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Better Concealed Carry all steel handgun
Failure2Extract
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While I have a variety of plastic handguns, I keep coming back to my Mauser HSc and my Makarov. Normally, my EDC is a Ruger LC9.
Which of the 2 all steel post-WWII handguns do you think is the better CC and why?
Thanks.
Which of the 2 all steel post-WWII handguns do you think is the better CC and why?
Thanks.
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If it had to be all steel, and something of my choosing, then it would be a S&W 60, as mentioned above, or a Walther PPK.
Add alloy frames to the fray, then it would be a S&W 3913, or 4013.
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While I have a variety of plastic handguns, I keep coming back to my Mauser HSc and my Makarov. Normally, my EDC is a Ruger LC9.
Which of the 2 all steel post-WWII handguns do you think is the better CC and why?
Thanks.
At similar weight and size, I also like the Smith model 60 better than either of the above but that wasn't the question. [;)]
Of the two models listed, my strong preference would be for the Makarov.
That one is built tough, reliable, and the 9x18 caliber is quite a bit better than the pipsqueak .32ACP of the Mauser. Its also less of a collectors piece, IMO making it more suitable for a "working" gun.
Edit: OK, you've clarified that the Mauser is .380 ACP (not .32), and you don't care a whit about possible collectors value.
Since .380 and 9x18 makarov are functionally similar calibers, I don't think ballistic difference matters here. In terms of ammo availability, that may or may not matter depending on your personal stocks and how much you do (or don't) practice. "Normally" its easier to find .380 ACP than 9mm Makarov in stores, but right now, it wouldn't at all surprise me if the converse were true.
Anyway, with this new info IMO, I'd call it a tossup. Ultimately the "better" gun is just whichever one you like better. If you like DA, pick the Mauser, and if not pick the Makarov. If you don't care, then just pick whichever one you shoot better or 'feels' better to you.
Personally, I lean towards DA for carry, but that's subjective, and it also depends a bit on the QUALITY of the DA trigger in question. I've never actually fired one of these Mausers, and I can't comment on that. I'd also take a look at the sights here. I know these pocket pistols are usually considered "no sight point at target" type guns, but I still like to have visible sights on my gun in case I "need" to make an actual shot at distance, and I think on that score the Makarov is probably better.
Assuming both guns are reliable and function fine, then it doesn't really make a difference which one you choose. Ultimately your proficiency with the gun in question is going to matter more than which one.
Seems to me you simply don't have enough guns. My go to is a Colt Commander.
30 guns is plenty enough for me.
For example, I have an XDs in 45 ACP, FsN, S&W 340PD in 357, etc. I know I have more POWERFUL handguns and LIGHTER handguns. Something about these two just appeal to me. BTW, in response to another post, the Mauser HSc is 380ACP. I don't consider either of the two "collectables".