maclean3

Well crap, you're just a killjoy aren't you.
Well, that leaves the PPK or /s and, oh yeah, the COLT MUSTANG! Not familiar with the CZ pistols, guess I'll have to do some research. I swear I remember Sig making the 230/232 with an "American" style mag release, guess it could've been a Bersa and I just wasn't paying close enough attention but does anyone else remember that?
Jack

Obiwan

I carried a PPK for MANY years in a Rybka pocket holster. Once you figure out its quirks it's a fine carry gun. It's in semi retirement now and I put some Hogue grips on it (the origionals cracked too much to use - one of the quirks is don't overtighten the grip screw).

Geezer

If I had a vote on your good choices, I'd vote for the Mak first (the mag release isn't a problem for me after a little practice), the CZ second, (depending on the day of the week, both number 1 and 2 can change places), and third, the PPK. **The MAK is very well made, very dependable, strong as an OX, is available in the (slightly) more potent 9X19 (no longer hard to find), and you can buy several MAKs for the cost of one PPK. **The CZ is also of high quality (what else would you expect from CZ?), very accurate and dependable. ** The PPC is expensive, cuts the hillary out of my hand, but it's prettty. I often carry the CZ, with a MAK as the "truck gun", even though I prefer the 9x19 round. Just my 2 cents worth.

maclean3

Thanks Geezer. As I said, I don't have any experience with this caliber so it's interesting where things fit. One downside, I don't recall seeing any CZz in stock anywhere locally - prolly have to go the FFL transfer route or special order.

I've got plenty of time though as my next purchase will be something in .45ACP ... not sure exactly what yet though.
Jack

rfurtkamp

9x19 is 9mm Luger.

9x18 is 9mm Makarov.

9x17 is 380 ACP.

Don't mix 'em up. Bad things happen.

As far as no longer hard to find, it depends on the area, availability of imported ammo, and choices are very limited.

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michael t

I carry a Interarms Stainless PPK/S in a Don Hume pocket holster 90% of time. 5% my Colt Mustang and rest a 1911. I love the fit of the PPK/s in my hand and the size. I don't want that little plastic squrit gun in my pocket. I use CorBon 90gr HP at 1050 fps and 220 ft lbs. Those figures come from CorBon testing of a PPK/S. My pistol is flawless as long as factory mags and good ammo is used. I have also never been bit.

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Geezer

OOOOps ! Very good point - thanks for catching my typo. On the Mak forum, there is a lot of discussion on the dangers of using the wrong 9x* sizes. The MAK is 9x18 (also available in 380.)

Risque007

Which is more expensive: The Walther PPK, PPK/S or the SIG P232?

tech-ninja

I carry a Bersa Thunder .380 100% of the time. It has been a great gun. Very reliable. I carry it in a IWB Comp-Tac holster, strong side, about 4:00.

I carry Rem Golden Saber 102gn HP. I did some unscientific expansion tests and liked them. I am attempting to post a pic.

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tech-ninja

I also have a Kel-Tec P3AT. I don't have a holster for it yet, so have not carried it. It also needs a little more breaking in.

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