Taurus TCP vs Kel Tec P3AT

[RFMan]

Owned a TCP. Shot a few mags through a P3AT. TCP was easier on the hand and the trigger finger, and I preferred the last-shot hold open. I sold the TPC since I got out of .380, not because I didn't like the pistol. I would not own a P3AT after shooting one. I have not shot an LCP.

It might be hard to pick between an LCP and a .32NAA...

 

[kokapelli]

Owned a TCP. Shot a few mags through a P3AT. TCP was easier on the hand and the trigger finger, and I preferred the last-shot hold open. I sold the TPC since I got out of .380, not because I didn't like the pistol. I would not own a P3AT after shooting one. I have not shot an LCP.

It might be hard to pick between an LCP and a .32NAA...

If you think the P3AT was hard on your hand the NAA blowback pistols will make the P3AT feel like a 22lr.

 

[jon_in_wv]

Personally I would go with the Keltec, if you should ever have an issue with it KTs customer service is superb. My experience with Taurus is that if you are lucky you will get a good weapon, if you aren't you are out whatever money to spent. Their customer service is abysmal.

 

[RFMan]

It probably won't happen...I like my Kahr CM9, prefer 9mm to the smaller calibers, and don't really want to add another caliber to the stable. I'm always happy to buy a box of ammo and shoot someone else's, though!

 

[gruney]

I vote Kel Tec for service and parts availability. Better ergos and hold open won't matter if you have to send it in for the most minor issue.

As another poster mentioned, I found there is not enough space in front of the trigger on a Kel Tec. That's why I went with a Kahr. In 380 get a CM380.

Murica, parts, Moonies - only with a Kahr.

 

[Capt. Coffee]

my 2 cents worth...

I've carried the TCP as a "backup", since they came out. It's been dirty, wet, full of lint, dropped, left out in the cold car for a week... and just generally abused and NEVER failed me. I have about 500 rounds through it, everything from cheap ball ammo to the high priced Hornady stuff. Never a stovepipe, never a failure. Can't say my friends with LCP's have had those kind of results!