Racingsnake
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hi guys, i was torn between a G42 and Ruger LCP for every day carry and then I was offered this Mustang Pocketlite. Which would you suggest?
Colt Mustang vs G42 vs LCP
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These are all very different pistols.I would suggest the one you are most comfortable with. One is single-action with a manual safety (Colt), one is hammer-fired double-action only with a long trigger pull (Ruger), and one is constant-action striker-fired with a relatively short pull (Glock).
The size and weight are also all over the place. How do you plan to carry the pistol? The Ruger could be easily pocketed, but the Glock is a good bit larger. One the other hand, the Glock should be easier for most folks to shoot well, due to the size.
The size and weight are also all over the place. How do you plan to carry the pistol? The Ruger could be easily pocketed, but the Glock is a good bit larger. One the other hand, the Glock should be easier for most folks to shoot well, due to the size.
Id say play with them all, and see what works best for you.
What you normally carry will also probably help with the choice. Same platform, MOA's, tend to naturally go together.
Of the three, just looking at them for what they are, Id say the Glock 42 would be the best overall shooter. I have an LCP, and I had SIG's version of the Colt, and the 42 beats them overall, pretty much hands down.
The 42 handles and shoots more like a full size gun.
What you normally carry will also probably help with the choice. Same platform, MOA's, tend to naturally go together.
Of the three, just looking at them for what they are, Id say the Glock 42 would be the best overall shooter. I have an LCP, and I had SIG's version of the Colt, and the 42 beats them overall, pretty much hands down.
The 42 handles and shoots more like a full size gun.
jglsprings
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I'd get it to just have the Mustang. It's one of my "bucket list" guns.
As far as carry goes, that would depend on how all three compare when YOU shoot them.
Get it. The old ones aren't around so much any more. If you don't like it I'm sure you can turn it around quickly.
As far as carry goes, that would depend on how all three compare when YOU shoot them.
Get it. The old ones aren't around so much any more. If you don't like it I'm sure you can turn it around quickly.
I'm going to throw in the Sig P238. Very close to the Mustang. I got mine with a pocket holster and night sights new for $450.00
I also have a LCP and while slightly smaller and considerably lighter, I find this one much more accurate and fun to shoot.
I would narrow it down to whether you want polymer for lightness or a metal framed for softer shooting but added weight. Then decide between the P238 and Mustang... or G42 and LCP.
OR just buy them all
I also have a LCP and while slightly smaller and considerably lighter, I find this one much more accurate and fun to shoot.
I would narrow it down to whether you want polymer for lightness or a metal framed for softer shooting but added weight. Then decide between the P238 and Mustang... or G42 and LCP.
OR just buy them all
lee n. field
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I see that all the time. That's a reason for not carrying a historic gun, or family heirloom. But, if you need to use it for what you bought it for, use the best tool you have, and only go with the cheap backup if you have to be without for a while or forever.
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Colt my choice
I would go with the Colt. Its a highly desirable weapon
It has a safety
Spare accessories are readily available
You can carry cocked and locked
I have both the Sig P238 and the all new Kimber Micro CDP. BOTH with are based on the Colt Mustang. They are very dependable weapons.
I would go with the Colt. Its a highly desirable weapon
It has a safety
Spare accessories are readily available
You can carry cocked and locked
I have both the Sig P238 and the all new Kimber Micro CDP. BOTH with are based on the Colt Mustang. They are very dependable weapons.
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I own an LCP and a Colt Mustang (not the 'lite') as well as a Sig P238. I prefer the Colt or Sig over the LCP because they have a better trigger, better ergonomics (for me), and I shoot them better. When I'm wearing cotton shorts with an elastic or drawstring waistband, I'm carrying the Ruger because it is much lighter.
Never shot the Glock.
Never shot the Glock.
Tactical Jackalope
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Glock 42 hands down.
I absolutely hate the LCP.
Don't know much about the Mustang but the safety on a pocket pistol makes it even slower to discharge in an emergency.
I absolutely hate the LCP.
Don't know much about the Mustang but the safety on a pocket pistol makes it even slower to discharge in an emergency.
LCP, tiny and great for pocket carry.
G42, larger and feels a bit more like a full-sized pistol.
Mustang, I am not comfortable carrying a concealed single-action pistol. Some people are. It's a personal decision.
I want my carry piece to be a simple double action: pull it out, point it, squeeze the trigger, no safety to operate or hammer or anything else I might mess up in a split second emergency. But that's just me.
G42, larger and feels a bit more like a full-sized pistol.
Mustang, I am not comfortable carrying a concealed single-action pistol. Some people are. It's a personal decision.
I want my carry piece to be a simple double action: pull it out, point it, squeeze the trigger, no safety to operate or hammer or anything else I might mess up in a split second emergency. But that's just me.
If you get the Mustang and don't like it, I'll trade you an LCP for it. 
Seriously, the LCP is the smallest and lightest of the three. That's why I have one as my backup gun, or my gun to carry when I can't carry anything else. In that role, I'm willing to trade tiny sights and a long heavy trigger for ease of carry.
I have always liked the Mustang, just because I like SA autos and I like having a manual safety on a carry piece (lcp is my sole exception to this rule). The mustang will certainly hold its value better than the others.
Although I haven't seen one in person, I'm sure that the G42 is as well made and reliable as the rest of the Glock line. For someone who favors the Glock style, it would be a natural choice.
Seriously, the LCP is the smallest and lightest of the three. That's why I have one as my backup gun, or my gun to carry when I can't carry anything else. In that role, I'm willing to trade tiny sights and a long heavy trigger for ease of carry.
I have always liked the Mustang, just because I like SA autos and I like having a manual safety on a carry piece (lcp is my sole exception to this rule). The mustang will certainly hold its value better than the others.
Although I haven't seen one in person, I'm sure that the G42 is as well made and reliable as the rest of the Glock line. For someone who favors the Glock style, it would be a natural choice.
dogtown tom
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G42 or LCP without a doubt.
I have two Government Model 380's and while I love them dearly, there is no way I would use either one for EDC. There are simply better choices nowadays.
The old Colt .380 Mustang/Government Models were known for having issues with barrel/slide peening, soft slides and the lightweights having frame issues. While cute, neat little guns they are large for the caliber by todays standards.
The Sig 238 is just a rehash of the Colt Mustang.
If you plan on pocket carry, an exposed hammer is not the best......John Browning knew that.
I have two Government Model 380's and while I love them dearly, there is no way I would use either one for EDC. There are simply better choices nowadays.
The old Colt .380 Mustang/Government Models were known for having issues with barrel/slide peening, soft slides and the lightweights having frame issues. While cute, neat little guns they are large for the caliber by todays standards.
The Sig 238 is just a rehash of the Colt Mustang.
If you plan on pocket carry, an exposed hammer is not the best......John Browning knew that.
Bill DeShivs
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Why not the Keltec P3AT? It's the gun the LCP was copied from, it's smaller, lighter, less expensive, and it works just as well.
For everyday pocket carry, I would want the lightest, thinnest one.
For everyday pocket carry, I would want the lightest, thinnest one.