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<blockquote data-quote="MPC1974" data-source="post: 1110040" data-attributes="member: 11865"><p>I was quite surprised by the posts some people made on this topic. Likewise there were some pretty reasonable comments from some intelligent people as well. Most of the complaints people made were without having ever put their hands on the gun, let alone having ever shot it.</p><p></p><p>Sure, we all have preferences but the short minded statements are pretty sad.</p><p></p><p>Tell me about another pistol that, for a similar price, has a manual safety, automatic slide lock, takedown lever, laser, and is as thin / short as this model, stainless barrel / slide all in a .380 with a laser (or laser added on).</p><p></p><p>Give me a comparison to the Ruger LCP or a KelTec: no manual safety, no automatic slide lock, no take down lever (it has a pin), same length, slightly thicker than the Smith, same capacity and once you add a laser is the same price if not more. Also, tell me, on a daily carry pistol, what laser do you really trust to be as accurate as when installed? The bolt on or the integral one? (Ok, the Ruger is lighter, but add on the weight of the laser and see what they add up to! Funny how CT does not post that specification on their site but I am guessing less than an ounce.)</p><p></p><p>The Kahr is closer, but still no safety or slide stop. Has a stainless slide and barrel like the S&W. Height and length are damn close to the Smith and Wesson but Kahr labels their thickness as .75" for the slide, the S&W is .75" for the pistol. Now add $180-200 for the laser and where is the Kahr?</p><p></p><p>Would be nice to see a true comparison with real world specifications for a bunch of guns, but each one I read seems to leave out some important details or only compares apples to oranges. I have nothing against the Ruger or Kahr, hell I was about to but the LCP in a few weeks when I heard about the S&W.</p><p></p><p>I am still holding judgement until I put my hands on one, and have read a few reviews, but my local gun shop quoted me $439 once they get them, and they have a waiting list that I am #27 on!</p><p></p><p>How about feeding and performance of different ammo types? I have read WAY TOO MANY statements from owners of both the KelTec and Ruger about failure to feed or eject different types of ammunition. My personal experience with Smith and Wesson, they will eat any ammo you give them. I am expecting to hear the same in reviews of this pistol as well.</p><p></p><p>Would love to hear some details from someone who has actually SHOT ONE!</p><p></p><p>We'll see if my tune changes in 6 months if I get one!</p><p></p><p>(Damn, am I ranting, sorry!)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MPC1974, post: 1110040, member: 11865"] I was quite surprised by the posts some people made on this topic. Likewise there were some pretty reasonable comments from some intelligent people as well. Most of the complaints people made were without having ever put their hands on the gun, let alone having ever shot it. Sure, we all have preferences but the short minded statements are pretty sad. Tell me about another pistol that, for a similar price, has a manual safety, automatic slide lock, takedown lever, laser, and is as thin / short as this model, stainless barrel / slide all in a .380 with a laser (or laser added on). Give me a comparison to the Ruger LCP or a KelTec: no manual safety, no automatic slide lock, no take down lever (it has a pin), same length, slightly thicker than the Smith, same capacity and once you add a laser is the same price if not more. Also, tell me, on a daily carry pistol, what laser do you really trust to be as accurate as when installed? The bolt on or the integral one? (Ok, the Ruger is lighter, but add on the weight of the laser and see what they add up to! Funny how CT does not post that specification on their site but I am guessing less than an ounce.) The Kahr is closer, but still no safety or slide stop. Has a stainless slide and barrel like the S&W. Height and length are damn close to the Smith and Wesson but Kahr labels their thickness as .75" for the slide, the S&W is .75" for the pistol. Now add $180-200 for the laser and where is the Kahr? Would be nice to see a true comparison with real world specifications for a bunch of guns, but each one I read seems to leave out some important details or only compares apples to oranges. I have nothing against the Ruger or Kahr, hell I was about to but the LCP in a few weeks when I heard about the S&W. I am still holding judgement until I put my hands on one, and have read a few reviews, but my local gun shop quoted me $439 once they get them, and they have a waiting list that I am #27 on! How about feeding and performance of different ammo types? I have read WAY TOO MANY statements from owners of both the KelTec and Ruger about failure to feed or eject different types of ammunition. My personal experience with Smith and Wesson, they will eat any ammo you give them. I am expecting to hear the same in reviews of this pistol as well. Would love to hear some details from someone who has actually SHOT ONE! We'll see if my tune changes in 6 months if I get one! (Damn, am I ranting, sorry!) [/QUOTE]
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