ACQUIRING A FLAWLESS MOUSEGUN

Hi, Greg! I don't recommend buying a used mousegun. The fact that it was flawless before means nothing. A. You don't know how it was cared for or what ammo was used.

B. You don't REALLY know how many rounds have been through it.

C. People have been known to lie.

I am sorry to have to inform you that the ONLY way to guarantee flawless performance in a mouse gun is to thoroughly test it yourself. Even if you GOT one, YOU might have malfunctions because you are not used to the peculiarities of the mousegun and its tendency to be easily limp wristed.

I would recommend that you buy a NEW P3AT with full factory warranty, and do the testing and returning as necessary to make it trustworthy. While you are doing the testing, you will also be developing your mousegun skills and strengths.

I know that's not what you want to hear, but sometimes there are no shortcuts.

Packer.

Greg, There is a great deal not covered in your request.

For instance, how big are you, Might you be able to conceal a larger gun. This is quite important, as larger guns are more reliable and can use a more power full cartridge.


How price sensitive are you. If your budget is tight (as perhaps a pizza delivery man), a $1000 mouse gun is a bit high.

Can you handle high recoil. My wife says my 2 inch snub revolver kicks to much, and I can't get acceptable power out of my .38 snubs. I think it is fine. Then again, many say the P3AT kicks hard. But, I don't even feel it (and that is without finger extentions).

Most of the recommendations I have seen, say to use at least a 9mm. Perhaps a .40 S&W is preferred. Others suggest a .357 revolver is equal. But a 12 oz .357 is high dollars (to me) and high recoil (I expect, as I haven't shot one).

So where am I? I recently bought a glock. Really 2, both compacts (G23 & G19). The subcompact glocks (G26 & G27) are listed a 19.75 oz each. But be aware that 15 rounds of 9mm will weigh near another 8 oz. These were on sale for $445 at cabelas (that is $100 off), before any late price increases. do note that glocks are made to police and/or military standards. Both of mine are perfect from shot 1. My only problem with glocks, Is that I think of striker fired pistols as cheap and plastic as cheaper. But the more I look, the better the design looks. Partly because there is no hammer to push on the slide and cause drag. I am also impressed with the way the striker is mostly released as you let the trigger go forward, very clever.

Also, Kahr makes a PM9 that is mentioned favorably every now and then, and is fairly light and is claimed to be reliable.

I have a P3AT for me and a P32 for the wife. I also have armalaser for use when dark. The laser does nothing in day light, but really helps when the light is dim.


JerryO

Let's see..to turn a new 380 into a reliable smooth used piece would require:
1. F&B 2 hrs + felt and sand paper = $35. This is an anal-retentive effort by me with extraordinary attention to detail.

2. Purchase 300 rounds ($72) , range time(3 hours $36), 3 round trips travel time ($30), clean-lube between 100 rounds ($22) = $160.
No charge for shooting time!!

3. Shipping =est $15

Total is about $210.

Edit -- Ramectomy if necessary $15

Warranty-- None, this is on a 'best effort' basis. Trips to Florida for Lil' Betsy, if necessary, is extra.