I don't enjoy shooting mine at all. It isn't "brutal", just not fun. I'd rather shoot my S&W 642 with +P ammo.
I don't enjoy shooting mine at all. It isn't "brutal", just not fun. I'd rather shoot my S&W 642 with +P ammo.
I have to throw in the LCR for flavor here. I have two and they both have very nice triggers and weigh 13.5 ounces.
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A firearm is a life insurance policy(Yours). For me I carry a SW 3913, and an all steel 640 in .38spl. Each gun works period. Either will get me out of a fight, or help me to fight to something bigger. Both have been with me for over 20yrs.
'Cause if it doesn't go bang the first time, you just squeeze the S.O.B. again!
Can't remember who first quoted that.
If the S&W's prices give you a bit of sticker shock then check out the Ruger LCR. They can be had for quite a bit less than a lot of the j-frames.
The Keltec P3AT is an accurate gun, I can keep the rounds on an 8 1/2" x 11 piece of paper from 15 yards. I have large hands and can handle it well enough, and to me, the recoil isn't nearly has harsh as the J frames.
My wife has a 642 she carries. I've tried to see if the pocket method would work for me with it, but it doesn't. I need something slimmer, but also don't want to got smaller than 9mm / .38 spl. So I certainly want to try out the Kel Tec PF9 for a backup or "can't carry anything else" gun.
I have shot the KelTec P3at, P11, Kahr PM9, various alloy J frames, but not the PF9 yet. None of them are pleasant to shoot compared to the larger guns, but 25-50 rounds wouldn't be beyond reason when at the range.
The key to being accurate with any gun, is practicing with it. This is even more important with smaller guns with less than ideal sight radius and triggers to begin with. Also, some of the smaller autos, the Kel Tecs in particular, have a break in period, so don't just buy one and stick it in your pocket and forget about it. You need to shoot it. Knowing you from what you've posted in the past blutch, I don't think you would do that, but I've found with firearms it's best not to assume that someone knows.
So, find one, shoot it, and enjoy.
I have shot the KelTec P3at, P11, Kahr PM9, various alloy J frames, but not the PF9 yet. None of them are pleasant to shoot compared to the larger guns, but 25-50 rounds wouldn't be beyond reason when at the range.
The key to being accurate with any gun, is practicing with it. This is even more important with smaller guns with less than ideal sight radius and triggers to begin with. Also, some of the smaller autos, the Kel Tecs in particular, have a break in period, so don't just buy one and stick it in your pocket and forget about it. You need to shoot it. Knowing you from what you've posted in the past blutch, I don't think you would do that, but I've found with firearms it's best not to assume that someone knows.
So, find one, shoot it, and enjoy.
Thanks NK. You are right. I will want to shoot the thing regularly. Another reason why a 9mm is appealing because of such easy access to ammo. I'll be looking for a PF9 to put my hands on. Didn't see one at the gun show yesterday.
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