Pocket Pistol

[Avi8tor]

Looking to get a pocket pistol(realized what I have is still too big). Friend has had a Ruger LCP and a Kel Tec P3AT. Just wanted to see which one of the two was favored on here or if there are other options I should consider.

 

[sgreen3]

I like them both, the Kel-Tec will be a lil cheaper

 

[Turn Key]

Revolver for a pocket carry

Go revolver bro..

The Ruger LCR is my ( EDC ) everyday carry.

No magazines to worry about / no feeding issues etc.

The revolver always goes bang when you need the shot.

~TK

 

[.452browning]

I like them both, the Kel-Tec will be a lil cheaper

Same here, I enjoy them both. I have the Keltec P3AT and love it. Absolutely nothing fancy about it and its not the prettiest girl in the class but it's been an excellent little pocket pistol for me.

 

[gunman41mag]

Looking to get a pocket pistol(realized what I have is still too big). Friend has had a Ruger LCP and a Kel Tec P3AT. Just wanted to see which one of the two was favored on here or if there are other options I should consider.

Oh no not the kel-tec, go with the RUGER

 

[mk2ja]

I tried a used Ruger LCP first, but it wouldn't feed or fire reliably. So I got rid of the LCP and got a new Taurus TCP instead, but it won't feed well, even after 500 rounds. My next move is to get the feed ramp polished on it.

I hear all kinds of great things about the KelTec P3AT, and I don't see many threads about those not functioning correctly. So maybe that's the way to go.

 

[Turn Key]

I tried a used Ruger LCP first, but it wouldn't feed or fire reliably. So I got rid of the LCP and got a new Taurus TCP instead, but it won't feed well, even after 500 rounds. My next move is to get the feed ramp polished on it.

I hear all kinds of great things about the KelTec P3AT, and I don't see many threads about those not functioning correctly. So maybe that's the way to go.

^^More reasons to go Revolver..

JMO

~TK

 

[mk2ja]

^^More reasons to go Revolver..

JMO

~TK

Yeah, I've thought about it. Hasn't quite seemed like the right fit for me or the right time to do it yet, though.

 

[LP1]

Can't lock the slide open on the Kel Tec, which would be a major negative for me. Had a TCP, wouldn't feed consistently. My LCP shoots reliably.

 

[rugertoter]

Looking to get a pocket pistol(realized what I have is still too big). Friend has had a Ruger LCP and a Kel Tec P3AT. Just wanted to see which one of the two was favored on here or if there are other options I should consider.

Both do the same job, but I went in favor of the Ruger. Its just a smoother looking handgun.

 

[mk2ja]

Can't lock the slide open on the Kel Tec, which would be a major negative for me. Had a TCP, wouldn't feed consistently. My LCP shoots reliably.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that. The slide doesn't lock back on the LCP either — only the TCP. What'd you do with your TCP when it wouldn't feed: just get rid of it?

 

[Yukon227]

I have a TCP, I have had VERY few failures to feed. Maybe 3 in 300 rounds. But I've only put FMJ through it, and cheap FMJ at that, Tulammo, Wolf, American Eagle...

 

[tradertator]

I have had both, and I would suggest going with the Ruger. Better fit, finish, trigger, and reliability from my experience. I would also suggest looking at the Sig 238. I replaced my LCP with it, and have been MUCH happier with it.

Turn Keys suggestion of getting a revolver is a valid argument, however, the smallest revolver is going to be 2 to 3X thicker than an LCP. If you want to carry it in your pocket, the small autos are much more discreet about imprinting, especially with a decent holster.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I have shot better than 500 rounds through my LCP. No failures of any kind. One of my buddies has all kinds of problems with my LCP when he shoots it. I don't know if he's limp wristing it or what, but he has lots of trouble with it.

 

[snowwalker]

I use a Kel-Tec PF9 for pocket carry, that's 8 rounds of 9mm, not a bad gun to shoot. A revolver is thicker and like any gun, if you don't clean it it can also fail (cylinder won't turn, brass splits, etc).

 

[Snake Eater]

kel-tec 3at

 

[Drakkule]

I love the P3AT.

I put the side clip on mine, and hides nicely, even in shorts. I have never had any problems with mine, well other than my family keeps taking mine, or people trade me for it, and i have to keep getting new ones. It is a good pocket pistol that i can count on. Hope this helps.

 

[Jim W.]

My pocket pistol is a Beretta tomcat 32. It might not have the stopping power of my 9mm, but it is one time that size does matter. I can hide it much better.

Jim

 

[dubsac]

My vote would be for the LCP, reasonable priced compared to the Kahr and Sig which are priced more like full size handguns Not the greatest to take to the range and put more then 100rds through considering the size but fits the bill nice for a pocket pistol. Id got one of the first models that were recalled and changed out the recoil spring with a Wolff 13lb spring and polished the feed ramp and it will shoot any ammo I have tried.

 

[noname1]

I have seen two LCPs shoot perfectly and one KelTec jam consistently. Not large enough of a sample to be scientific, but I trust my LCP. It is fun to practice with it one handed and pop off 6 rounds from 10 feet as fast as possibly into an IDPA target.