Jim NE
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Hi,
I've been toying with the idea of getting an additional 9mm. I've seen some P 38's online that are described in excellent condition, but I'm not sure what "excellent" means when you're talking about 60 year old guns.
I've always wanted a P 38. The "cool" factor on p 38's is about as high as it gets, IMHO, but what I really NEED is a gun that will be solidly reliable and reasonably accurate, not a momento. Obviously, I know that gun design has come a long way in the last half century. Still, if one of these guns could be counted on to not jam and to hit it's target, I would love to have it over a new gun. Good idea or bad idea? P 1's look like they might be a good alternative.
Are there people out there who carry P 38's? Use them for home defense? Opinions welcome.
I've been toying with the idea of getting an additional 9mm. I've seen some P 38's online that are described in excellent condition, but I'm not sure what "excellent" means when you're talking about 60 year old guns.
I've always wanted a P 38. The "cool" factor on p 38's is about as high as it gets, IMHO, but what I really NEED is a gun that will be solidly reliable and reasonably accurate, not a momento. Obviously, I know that gun design has come a long way in the last half century. Still, if one of these guns could be counted on to not jam and to hit it's target, I would love to have it over a new gun. Good idea or bad idea? P 1's look like they might be a good alternative.
Are there people out there who carry P 38's? Use them for home defense? Opinions welcome.