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I picked up a very small and inexpensive pocket pistol the other day. A friend had a Kel-Tec P3AT in 380 Auto that he wanted to sell for $200. I didn’t really need it as my EDC is a S&W CSX. Not familiar with this Keltec, but it is very small. Ordered a box of Underwood 100 grain flat nose defense rounds.
Got a pocket holster with it which makes it very easy to keep it on me.


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Posts: 1029 | Location: Middle Georgia | Registered: 06 February 2011Reply With Quote
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Well if it works.

It will be fine.

Thoroughly test with your carry ammo.
 
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I'm messing with the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 in .380. Like the feel and it is easier to conceal than the 43X or Bulldog. But I need to wring it out at the range.
The guys with the tiny KelTec P-32s seem pretty pleased with them.


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Posts: 16876 | Location: Hurley, NM | Registered: 03 June 2000Reply With Quote
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Bill,

I tried a S&W Bodyguard 380 the other day and really like the feel of it. The only advantage the Keltec has is the flat compact size making it a true pocket pistol.

I am tempted, however, to pick up the Bodyguard 380.


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At least 5 folks in the club bought Bodyguards in the last few month. 4 of them complained about them shooting left.
 
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Just in case the 380 fails, I picked this up the same day. S&W M&P40 Compact 2.0.



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You can buy compacts today in 9MM Luger as small as 380s or close and have the advantage of the more potent cartridge, just food for thought.


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