket carry). I don't carry often at all, I live in MD where a CCW is nearly impossible and only carry when I'm in a state that will honor my non-resident Utah CCW. When I do carry, I seldom pocket carry anymore (I used to quite commonly, but I haven't in some time). Neither are fun at the range, so I don't really shoot them very much.
As someone with a limited budget (I'm a teacher) and limited storage (I'm in an apartment so I don't really have space for another gun safe), it doesn't really make that much sense to me to keep both.
For me, they both have major advantages and disadvantages. Right or wrong, I don't really feel that comfortable with .380 so I really like that the Pf-9 is in 9mm. However, the LCP is significantly smaller, so when I do need a gun that serves that seldom used role of pocket carry, it may do it a little better. Not that the Pf-9 is bad (it is very thin, and under 13oz), but it is a little long and tall, though not too long or tall to fit in most of my pockets.
So, given that I don't really enjoy shooting either, and I so rarely pocket carry that it doesn't really make sense to have two guns for that role, I will be selling one (it, along with my S&W 442 which is falling victim to the same circumstances, will help fund a Glock 27).
If it was you, which one would you pick to keep and why?
Please don't say "neither, get an XX" because this isn't a which should I buy thread, I already have these guns and I'm only keeping one. If I didn't have either, I'm not sure I'd buy a gun specifically for pocket carry at this point considering how seldom I pocket carry, and I have three other guns that can be pocket carried though they are a bit heavy in that role (my Taurus 85CH, my 2" Rossi 461 and my SIG P290RS).
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At this point, I am leaning towards keeping the Pf-9 even though it is a bit bigger and the LCP would pocket carry better (and even though my LCP has the nice laser engraved scrollwork) since the Pf-9 is plenty light for pocket carry and the size is doable for pocket carry, the sights of the Pf-9 are much better than the LCP's sights, and I trust 9mm much more than .380. If I do keep the Kel-tec though, I will be getting a Hogue Handall or similar to help better manage the recoil.
As someone with a limited budget (I'm a teacher) and limited storage (I'm in an apartment so I don't really have space for another gun safe), it doesn't really make that much sense to me to keep both.
For me, they both have major advantages and disadvantages. Right or wrong, I don't really feel that comfortable with .380 so I really like that the Pf-9 is in 9mm. However, the LCP is significantly smaller, so when I do need a gun that serves that seldom used role of pocket carry, it may do it a little better. Not that the Pf-9 is bad (it is very thin, and under 13oz), but it is a little long and tall, though not too long or tall to fit in most of my pockets.
So, given that I don't really enjoy shooting either, and I so rarely pocket carry that it doesn't really make sense to have two guns for that role, I will be selling one (it, along with my S&W 442 which is falling victim to the same circumstances, will help fund a Glock 27).
If it was you, which one would you pick to keep and why?
Please don't say "neither, get an XX" because this isn't a which should I buy thread, I already have these guns and I'm only keeping one. If I didn't have either, I'm not sure I'd buy a gun specifically for pocket carry at this point considering how seldom I pocket carry, and I have three other guns that can be pocket carried though they are a bit heavy in that role (my Taurus 85CH, my 2" Rossi 461 and my SIG P290RS).
Edit:
At this point, I am leaning towards keeping the Pf-9 even though it is a bit bigger and the LCP would pocket carry better (and even though my LCP has the nice laser engraved scrollwork) since the Pf-9 is plenty light for pocket carry and the size is doable for pocket carry, the sights of the Pf-9 are much better than the LCP's sights, and I trust 9mm much more than .380. If I do keep the Kel-tec though, I will be getting a Hogue Handall or similar to help better manage the recoil.
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