opinions on the SCCY 9mm?

HVAC Tech · October 27th, 2009, 06:51 PM

I saw the SCCY 9mm today, and really like the look, function and price. Is there anyone on here that has this gun, carries this gun? I read somewhere when the last bullet exits the gun, the slide doesnt lock back and that the safety always is "on" after you fire a bullet and has to be turned off. is this just on earlier models? whats you alls opinions?

shooter1 · October 28th, 2009, 07:15 AM

If you're looking to buy a pistol in that price range, take a look at the KT P-11 or PF-9. The SCCY is probably a pretty good copy of the Kel Tec, but KT has one of the best warranties and customer service in the business. For what it's worth, I am retired LE, belong to two large gun clubs, and shoot 4-5 action pistol matches a month. In other words, I have been associated with LOTS of shooters all my life. I have never seen, or talked with anyone owning a SCCY. FWIW.
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Ronnie · October 28th, 2009, 08:52 AM

I have one purchased about 6-8 mths ago on a whim....it fits the hand much better than the Kel Tec P11 I had, and the trigger pull is much smoother and lighter than the P11 also. I purchased it new, it is a late manufacture with the updated and improved safety. This pistol has not been shot though so I can't remark on that aspect.
I am actually thinking about selling mine to help fund a 1911 purchase.

cliffyp · October 28th, 2009, 11:01 PM

I own a CPX. It's not bad for the price. There are some issues with the safety, but there is a fix from Sccy. They call it "safety removal". Basically locks gun in fire mode so that it can not go into safe, even intentionally. A DAO doesn't need a safety in my opinion. Once I installed the fix I haven't had any issues. Very concealable in in my comp-tac minitar. I can pocket carry in some of my baggier pants. I went through my concealed carry proficiancy test with and passed no problem. All in all not a bad gun, but getting the safety fix is a must.
-Cliff

Rock and Glock · October 28th, 2009, 11:13 PM

I had two. Sold two. Would never buy again. Each went back to the factory three times before I gave up and sold them. OK fit and finish, good ergonomics, lousy reliability.

Positive: Lifetime warranty (and needed it)

Cons: Never reliable enough for me to carry

jhh3rd · October 28th, 2009, 11:32 PM

When i was working the gun counter, sold one to a guy and he fed it Wolf ammo or any of the lower priced Russian ammo. His gun eventually broke and SCCY replaced most of it. Now, I am NOT inferring the Russian ammo caused it, Just saying the guy was the king of cheap. The gun only had about 400-500 rounds through it. When SCCY replaced it, he got mad because he had to fill out a 4473 because it had a new serial number. He did not have his drivers license with him and had to drive 30 miles back home to get it. He asked if we could give him a box of 9mm to compensate for his gas.

HVAC Tech · October 28th, 2009, 11:33 PM

thanks for the opinions guys!! was maybe looking to get this for my wife. but not now. hate for soemthing to go wrong when she needed it!!

Now, what are you guys opinions on the bersa thunder 380? i can get them for 350.00 out the door at a shop up here. I know 380 is smaller than 9mm, and is more expensive and harder to find. what is pros /cons about this gun and caliber?

jhh3rd · October 29th, 2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by HVAC Tech

thanks for the opinions guys!! was maybe looking to get this for my wife. but not now. hate for soemthing to go wrong when she needed it!!

Now, what are you guys opinions on the bersa thunder 380? i can get them for 350.00 out the door at a shop up here. I know 380 is smaller than 9mm, and is more expensive and harder to find. what is pros /cons about this gun and caliber?

I was a Bersa snob until the CC model came out. I liked the thin flat profile and bought one on a whim for $239.00. Let me tell you, 100% reliable accurate and a whole lot of fun. Seems this model became hard to find due to demand. I Then bought a Firestorm (made by Bersa) in .22lr and it upped the fun factor.

Bersa=excellent value!

Cuda66 · October 29th, 2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HVAC Tech

thanks for the opinions guys!! was maybe looking to get this for my wife. but not now. hate for soemthing to go wrong when she needed it!!

Now, what are you guys opinions on the bersa thunder 380? i can get them for 350.00 out the door at a shop up here. I know 380 is smaller than 9mm, and is more expensive and harder to find. what is pros /cons about this gun and caliber?

I'm not a .380 fan, and would prefer 9mm over it when given the choice, for all the usual reasons.

However, I am a fan of the Bersa Thunder pistols. I was extremely dubious of them at first (How can a $189--at the time--pistol be good?

