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Today I went to my gunshop of choice, Buckeye Outdoors. I had a Bersa Thunder .380 on lay-a-way there, and was ready to get it, but thought I would look at the selection of guns that I could afford, which for me, was under $250, not a huge budget I know. I was not totally set on the Bersa, due to the known spring issue plus I know how hard it is to get .380 ammo (They just got a supply in today). I looked at the Cobra's, but was told on another board to avoid unless it was a .45, which they did not have, then I looked at the Kel-Tec .380 and .32acp (also their 9, but it was out of my price range), and I also looked at some .25's. I know most would say never get anything below a .380, and 9mm is even better, but I had to stay with what was in my budget, plus what felt good in my hand. I did not like the feel of the Kel-Tecs, yes, they were small, and I have small hands for a guy, but they just did not feel very good to me, and I did not think shooting it would be very fun.
So, I ended up with a Taurus PT .25. Yes, its small, its a mouse gun, not alot of stopping power, but it serves a couple purposes. I can carry it in my pocket and forget about it (with the proper holster) which means I am more opt to carrying it and that was the biggest thing, plus, the ammo was not to expensive, just a bit less than what I could find of .380, like $15 a box compared to $20 for the .380, so I will shoot more. The gun feels great in my hands, I fired half a box, would have done more but had time restraints and it seemed to shoot ok. Its not as dead on as a fullsize weapon, but the distance that most gun fights happen, it will suffice.
This is not my last gun. I plan on, in about 5 months, getting either a .357mag or a Glock .19 or some sort of 1911, just not sure yet.
Just thought I would share, and hope I dont get flamed to much for getting what I go.
So, I ended up with a Taurus PT .25. Yes, its small, its a mouse gun, not alot of stopping power, but it serves a couple purposes. I can carry it in my pocket and forget about it (with the proper holster) which means I am more opt to carrying it and that was the biggest thing, plus, the ammo was not to expensive, just a bit less than what I could find of .380, like $15 a box compared to $20 for the .380, so I will shoot more. The gun feels great in my hands, I fired half a box, would have done more but had time restraints and it seemed to shoot ok. Its not as dead on as a fullsize weapon, but the distance that most gun fights happen, it will suffice.
This is not my last gun. I plan on, in about 5 months, getting either a .357mag or a Glock .19 or some sort of 1911, just not sure yet.
Just thought I would share, and hope I dont get flamed to much for getting what I go.