Smallest semi-auto

[pulserifle99]

What is the smallest semi-auto available to us here in CA? Im looking for maximum space saving for CCW, any caliber will do. It needs to be purchased new!

[Nismo]

Seecamp is one.

[ahead]

the smallest ive seen are the keltec p3at's. and the new Kahr pm9 looks pretty cool too.

[naimad]

Seecamp or berretta tomcat are probaly some of the smallest 32 calibre the kahr pm9 and pm40 are excellent choices larger but more firepower also consider a revolver s&w j frame walther ppk

[surprised]

Have you seen http://www.mouseguns.com?

There is a handy chart at:

http://www.mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.pdf

But you'll need to cross-reference that with the CA-legal list.

[mdhpper]

I like the Kahr PM40, if you really want to punch big holes try the new Kahr PM45.

[Stanze]

Have you considered the GLOCK 26? Not super tiny, but maybe tiny enough?

[ivanimal]

I like the Tomcat design allowing you to unload the gun withour removing the magazine.

[Californio]

Beretta Minx, .22 short (PPT)

[Rugerman]

Kimber Warthog. smallest .45ACP in the world i believe.

[bu-bye]

Best size to power ratio pistol IMO is the Kahr mk40. Smallest 40 I have ever seen.

[laabstract]

Beretta Minx, .22 short (PPT)

i picked up one for a little over $150 its a great shooter and next to my NAA's its the smallest gun I own.

http://matrix.dumpshock.com/raygun/firearms/pistol/ber21.html

I believe that the .22 is a great personal defense gun if size is a issue. I usualy practice hitting the throat of a target as this is where I would most likely do the most damage to a attacker. Remeber its not about caliber its about shot placement. I have heard of people getting 7 rounds shot into them with a 1911 and still being able to attack. While a little old lady with a .22 managed to drop a attacker dead with one shot. Its not the gun its how you use.

[NeoWeird]

Kimber Warthog. smallest .45ACP in the world i believe.

That would be Para Ord, not Kimber.

I don't know if it is the SMALLEST, but I do know it is the smallest 10 round .45 in the world. To give you an idea, this is it's data compared to the ONLY other .45 listed in the pdf posted above:

AMT Backup .45
Overall length: 5.7"
Overall Height: 4.1"
Weight: 24 oz

Para Ordnance Nite Hawg
Overall length: 6.5"
Overall Height: 4.5"
Weight: 24 oz

So for ~20% more surface area you get double the rounds. It achieves this by being a double stack 1911 design; one of the few double stack 1911s available in California new.

[lunde]

My vote for a very small reliable auto goes to the Seecamp LWS 32, in terms of what is certified for California sale.