Posted on 04/24/2013 11:28:11 AM PDT by BO Stinkss
Establishing a bond with a pocket pistol is similar to marriage—in one way: You have to be willing to accept compromise. To make any compromise worth the effort, there must be a clear objective. In this case preserving your life is the goal, and pocket pistols, whether diminutive semi-automatics or small-frame revolvers, do their part and offer a solution that is easy to carry concealed. Merely slipping one into the front pocket of your jacket, however, will not prevent a determined threat from causing you bodily harm. To stop a violent attack, you must be prepared to counter with force adequate to end the confrontation. Therein lies the compromise. In exchange for realizing the benefits of a pocket pistol’s small size, light weight and ease of concealment, you trade accuracy, capacity, ease of handling and power. So while a pocket pistol may be the most convenient tool to have at hand, it is often far from ideal. The first step in dealing with its limitations is realizing it will likely be more difficult to defend yourself with a pocket pistol than with any other firearm.
Unfortunately, many citizens who carry pocket pistols are lulled into a false sense of security and don’t recognize and plan for the relative deficiencies of their little handguns. That is particularly true of those who carry a pocket pistol as a backup to their primary sidearm. True, many pocket pistols are simple to fire because their double-action-only triggers or striker-type mechanisms eliminate the need to disengage a frame-mounted safety. It’s also true that most defensive engagements take place at short range. But to assume these factors warrant a nonchalant attitude is foolish, and potentially deadly.
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Bersa - nice gun
Is that Commander sized, or is it more of a 9mm Mustang?
I hope more of a kidney position.
Heard second-hand of a cop who wore a BUG in the small of his back - got pushed to the ground by a suspect and falling on the pistol caused spinal damage.
Be careful out there!
I used to have one of those in XD SC 9mm with 16+1 or 12+1.
Sadly, it was lost in a tragic canoeing accident.
I have altered Mec Gar PT92 Taurus seventeen round mags to use as backup with that UC Pro. Totally reliable. Easy alteration. Carry 115 gr hollow points in the thirteen round gun mag, and 124 gr round nose in the backups.
I have this one too. Excellent feel and really handy.
Good pocket size. I am a Ruger fan. I also own this one’s little brother, the LCP.
I recently purchased a Ruger SR9C. It is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I’ll probably carry the SR9C this winter when the coats come back out.
I’ve seen commercials recently for the Ruger LC-380. Looks like a baby LC-9. If I didn’t already have a S&W Bodyguard .380 I’d be tempted.
Keltec PF-9
value priced, works just fine, fits in my pocket, has a rail in case you want/can afford a laser or a light. No, you DO NOT have to settle for a pocket pistol smaller than 9MM.
Are you saying you carry both at the same time, one as a backup? Or that you alternate carrying each?
I shot a nice Taurus when I took my handgun classes.
How about pocket revolvers? I have a Charter Arms Bulldog Pug; five shots of 44 special.
No, because the Bersa mags are so expensive, I have taken Taurus mags made by Mec Gar and made a mage release cut in them to use in the Bersa as backup mags. I carry only the Bersa ... and a five shot 22mag mousegun backup.
The only living thing I've ever used it on was a snapping turtle who tried to steal my bait when I was fishing.
4 Golden Sabre hollow points into the head and neck, and it was still kicking. They're pretty hard to kill, probably more so than your average feral urban yute...
Mine is one of the many others like it.
I Killed a Rattler with my LCP last September. It took all 6 shots - but I only connected with 3!
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