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Suggest a Nice Compact Pistol to Buy

TotalControl103TotalControl103 Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
edited February 2004 in General Discussion
Hey Folks,
I was talking pistols with my doctor recently and he asked me for suggestions on what to buy that was compact, small capacity and easily concealed but still have the nessesary stopping power?
I was thinking .380 but I figured I would ask the pro's here on what's new and light weight, unlike my blue 1911a ?
Thanks for any suggestions, AL
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    Welcome to GB. I always say nothing smaller than a 9mm that equals to .355 standard scale and as large as you can handel with confidence. The .380 is .355. I like the 10mm. My 2 cents [8D]

    Greg
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  • jwhardingjwharding Member Posts: 2,897 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Colt Mustang Plus 2 380. Nice little gun and shoots straight.
    JW

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  • H.S. 10-XH.S. 10-X Member Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How about a small hammerless Charter Undercover .38spl, or a Charter Arms Bulldog .44spl, or a Taurus 450 .45colt. All are small 5 shot snubnose revolvers, or a small S&W .357mag snubby, Taurus also makes a 7 shot .357 snubby.

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  • jsergovicjsergovic Member Posts: 5,526
    edited November -1
    At the range a fella had a S&W .380 semi-auto which slid right into his back pocket and disappeared. I hear it was only out a year, a Special Edition, maybe 2002.

    I like my Inox Tomcat 3032, but if I didn't care if my gun looked as good as it shot, I'd buy a Kel-Tec 380ACP http://www.kel-tec.com/p3at_pistol.htm
    It's 10 ozs. with a full mag and zero in the chamber.

    The Tomcat is 16 ozs. UNLOADED, so with 7+1, it is a bit heavier.

    Kimber has a 2003 Special Edition '45 out, the Ultra RCP II. They list at $1250, but you might find one for $950...
    I really dig the sights on it! .. or lack thereof...
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  • WarbirdsWarbirds Member Posts: 16,904 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    May I offer up the best of all worlds at a price anyone can afford?[:D]

    http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=15672143


    R/

    Dave


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  • kingjoeykingjoey Member Posts: 8,636
    edited November -1
    I'd consider a Makarov or a Keltec for a compact/CCW gun, but then again I'm 6'5" 260lbs, I could hide a Desert Eagle with the right shirt so your results may vary[;)]

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  • daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
    edited November -1
    The p-11 kel-tec is nice. Have one and it works fine.
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,446 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Any Colt .380 Pocketlite.
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  • PATBUZZARDPATBUZZARD Member Posts: 3,556 ✭
    edited November -1
    Walther PPK, Although I would also recomend a springfield XD compact in 9mm

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  • jsergovicjsergovic Member Posts: 5,526
    edited November -1
    quote: I was talking pistols with my doctor recently and he asked me for suggestions on what to buy that was compact, small capacity and easily concealed but still have the necessary stopping power?


    Hey, the Doc can afford anything. I'd say a super-lightweight revolver, a 5-shot .357.
    Doc will like something with a reputation for always going "bang".
    Easier to clean, not much "break-in" that I'm aware of (unless he is a shooting enthusiast, and wants to put 1000 rounds through his carry pistol to get it "right".
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  • TwoDogsTwoDogs Member Posts: 2,011 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    J Frame Smith...if he's new to handguns.
    Or a Glock 19...if shot handguns before.
    Both simple straigtforward pistols.

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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,446 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Kingjoey, I guess I could put on my jacket and conceal my shoulder rig and Uzi Pistol.
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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    select-fire, You still holding that little Colt for me?[:D][:D]GHD
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  • TotalControl103TotalControl103 Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey Thanks for all the good suggestions and more to come,
    I'll show him a print out of all the responses and pictures of the quoated pieces.
    I am web searching your suggestions an I like the size and wieght of the Kel-Tec but I like the looks of that Colt II .380 and the Chrome J38 but I plan on checking them all out, even the 5 shot snub nose .357.
    He can definately afford any one he likes, so price is no object and I'm sure after fireing most of a box at the range after buying it, I assume it wont get much more the a Bi-Yearly plink and clean.
    Top notch, shoots straight, and dissappears in a pocket, that's it.
    Much apprieciated, AL
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  • kingjoeykingjoey Member Posts: 8,636
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by select-fire
    Kingjoey, I guess I could put on my jacket and conceal my shoulder rig and Uzi Pistol.


    [:D] Yeah probably, I was eyeballing one of those rigs for my M-11. That'd give a thug a change of thought[;)] I put the DE comment in there because sometimes people ask about compacts and I suggest a Keltec, a Kahr, a Makarov, or one of the micro-Glocks and they turn out to be looking for something sized more like a Walther TPH or Beretta 21. What some people can get away with carrying concealed and what others can varies quite widely depending on size, rig, and clothing.[:D]
    PS: Are you gonna post a pic of the shoulder rig?

