Thinking about getting a mouse gun.

[rivitir]

So I've been thinking about getting a pocket pistol or "mouse gun" as I've heard them referred to. Looking through all the options I'm starting to settle on the Bersa Thunder CC.

So this made me want to check in with all of you and ask, what kind of mouse gun is your favorite? And what caliber do you like?
And if any of you have experience with the versa thunder let me know your thoughts.

Thanks!

 

[686 Shooter]

North American Arms Guardian .32acp or .380. Well built, durable, dependable.

 

[ralphb72]

The Ruger LCP .380 is good if you have small hands or can control it without your pinky on it. Taurus 85 .38 special revolver is not bad either but a little thicker. Both are snappy, small guns, and NOT fun to shoot, but that is not their purpose.

 

[3point5]

S&W J-frame or bodyguard 38, snappy, not fun...

but when I ask what the owner of my lgs carries, and he pulls out a j-frame, and so do the other 4 guys working....that says something to me.

 

[Redskinsfan]

I carry a Kel Tec P32 everyday. It is extremely light (7 oz. empty) and totally reliable. It is very slim and its light weight and slimness make it very practical to carry. It is very, very, accurate considering its size.

Terry

 

[TheJoker]

I prefer the original mouse gun, the real McCoy, the choice of Bond, the Walther PPK or PPK/S in 9mm Kurz and load it up with Winchester Silver Tip Hollow Points. They are concealable, dependable and as a bonus, you get your own theme song:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWkQ7F5l5SA[/ame]

 

[gglass]

I carry a variety of full-size handguns every day, but the one that is always somewhere on my person is the LCP.

 

[Davis0023]

When have you ever had a mouse attack you? lol I have a p32 been a good one..

 

[.452browning]

I had a Keltec P3AT .380 for about a year and loved the little thing. It never gave me a single problem. Over 200 rounds through the pistol. Only reason I sold it was to get some extra cash for bills. I will have another one someday. They are not pretty by any means, but they get the job done.

 

[gunman41mag]

I have a BERETTA 950 25acp, excellent little gun

 

[GoDawgs]

I wouldn't consider a Bersa a mouse gun, but it is still a great gun if that is what you want.

Normally I think of mouse guns as a gun that is not only very small (smaller than a glock 26/m&p compact/xd subcompact/beretta subcompact) but also in a 'diminutive' caliber like the .32. .25 or even a .22lr or .22short. That is definitely up for interpretation though.

This is a great link to a huge list of very small handguns:
http://mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.pdf

If you are looking at .380, lots of people like the LCPs, Bodyguard .380s, p3ats and diamondbacks. Good luck with the search!

 

[crispy]

I've got a CC. Well I did. Its my daughter's now.

Nice gun for the money. Not a mouse gun.

Stock grips stink. I rectified that with a set of Marschal grips.

 

[nailknocker]

Beretta 21a Bobcat, I know, it's only a 22.

 

[crispy]

Here's two question you need to answer first...

1. Do you want something that is small and "fun" to shoot? If you do, the challenge is much more difficult and eliminates a lot of options. If you don't care that said "mouse gun" is a snappy handful because its just going to sit in the pocket, then you have many more choices.

2. $300, $600 or a $1000. Pick your limit. This will also narrow down the choices.

That PDF from mouseguns.com really does show 99% of your options.

I'll reiterate about the Thunder 380 CC. I love it. Was nice to shoot. I got it like new (probably unfired) from BGF for right around $200. Best deal on a handgun ever. The grips make it a delight to hold. Its just not a pocket gun. Great purse gun though...

 

[Dirc]

Beretta 21a Bobcat, I know, it's only a 22.

I bought one of those years ago (still have it). I love it and it's fun to shoot but it's finicky with ammo. Strangely, it'll eat Thunderbolts all day long.

 

[sailinon]

I don't know if I'd call this a "mouse gun" but I carry a S&W 340 pd. It's .357, weighs around 13 ounces and is on me everywhere but airports, work and when I'm asleep and the alarm is on. .357's are punishing to the hand to practice with so I practice with .38's. It's so light the elastic in the waistband of my underwear will hold it in place while I get coffee in the kitchen in the morning on my way downstairs to exercise.

It never jams and always goes "bang" 5 times in a row.

 

[LPPOsecurity]

I got a guardian in .32 and it's a sweet lil chunk of stainless steel, lil hefty, but compared to a bigger gun it's still lite and it's really easy shootin

 

[jdg0724]

So I've been thinking about getting a pocket pistol or "mouse gun" as I've heard them referred to. Looking through all the options I'm starting to settle on the Bersa Thunder CC.

So this made me want to check in with all of you and ask, what kind of mouse gun is your favorite? And what caliber do you like?
And if any of you have experience with the versa thunder let me know your thoughts.

Thanks!

I have had really good luck with the Kel Tec P3AT. It is a very small gun that can be concealed anywhere. It is lightweight, and mine has been 100% reliable. It does take a little practice to ge the trigger pull down, but nothing some snap caps and a few minutes of your time cant fix. Once you master the trigger, it is very capable of producing combat acceptable groups at close distances. Its not a gun you'll want to shoot 200 rds downrange with, but thats not what it was designed for. I bought mine for around $260 at my lgs. Hope this helps.

 

[smythe012]

I just bought the Kahr CM9. Great little gun, although a bit bigger than a Ruger LCP. I would compare its size more to Ruger's LC9. I also looked at the Diamondback DB9. For me it came down to the trigger pull. All three had an awkward pull and the break wasn't nearly as smooth as the Kahr. If you want a "true" pocket pistol, you might want to look at the S&W Bodyguard 380. My dad owns that and I think it's the best of all worlds. It's small enough to fit in a pocket, nice trigger pull and more accurate than the LCP and DB9 (in my experience). Have fun with the research!

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

Here's two question you need to answer first...

1. Do you want something that is small and "fun" to shoot? If you do, the challenge is much more difficult and eliminates a lot of options. If you don't care that said "mouse gun" is a snappy handful because its just going to sit in the pocket, then you have many more choices.

Crispy's got it right. If the answer is only "small and it sits in my pocket" - LCP is great. If the answer is "small and doesn't hurt to shoot so I'll practice more with it" - Kahr p380 is my choice.