Looking hard at the Seecamp LWS32 for pocket carry

[AZGlock13]

However, so far only on the Internet. I can't find one at a local gun shop to handle in person. I need to get over to a gun show hopefully next month and try to find one. In the mean-time, who here on the board has one, or has had one and what do you think of it. I really like the looks and the size of them (great pocket pistol and hear the quality is excellent on them). The only pocket pistol I currently own is a S&W 442 .38, which I carry in a Mika pocket holster. This would be my first .32 pistol (never owned a .22, .25, .32 or .380 pocket pistol). I heard the LWS380 is a little more of a hand-full (recoil wise) and almost twice as expensive. Do most of you out there that pocket carry find .32ACP enough for self-defense, or do you prefer to go up to .380? Thanks in advance.

 

[Blarelli]

I personally would go .380. It's only slightly larger. Also, check out the NAA Guardian. High quality, and easier to find than the Seecamp.
If you aren't set on a steel gun, check out the Kel Tec p3at. Got mine last week, and I'm very impressed with it. And on top of that, it's like 1/2 the price of the others.

 

[GunNut]

Either the .32 or .380 Seecamp would make a great pocket gun, but for $7-800 I personally would pass on the .380.

 

[AZ Husker]

I thought I had to have a Seecamp for the cool factor. Finally bought one for more than a quality 1911. Cute gun, terrible trigger pull, couldn't hit the inside of a barn with it. You'd be better off with a .357 derringer!

 

[usp9]

I like the little "pocket jewel". It has proven to be reliable and robust. Mine is over twenty years old and has seen much use. It is small enough to be usable in most any situation and mode of dress. Accuracy is plenty acceptable. When I "aim", the pistol produces fist sized groups at 7 yards. Usually I simply practice point and shoot, close in at 3 to 7 yards and I'm able to easily hit center of mass.

I have carried it with Silver Tips and Gold Dot but all suitable ammo has reliably feed, to include CorBon, Hornady, Fiocchi and Hydra Shok. I use a Hedley pocket holster and occationally a Uncle Mikes holster for car storage. I highly recommend the Seecamp.

NAA makes a fine pistol, but they are a bit heavier and bigger, especially the .380 which recently went back into production. The Keltec is a good alternative, but I've been scared off by the reputation. The Seecamp is proven and time tested, I think it is the best of the three at what it does.

Visit http://www.seecamp.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl for any questions.

 

[Chipperman]

I have one in .32. It's a great little gun. I carry it when I can't carry a real gun.

No sights at all. Trigger feels fine to me. Has never jammed on me.

COM shots within 5 yards are effortless. I load mine with old Silvertips.

 

[tackleberry45]

VERY Recommended I love my.32

 

[AK103K]

I have two LWS 32's. Great little guns. They are what all the others are trying to be. Like they say...."When you get one .... you get it!


I'm kind of surprised by the bad trigger comment. Both of mine have very nice triggers and are very easy to shoot well with.

Dont be fooled by their size and lack of sights. They are capable of quite good accuracy and at distances you would probably not consider using one.

 

[tackleberi]

I love my Seecamps; I have the .380,.32, and a DA Conversion.

I carry the .32 due to recoil preferences.

I'm waiting with baited breath for Buffalo Bore's 32 ammo, which depending on how much recoil it produces, might be the perfect match for the Seecamp, IMO.

Sure the .32ACP isn't a 10mm.......but it never gets left at home either.

 

[sarge83]

The local pawn shop has had a Seecamp for the last couple of months. Looks used but in good condition. Asking about $450 for it. I don't know much about this particular pistol nor if that was a fair price for it.

I have 3 kel-tec P32 which so far have worked flawlessly so I haven't really been looking for another mouse gun.

 

[MaricopaKid]

Seecamp?

My carry piece is usually a Model 60 (.38 Special), or a Model 3913. I just started a company that requires complete discretion as to my CCW.

I have had many "mouse guns" for various reasons, but the quality of the Seecamp .32 is to me, superb. I have had one on order (custom ser.#) since September, and I expect it shortly. When the owner of Seecamp puts his cell phone number on his web site to allow you to iron out problems, I applaud the customer-oriented approach to customer satisfaction.

I have never fired one! But I know if I don't like it for any reason, I could sell it and recoup my money. Buy quality.

David

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I've never shot one but have looked at some. "Pocket jewel" is very apt. The machining (it is all steel) and other workmanship is downright ... pretty.

 

[Iggy]

My wife and I both carry them.

I usually carry a .357 or a 10mm according the situation I find myself in, but the Seecamp 32 is always there, regardless.

 

[deercop]

I carry a LWS32 in a pocket holster as an on-duty back-up gun. Contrary to some people who feel the gun is inaccurate, I qualified (92/100) on our POST duty gun course, which includes 12 rounds from 25 yards. Something quite uplifting about outshooting quite a few other Officers which were using Beretta 96's, Glock 22's, and Sig P226's.

 

[xx7grant7x]

Never shot a seecamp but my normal carry gun is a stainless beretta tomcat in .32acp great gun and accurate plus with modern hollowpoint ammo it will do plenty of damage

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

The local pawn shop has had a Seecamp for the last couple of months. Looks used but in good condition. Asking about $450 for it. I don't know much about this particular pistol nor if that was a fair price for it

Not a bargain (that is close to its current MSRP), but that is about what I've seen the last couple sell for at the gun shows. If he hasn't moved it in two months and you've got cash, see if he will come down.

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