Seecamp or Kel-Tec p32????

[bombadillo]

I'm looking for the utterly SMALLEST gun that is at least a 5-shot, semi-automatic handgun. I'm needing at least a .32acp or larger. I've even considered the "Lifecard" .22lr but it just isn't enough for me. Roster isn't a problem for me, and I can pretty much get a hold of anything I would want.

IF you were to get the smallest semi out there, are there any others that you would consider. My specs are smallest in terms of printing, thickness, and ease of concealment. I need this to be AS INCONSPICUOUS AS POSSIBLE! Thanks ahead of time Calguns Brain.

[hermosabeach]

seecamp works extremely well

Very ammo specific as it only works with 2 or 3 types of bullets

drawbacks are the sights- no sights...
cant open the action with the magazine out

and don't pull the trigger with the mag out as you will bend stuff

[ojisan]

KT P-32
Get the IWB belt clip for it.
Can use any .32 ammo
It has sights.
Much lighter than Seecamp
You can rack the slide and pull the trigger any time you want with nothing breaking.

[The Gleam]

I have both; I prefer the Kel-Tec P32 for so many of all the reasons as to why I originally liked the Seecamp. All those reasons X 2. Weight, size, capacity, thin, reliability, simplicity of operations, small but great fit in the hand, etc.

[Title1guy]

[Rogue187]

I would say stick with the Seecamp.
There were some problems with the Kel-Tec's in the past.
I have had three Seecamps in my life. I bought one used from a State Trooper one from a Gun Shop employee and one directly from Seecamp.
That one I sold for some major bucks as it was an original made by Larry Seecamp.
The one from the trooper I still have and is my special carry one. It the smallest and most concealable for me.

Your mileage may vary.

[Quiet]

I have a Kel-Tec P-32 Gen 1.

It is lighter than and feels smaller than any other .32ACP semi-auto pocket pistol on the market.

It has had approximately 6000 rounds fired through it.
During that time, the only stoppages were due to bad magazines or user error (not letting the DAO trigger reset, before attempting to fire).

I no longer carry/shoot it, because I shot it to death (broken recoil guide/spring that's preventing disassembly and damaged/cracked receiver) and since it's off-Roster, Kel-Tec won't send me a replacement.

Side fact about the P32...
It has a removable metal receiver that is installed in the polymer frame. (like the SIG P250/320 series)
This allows the end-user to order different colored frames from Kel-Tec and swap to whatever color they want, whenever they want.

[sealocan]

I like Kel-Tec firearms company for all of its innovation and clearly the Ruger LCP in 380 ACP (and LCP 9, LCP 9s in 9 mm) were"inspired" by keltec's lightweight micro pocket pistol designs.

But if I was thinking about a company that will be around in the future, as far as I can see it, and be willing to service, repair and supply parts, without getting an expensive gunsmith involved, I think Ruger would be the best bet over Kel-Tec or the harder to find and more pricey all metal Seecamp.

Just something to think about if you plan to shoot the pistol a lot, which you should be because practice makes perfect / Lots of training equals a better carry gun.

[RollingCode3]

P32 for the win. I carry it 90% of the time. Small, light weight, reliable, low recoil and 7+1. The best pocket gun out there. I heard Ruger plans to release LCP in 32acp soon.

[RollingCode3]

I like Kel-Tec firearms company for all of its innovation and clearly the Ruger LCP in 380 ACP (and LCP 9, LCP 9s in 9 mm) were"inspired" by keltec's lightweight micro pocket pistol designs.

But if I was thinking about a company that will be around in the future, as far as I can see it, and be willing to service, repair and supply parts, without getting an expensive gunsmith involved, I think Ruger would be the best bet over Kel-Tec or the harder to find and more pricey all metal Seecamp.

Just something to think about if you plan to shoot the pistol a lot, which you should be because practice makes perfect / Lots of training equals a better carry gun.

Ruger LCPs are not fun to shoot. I give up after two mags. I have three of them and they are collecting dust in my safe after I bought the keltec p32. I can shoot the p32 all day.

[MyOdessa]

Kel-Tec P32

[M76]

P3AT

https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/kel-tec-p-32-vs-kel-tec-p-3at

[Solanaco]

Kahr P380 is still very shootable with night sights and extremely small.

[2ATruthSeeker]

Ruger LCPs are not fun to shoot. I give up after two mags. I have three of them and they are collecting dust in my safe after I bought the keltec p32. I can shoot the p32 all day.

[bombadillo]

P3AT

https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/...-kel-tec-p-3at

This was on the consideration as well. Just that little tiny bit of a tenth of an inch here and they're bigger in Dimensions seems to make a pretty big overall difference in tight pants and printing. My concern is that I would be printing in places that I don't want to print and even with a diversion holster, it would be a tough sell.