Colt Mustang

13 February 2011, 17:48

blackbearhunter

Colt Mustang

Has anyone ever carried the little colt mustang?
How is the best way to carry one?Front pocket carry recommended?How many rounds do they hold?

13 February 2011, 18:46

onefunzr2

No but I carried this for a while before I got my KelTec P3-AT .380. A little longer barrel and holds 1 more round.

I carried it in a leather vest pocket.

13 February 2011, 21:40

Rothke

"One more round" than how many?

According to online sources the Colt Mustang is 7+1. I had one about 1995. It prompted me to go out and buy a full size, MilSpec Springfield 1911.

14 February 2011, 05:30

Vanderhoef

I'm carrying a new P238 in my back pocket. Little bulky but not too bad. It came with a pretty nice Sig holster that breaks up the profile nicely. Without a holster it could be carried in the front pocket but I wouldn't make that a habit.

14 February 2011, 07:34

onefunzr2

quote:
Originally posted by Rothke:
"One more round" than how many?

According to online sources the Colt Mustang is 7+1. I had one about 1995. It prompted me to go out and buy a full size, MilSpec Springfield 1911.

My mistake, so make that 2 rounds.

quote:
In 1986 Colt introduced a smaller, lighter and somewhat simplified version of the Government Model .380, the Mustang. While the firing mechanism was identical, the Mustang design eliminated its predecessor’s barrel bushing and spring plug. The new gun also featured a dual recoil spring rather than the .380 Government’s single coil spring, and incorporated a flexible synthetic full-length recoil spring guide positioned in a hole in the slide face. The Mustang measured 1/2" shorter in both height and length, was 3 ozs. lighter in weight, and with a five-round magazine capacity, held two fewer rounds than the Government .380.

14 February 2011, 18:09

blackbearhunter

Does anyone offer a decent boot/ankle/shoulder or inside the pants leather carry holster?
I thought everyone carried the small pistola's in the front pocket...why would it be bad to do this,more extra wear maybe?
Are these normally carried cocked and locked in a front/back pocket and is this safe without the grip safety like is built into the bigger 1911 45auto?What do you guys recommend for the best everyday public or just hikeing carry?

14 February 2011, 19:58

butchloc

i still carry a mustang once in awhile. only thing is that i tricked it out some so it shoots fairly well. most don't do so good

15 February 2011, 07:34

Vanderhoef

I wouldn't carry any gun in my front pocket consistently without a holster, like the nemesis for example, because of possible AD. Also, the Mustang/P238 are 1911 style with an exposed hammer and leaving it open and available to pocket lint and other detritus isn't good for your health, IMO.

BTW, I carry mine cocked and locked in a leather pocket holster in my hip pocket.

16 February 2011, 00:39

onefunzr2

quote:
Originally posted by blackbearhunter:
Does anyone offer a decent boot/ankle/shoulder or inside the pants leather carry holster?

Not off the shelf. But Kevin at K&D made me a fine IWB for my KelTec P3-AT.

16 February 2011, 02:55

akalinin

Bought one for my mom about 15 years ago. She loves it. Too small for my hands. I think they were 5 + 1 rounds?

24 February 2011, 03:01

griz78

I carry my Mustang PocketLight sometimes in the front pocket when wearing shorts. It holds 6+1 and is small enough for an inside pocket of a jacket. But mostly a backup gun.

10 March 2011, 07:03

WV2WY

quote:
Originally posted by Vanderhoef:
I'm carrying a new P238 in my back pocket. Little bulky but not too bad. It came with a pretty nice Sig holster that breaks up the profile nicely. Without a holster it could be carried in the front pocket but I wouldn't make that a habit.

17 March 2011, 17:02

Mal911

Some of the early P238's had a bad rap. From what I've heard, they have improved.
Colt Mustangs left me cold. I would much prefer the Govt model.
Only my opinion, though.