I really like, and carry, my P-3AT. Although I do not use it for a BUG it is carried quite often. I wanted a small weapon that would fit easily into the smallest pocket and still come out quickly. Also,for this application, 6+1 is fine. Although an extra round would be appreciated I did not want the tradeoff.
I want to ensure a smooth draw and any extra stuff attached to the weapon is not acceptable to(for) me. BTW I painted my mag floor plates bright white (I have a green framed weapon)to be able to easly tell if a mag was inserted,and to aid in finding a dropped mag during low light.
To me if you are in the market for a small,thin(thin is very important for me), for those "special" ocassions,weapon,the little P-3AT is what I needed.
With a gentle F&B and the proper break in and ammo use,the weapon is fine for my needs.
Also,have you noticed that the .32's and the .380's have taken a sudden jump in price. They have gone up $30-$50 in my area. ---------