Brothers & Sisters-at-Arms,
Ar-180,
I will forward some addresses and ph.#'s to you regarding the best dealers in my area. I am rather fond of my experience with this weapon.
Quite a few forum respondents will ask "What's the best..." or "What gun should I buy for my...". My standard response is, and will always be, to test fire a piece of whatever they feel comfortable with, or think they like, before buying.
Personal shooting styles and variables such as control and adaptability cannot be deemed by personal preference from one shooter to another.
So the P-38 doesn't hold but 8 rounds in a standard magazine. (I've found fifteen round mags, if you must know.)
That little "flip" which Mr. Camp alluded to is something I find acceptable.
I hope you find the P-38 as much to your liking as I have found it to mine. If not then you will probably, at least, appreciate the history behind it.
Regards,
Lance Gothic
Shibumi