Carry a Walther TPH or Jetfire?
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Racingsnake
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Great replies guys thanks. Think I'm going to carry the Beretta. This particular one is Brazilian but I'll keep it until I can find an Italian one.
Bill DeShivs
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The Brazilian models seem to be of the same quality as the Italian models.
Racingsnake
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Thanks Bill. I always value your comments and advice on forums.
I have carried a Keltec P32 for many years and now have switched to the Beretta 950. I carry it in Condition 1 with the safety on. The tip up barrel is a pleasure to use. The Beretta is also well made and surprisingly accurate for a pistol this size. I'm no great shot by any means but I can put all 9 rounds into a paper plate at 5 yards and that is good enough for me.
Like Bill says the Beretta is way to go . I have both the older no safety and newer safety kind. Best of the Beretta is the model 20 It/DA/SA 950 . Have to look but can be found . Like the 950 small easy to carry. Unlike those over size one 's that have today . Beretta is like a car company. Have a good seller and has to mess with it. Always ended up with a bigger heavy car. Their pocket pistols did same . Might as well carry a airweight 38 snub as that tomcat
The smallest gun I carry these days is an LCP. Although it is longer and taller than the Baby Browning clone it replaced, it is also thinner and lighter. By comparison, it is .3" longer and .2" taller than the 950, but is slightly thinner and lighter. In "smart business attire", if I can't carry IWB or pants pocket, I've used a pocket holster in a suit or sportcoat pocket. No one around the office has ever given my Sneaky Pete holster a second glance either.
Tomcat vs Seecamp 32 vs LCP
Having owned all three, I'll say they all have their good points the Tomcat is by far the most comfortable to shoot and the easiest for somebody with arthritis to operate. I sold it but still have a 21a Bobcat that I got as a fun gun. I like it for something to toss in a pocket fishing or even in guy shorts around the house.
The Seecamp is built like a Swiss watch and is solid and reliable but since it's really only good in the pocket being pretty isn't much of an advantage.
I sold it when it became legal to carry as I moved to a little larger gun.
The LCP was purchased when I found myself carrying the Bobcat a lot and wanted something with more pop.
My LCP is a second gen with improved sights and really shoots great, far and away easier to hit with than the Seecamp.
While I didn't actually sell the Seecamp to buy the LCP in hindsight it would be a good move.
Having owned all three, I'll say they all have their good points the Tomcat is by far the most comfortable to shoot and the easiest for somebody with arthritis to operate. I sold it but still have a 21a Bobcat that I got as a fun gun. I like it for something to toss in a pocket fishing or even in guy shorts around the house.
The Seecamp is built like a Swiss watch and is solid and reliable but since it's really only good in the pocket being pretty isn't much of an advantage.
I sold it when it became legal to carry as I moved to a little larger gun.
The LCP was purchased when I found myself carrying the Bobcat a lot and wanted something with more pop.
My LCP is a second gen with improved sights and really shoots great, far and away easier to hit with than the Seecamp.
While I didn't actually sell the Seecamp to buy the LCP in hindsight it would be a good move.
Bill DeShivs
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"The smallest gun I carry these days is an LCP. Although it is longer and taller than the Baby Browning clone it replaced, it is also thinner and lighter. By comparison, it is .3" longer and .2" taller than the 950, but is slightly thinner and lighter."
I just compared a 950 to a Keltec P3AT. I know the P3AT is thinner than the LCP. The 950 is considerably thinner than the Keltec, though the grip is thinner.
I just compared a 950 to a Keltec P3AT. I know the P3AT is thinner than the LCP. The 950 is considerably thinner than the Keltec, though the grip is thinner.
Racingsnake
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Just ordered a holster for the 950 from Ken Null. He does outstanding work and is an absolute gentleman. Have a look at the photos below. Very discrete, loop matches belt color and shirt can be tucked in over the gun.
HighValleyRanch
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I have a Iver Johnson TP22 which is practically identical to the Walther TPH.
People are always amazed at the groups that this little gem can shoot, even at distances as great as 30 yards!
Very reliable.
People are always amazed at the groups that this little gem can shoot, even at distances as great as 30 yards!
Very reliable.