Nice little resource site! I especially like the Kel-Tec forums - we've been discussing these guns a bit, but few of us have actually shot them.
In the revolver section, there is a lack of .32 H&R Magnum-chambered guns. There aren't many, but they do have their adherants.
I have a buddy with a new SU-16 - he probably will find the K-T forums interesting too.
And welcome to G&G! Aside from the Mouseguns, what are your other interests? We cover quite a range here.
I've handled two little Beretta .32's at the range - both had serious issues.
The first had the frame crack at the tip-up joint at the front - it caused the slide to jam. The pin had walked out, causing it to bind and crack. I felt bad for the owner, since I was shooting it when it failed. That's embarrasing.
The second one (different owner) had a very stiff trigger, and was wildly inaccurate. He eventually traded it on a CZ Compact.
I'd get the Kel-Tec if I wanted a good .32 mousegun. A good shooter, even in my big mitts!
My mouse gun is a Taurus PT-22. I have shot about 300 rnds in it. Shoot a little, carry A LOT! Used mostly as my "summer gun". -UR
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Tried out my P-3AT at the range yesterday. I shot 3 kinds of ammo with no failures at all, but the assembly pin does want to walk out a bit. Anyway, seems nice and reliable, easy to shoot.
Hmmm . . . maybe try just a bit of Blue Loctite on the pin? I had this happen once on my Colt 1991A1, and it hasn't done it since I loctited it, about five years ago! Many, many rounds thru it since!
I don't know if I'll ever shoot it BD..I've always liked them..now I have one..if I ever carry it..it will be loaded with shot for water moccassins when I go fishing in the swamps
Best test that idea first, LD! Shot loads don't work well with many semiautos. Usually either cycling or ejection problems - especially with the crimped type. CCI's with the plastic capsule might work better, but I haven't tried in a pistol.
Looking for a pocket pistol that you will probably never be disappointed in? Try the Walther PPk (post war,German made), in either .32 or 380, or the Colt Pocket model (Models 1903, 1908) in .32 or .380. The worksmanship on both is almost flawless, and reliability and accuracy is superior to most. The Walther has the fixed barrel, and my .32 PPk will do between-the-eye head shots at 25 yards all day. The Colt is a bit sloppier, but still a joy to pack and shoot (also a .32). If the .32 makes you queasy, by all means get the .380. They are not one shot stoppers, either of them, but they are flat, comfortable to carry, and lend themselves to certain rushes of nostalgia. The PPk is the true "Bond" gun....the Colt hails to the pockets of Bogart and Patton in days of not-so-long ago. Just plain fun to shoot! Or get the PPk in .22, if your pocketbook can afford it!
You could be right. I never claimed to be an expert. The gun in question is blued (I'd say about 80%)with no markings on the slide except for the serial number G36403 on the right side. It has the same number on the right side of the frame. On the left side in the rear of frame it has an eagle with a crown over it. It has the plastic grips with the metal back with the fancy PB in a circle and a lanyard ring on left side.Under the lanyard ring in a square box are the initials BM. Under the serial number on frame it says cal.9 It doesn't actually say Beretta anywhere on it. I'll try to post a pic or two of it when I get a chance.
My Kel-tec 380 is small, and no fun to shoot. I've got it loaded with Hydroshocks. It's accuracy os okay out to 15 feet, which is all I've tested it.
Speaking of accuracy, I just bent some wire into a loop, and attached to to my Buckmark Camper as a peep sight. I did the same thing on my S&W 5906 9mm. I attached it with silicone. Tomorrow, we go to range and poke holes!
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My Beretta is very accurate out to quite some distance. I've never grouped it but it's a pretty effective plinker. I usually use Winchester silvertips.
Nice little resource site! I especially like the Kel-Tec forums - we've been discussing these guns a bit, but few of us have actually shot them.