) until a shooting buddy bought one. It always went bang. It was decently accurate. It had a pretty nice trigger. It was really light for carry. And...it always went bang...again, and again, and again.

It changed my mind about them. Did I buy one? No, but like I said, that's more of an issue with the caliber, and I already had a Polish P64 in 9x18 to fill my pocket pistol niche. But will I recommend it to anyone looking for a lightweight, inexpensive .380? Absolutely.

Superhouse 15 · October 30th, 2009, 06:40 PM

Skky or whatever they are called now is located near the range where I work. I see them broken all the time. The safety, the plastic in the frame, and even the barrels have been cracked on ones I've seen. I would take the Bersa, or save up for something better than both.

October 27th, 2009, 06:51 PM	#1
HVAC Tech New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NC Posts: 5	opinions on the SCCY 9mm? I saw the SCCY 9mm today, and really like the look, function and price. Is there anyone on here that has this gun, carries this gun? I read somewhere when the last bullet exits the gun, the slide doesnt lock back and that the safety always is "on" after you fire a bullet and has to be turned off. is this just on earlier models? whats you alls opinions?

October 28th, 2009, 08:52 AM	#3
Ronnie Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alexander County N.C. Posts: 20	I have one purchased about 6-8 mths ago on a whim....it fits the hand much better than the Kel Tec P11 I had, and the trigger pull is much smoother and lighter than the P11 also. I purchased it new, it is a late manufacture with the updated and improved safety. This pistol has not been shot though so I can't remark on that aspect. I am actually thinking about selling mine to help fund a 1911 purchase. __________________ "After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns away from the people who didn't do it." - William S. Burroughs 911 – Government sponsored Dial-a-Prayer.

October 28th, 2009, 11:13 PM	#5
Rock and Glock VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado at 9,500' Posts: 4,440	I had two. Sold two. Would never buy again. Each went back to the factory three times before I gave up and sold them. OK fit and finish, good ergonomics, lousy reliability. Positive: Lifetime warranty (and needed it) Cons: Never reliable enough for me to carry __________________ Richard NRA Life Member *"Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything."* Harry S. Truman

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October 28th, 2009, 07:15 AM	#2
shooter1 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 161	If you're looking to buy a pistol in that price range, take a look at the KT P-11 or PF-9. The SCCY is probably a pretty good copy of the Kel Tec, but KT has one of the best warranties and customer service in the business. For what it's worth, I am retired LE, belong to two large gun clubs, and shoot 4-5 action pistol matches a month. In other words, I have been associated with LOTS of shooters all my life. I have never seen, or talked with anyone owning a SCCY. FWIW. str1 str1

October 28th, 2009, 11:01 PM	#4
cliffyp New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 10	I own a CPX. It's not bad for the price. There are some issues with the safety, but there is a fix from Sccy. They call it "safety removal". Basically locks gun in fire mode so that it can not go into safe, even intentionally. A DAO doesn't need a safety in my opinion. Once I installed the fix I haven't had any issues. Very concealable in in my comp-tac minitar. I can pocket carry in some of my baggier pants. I went through my concealed carry proficiancy test with and passed no problem. All in all not a bad gun, but getting the safety fix is a must. -Cliff

October 28th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#6
jhh3rd Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nc Posts: 414	When i was working the gun counter, sold one to a guy and he fed it Wolf ammo or any of the lower priced Russian ammo. His gun eventually broke and SCCY replaced most of it. Now, I am NOT inferring the Russian ammo caused it, Just saying the guy was the king of cheap. The gun only had about 400-500 rounds through it. When SCCY replaced it, he got mad because he had to fill out a 4473 because it had a new serial number. He did not have his drivers license with him and had to drive 30 miles back home to get it. He asked if we could give him a box of 9mm to compensate for his gas.

October 28th, 2009, 11:33 PM	#7
HVAC Tech New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NC Posts: 5	thanks for the opinions guys!! was maybe looking to get this for my wife. but not now. hate for soemthing to go wrong when she needed it!! Now, what are you guys opinions on the bersa thunder 380? i can get them for 350.00 out the door at a shop up here. I know 380 is smaller than 9mm, and is more expensive and harder to find. what is pros /cons about this gun and caliber?

October 30th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#10
Superhouse 15 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,508	Skky or whatever they are called now is located near the range where I work. I see them broken all the time. The safety, the plastic in the frame, and even the barrels have been cracked on ones I've seen. I would take the Bersa, or save up for something better than both.