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Kel-Tec .380 or 9mm ??

coldwarrior
Which option is the best for carry?
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  • quickmajik
    .380.

    There are a few better options when it come to compact 9mms,JMHO.
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  • coldwarrior
    Please name some better options
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  • cpermd
    I love my Keltec PF9

    CP
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  • rufe-snow
    Depends IMHO how much concealment you require? The .380 would be best if you needed very inconspicuous, stealthy type carry in a office type environment.

    If you can get get away with a pocket, or inside the waistband type holster, the KelTec P 11 would be the way to go. 12 rounds plus 1 in the chamber of 9mm is way better then 8 rounds of .380 anytime/anywhere.

    Until recently I carried a P 11 for 8 years straight in a pocket holster. As long as you have the right kind of pants, ( Carharts ), and use suspenders, not a problem at all. Way more comfortable and easy to get to, then a inside the waistband type holster.
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  • quickmajik
    springfield XD sub compact
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=137632301
    Kahr PM
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=137042289
    S&W M&P-9c
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=137578404
    Glock26
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=137440597
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  • Txs
    I recently had a group of shooters on the range qualifying with their back-up guns. It was a mixed bag of types/calibers, with each caliber firing duty ammunition from the same case. Out of the .380's on the line, two were Kel-Tecs.

    The course of fire included six rounds rounds fired from the 25 yd. line. When all was said and done both Kel-Tec targets showed six distinct keyhole rounds.

    I'm just saying....
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  • coldwarrior
    Thanks folks for the good advice!
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by coldwarrior
    Which option is the best for carry?


    That depends on you. Specifically, how you want to carry the gun (which may depend on how big your pockets are).

    If you want the absolute smallest/lightest, that's the Kel-Tec 3AT, or its Ruger Clone. This will slip into a pocket and you won't even know its there.

    But if you can get away with a 9mm luger gun, its a *FAR* better round ballistically.

    At the moment, 9mm luger ammo is also both more readily available and cheaper than .380ACP.

    The problem is that the Kel-Tec PF-9 is a significantly bigger gun, making pocket carry harder.

    Other super-small 9mm luger guns would include the Kahr, Rohrbaugh (though this one is really expensive), and as mentioned, the Kel-Tec P11.

    If you can go a little bigger, then you get the "chopped down" service style guns in 9mm, such as the subcompact versions of the Glock, Smith M&P, Walther P99 (Smith 99), and Springfield XD.

    If you can go a little bigger yet, then you can get dedicated small service type 9mm luger guns: Smith 3913 ("Ladysmith"), CZ RAMI, etc, etc.

    Again, the main limiting factor is how you want to CARRY the gun. That will dictate the maximum practical size and weight.
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  • shilowar
    simple direct answer to your question....9mm over .380....no question

    choice of gun is yours...keep in mind, there was a comment about a .380 Kel Tec key holing at 25 yds....if your at 25 yds in a gun fight...you should be seeking cover and finding a way out of the situation...not engaging someone with a pistol that is not designed for such events...
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  • cbxjeff
    How big a dude are you? I'm not anywhere near that! I have a Kel-Tec .32 that I can hide easily and carried it for 3 or so years. I bought the Kel-Tec single stack 9mm a couple of years ago and now that's my choice. Winter carry is no problem but in summer in jeans in a t-shirt is a different story.
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