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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,446 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    GHD, you are talking the 9mm ? Kingjoey, it is a nice shoulder rig with a sling attachent for the gun. The Uzi in fact is still in the box unfired.
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  • kingjoeykingjoey Member Posts: 8,636
    edited November -1
    quote:The Uzi in fact is still in the box unfired

    You must have a busier schedule than I do[;)]

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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    select-fire, I thought it was the little .380 that you got the second one of. However if it was the 9mm, did you get 2 of them? I'll see you before long.....whichever, I'm not a pistol afficianado but I liked those little COLTS you had! I broke a commandment..."I coveted your guns"!!! I know better than to try to get the UZI!!!! [:D][:)][:D]GHD
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  • mateomasfeomateomasfeo Member Posts: 27,143
    edited November -1
    If price is no object to the good Doctor, I would highly recommend the HK P7M8.

    It is very accurate, quick to first shot, easy to shoot and keep on target.

    It is very concealable, printing is not a problem.

    It is an extremely safe carry design because of the grip cocker.

    He can brag to his frinds at the club that he has the Mercedes of handguns.

    Second choice is S&W 340PD Revolver, .357, 2" barrell, with hammer shroud.

    It is very concealable, lightweight, printing is not a problem.

    It is a extremely safe carry design because it is a revolver.

    Accurate enough for the close in self defense work.

    Nice round either .357 or 38 Special +P.








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  • kingjoeykingjoey Member Posts: 8,636
    edited November -1
    quote: He can brag to his frinds at the club that he has the Mercedes of handguns.


    Don't mention that, if Familyguy sees that he'll never shut up[;)]

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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,446 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    GHD it is the 9mm's I am blessed with.
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  • FrOgFrOg Member Posts: 2,034 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dont forget the CZ-75compact. Pretty and good ratings[:)]

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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    select-fire, Send me an email with the "particulars" so I can be sure and "set-back" for my trip south! This ought to be cute! Wendy doesn't ever say anything about the rifles but she will be there when we "do the deal" on the handgun!! Then we'll head on down to Charleston to the in-laws where the MIL lives with the "HANDGUN CONTROL decal in her window!!! Maybe they'd like to see the new aquisition!!! The FIL, retired GENERAL!!!!!! turned his 1911 pearl handled engraved officer's model in when he retired!!!! Never thinking of a future SIL!!!!! GHD
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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have your doc take a look at the North American Arms Guardian in .380 cal. Along with quality ammo,they are everything you mentioned at the opening of this thread.
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  • houndog55houndog55 Member Posts: 108 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hard to beat a colt 380 all models are nice smooth.Just my 2 cents

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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have the good doctor look at the light alloy S&W 5 shot revolvers and the Keltec 32 and 380. The S&W is a little harder to conceal because it is fatter through the cylinder but the 38spl+P or the 357 make them much more serious guns. The 357 using 125 gr hollowpoints has a very high one shot stop record.
    The small size of the S&W Chief didn't impress a pair of youths who were out to do me and I came close to having to shoot them. Nevertheless, I have a deposit on a Keltec 380 and cant wait to take possession of it.
    The lighter and more convenient a pistol is, the more likely it will be on him when he needs it.
    My recommendation to the doctor would be the S&W hammerless airlite Chief in 357 with uncle Mikes boot grips.
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  • jsergovicjsergovic Member Posts: 5,526
    edited November -1
    quote: HK P7M8.

    Found one here. Is it still made?
    http://chris.cc/hkp7/p7m8.htm

    Or is it replaced with the USP Compact (in 9mm)
    Here's the '45, same gun though, 'cept 3/10" shorter and 2 rounds more.
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    For an Semi-auto, no one mentioned a P239 in 40S&W.
    Or a P-232 in .380?
    http://www.sigarms.com/products/classic-personal.asp

    Or a http://www.paraord.com/pages/carry.html#carryoption

    Still, does he want to deal with a break-in period for his gun?
    Don't revolvers usually work right from the box, and there aren't "feed" problems, unless you forget to feed it?[:D]
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    For the cost minded look at the EAA witness 10mm compact wonder finish in 10mm. If you have a few more dollars look at the S&W 1076 in 10mm. The 10mm will do every thing the others will do only better. [8D]

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  • mateomasfeomateomasfeo Member Posts: 27,143
    edited November -1
    quote:Or is it replaced with the USP Compact (in 9mm)


    I heard this might be the last year. Nothing offical that I am aware of.
    If you want to learn more about the P7, the end all forum for this gun is located at

    http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/






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