I have recently been looking into acquiring a pocket gun. This gun will be used primarily for back-up purposes but may also be carried IWB by my petite fiance when she can't conceal the M&P9c. Thus far I have begun to look at several manufactures including Kahr (PM9), Seecamp (LWS .32), Kel-tec (P-11, PF9, P32, P3AT), Skyy (CPX-1), and North American Arms (Guardian .380). I have handled all of the guns listed in parentheses. I have also handled the S&W 642 and 442 but they are just to big.
Kahr - I like but seems to be a bit on the large side
Seecamp - I also like but it might be slightly too small (not as big an issue as too large for pocket)
Kel-tec - Have heard great things but the fit and finish and feel leave much to be desired
Skyy - Nice fit and finish but too large and questionable reliability (varying opinions)
NAA - The guardian that I handled was the .380 and it felt great. So far this is the only one that the feel really impressed me. However, I have heard that they have questionable reliability. Also, I really like the ease of take-down and the fact that Kahr makes the slide and frame.
Does anyone have recommendations as to which gun is most suited for what I am looking for based on a the following analysis. (In order of importance - Reliability, Suits Needs, Price, Fit and Finish, any other factors) If possible where there are caliber options the suggested caliber also. Recommendations can be from this list or anything else I should look into. Thank you in advance.
Kahr - I like but seems to be a bit on the large side
Seecamp - I also like but it might be slightly too small (not as big an issue as too large for pocket)
Kel-tec - Have heard great things but the fit and finish and feel leave much to be desired
Skyy - Nice fit and finish but too large and questionable reliability (varying opinions)
NAA - The guardian that I handled was the .380 and it felt great. So far this is the only one that the feel really impressed me. However, I have heard that they have questionable reliability. Also, I really like the ease of take-down and the fact that Kahr makes the slide and frame.
Does anyone have recommendations as to which gun is most suited for what I am looking for based on a the following analysis. (In order of importance - Reliability, Suits Needs, Price, Fit and Finish, any other factors) If possible where there are caliber options the suggested caliber also. Recommendations can be from this list or anything else I should look into. Thank you in advance.
