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To: Mariner
Nice firearm! I went with the P32 because of this:

Loaded with 7 in the magazine and one in the chamber (how it's carried) it comes in under 9.5 ounces. That's my Samsung i-760 next to it; the P32 is the SAME thickness as the i-760. It's TINY, but very potent. My hand completely covers the firearm (and I'm not that big of a guy).

Kel Tec makes a 380 (P3AT) that's the same size, but that little thing really kicks and roars; the 32 is tamed down enough in this weight/size that I have yet to find a woman who's intimidated by it, when shooting (can't say the same about some of the bigger firearms I have, or even the old S&W model 36 "pocket revolver" that is 3X the weight).

Still love the 380 though - a VERY capable caliber, plenty of bark too when fired; it DEMANDS attention! Personally I'm like you - give me a firearm that is on hand all the time, and is reliable and I'm happy. Something tiny like this or your SIG 232 just disappears in about any clothes this side of a Speedo (and believe me, if I was wearing a Speedo I wouldn't need a firearm; the bad guys would simply fall over retching from the view!).

54 posted on 02/16/2009 5:02:26 PM PST by PugetSoundSoldier (Indignation over the sting of truth is the defense of the indefensible)
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To: PugetSoundSoldier

Bersa 380CC shoots well too, surprisingly good (for me).


57 posted on 02/16/2009 5:11:13 PM PST by 1066AD
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To: PugetSoundSoldier
You stoked my interest in that darn P3AT.

Less than 8 ounces empty? Sheesh.

Less than a pound with a full load...

60 posted on 02/16/2009 5:21:29 PM PST by Mariner
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