PoorManQ45 wrote:Why not a .357 Mag with a 2" snub nose?
Ever fired a .357 Mag from a 2" snub nose?
Yeah.
cmfireman wrote:
^^Waiting......
Went and fondled the PT 111 Mil Pro today, along with the KT PF-9 and the Ruger LCP. Wanting a gun for the same purpose as you, and I think I'm between the PF-9 & LCP.
9mm = more power.380 = A gun I will never leave the house without
May buy both. One for the truck, one for my pocket. What do you think about the PF-9 Charleo? Felt and looked cheap to me, but for the price if it goes bang I won't complain.
I traded a PF-9 for my PT111...
My concise review: If you're looking for an inexpensive concealed carry pistol, the PT111 is a GREAT choice.
Pros:Good (no, great) triggerWell made12 rounds of 9mmFits well in my handThe lock is noticeably better than S&W's "Hilary Hole."It's eaten all the ammo I've thrown at it. If you're stupid and like 137gr 9mms, it'll even handle those.
Cons:Thicker than the PF-9.Annoying to field strip.Mine doesn't have a rail. I kind of want a laser now.
That said, I'll be picking up an LCP shortly so I can carry EVERYWHERE. The PT111 can go 80% of the places I go wearing what I wear. Sometimes, though...
If budget is really important to you, the PF-9 can probably go more places than the PT111, it's thinner. The PF-9 is noticeably cheaper, and from what I'm seeing, prices on PT111s are rising to the point where you could get a P3AT and a PF-9 for just a little more.
But I like my weapons to look good while doing their job, and am willing to pay a bit more for that.