Jim Watson
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Often said but I have not heard anybody to say he moved to buy a gun.
I have the Walther PPKS, I made it very reliable. I have a few of the Freedom Arms 22mag revolvers. They are great. I chronographed Two Freedom Arms 22mag, one is 1" and the other is 1 3'4" barrel. they were 1,100 and 1,300fps. Yes, it's that high. BUT the bigger North American .22mag is sad, it's either 1 3/4" or 2" barrel and not even getting 1,000fps.My daughter carries a Walther PPK in a belly band as well as a shoulder holster depending on circumstances.
I find that my "mini" CCW AMT Backup is highly concealable in a rear pocket holster and is quite reliable using Winchester FMJ flat point cartridges.
American Arms mini revolver in .22mag is a consideration, too.
Have no idea re California regs but a Walther PP in .32acp is flat as they come.
If you don't have a California Concealed Carry Permit, there is no reason to be interested in "mini" handguns. Of course I may be missing something.Hi
I put this post here because I am open to revolvers also. I researched a lot on mini size 380ACP or 9mm semi. I notice when the size goes down, reliability drops. It is natural that when size and weight is reduced, tolerance of parts become very critical, anything not perfect will cause problem. So far, I looked at small 380s like Ruger LCP380 and Kahr etc., they all seems to have problem in reliability. The only one that is a little more promising is the Glock 42 but I cannot get it in Kalifornia.
I even look at S&W 340PD revolvers because it's less than 12oz and can shoot 38+P. It's a little bulkier, but the lightest and absolutely win out in reliability department. Short coming is only 5 rounds and a little bulkier. Same hold true for Ruger LCR.
I am open for other suggestions.
Thanks
I notice when the size goes down, reliability drops.