See camp?

[Profiler]

Just curious, anyone had experience with a Seecamp?

After reading some history on the .32 I am Coming around to the idea that if I am carrying anything I am miles ahead, esp. if I am not afraid to use it.

This is a modestly priced high end more we gun.... looks like it would fit quite nicely anywhere you stash it .

So has anyone use it? I am giving it serious consideration!

Profiler

[Sigman1960]

I have 4 of them

[CSACANNONEER]

Try to find someone to let you shoot one first. They are a little different. They do not have any sites. The magazine has to be in the magwell to cycle the gun. You can not remove the mag and then eject a chambered round. They are not designed to shoot inexpensive ammo. Most is actually too long to even fit in the magazine. They are a PITA to reload for but, it can be done reliably if you take certain measures. The trigger will bite you. It is an uncomfortable gun to shoot. Finally, .32acp doesn't have a lot of power. They are not easy to find since, they only make about 200 firearms a month and very few of those are the model on the roster.

Now, the pros: small, lightweight and reliable with the proper ammo. People who like them, really like them.

Their website does a pretty good job of explaining the guns and why they are designed like they are. They are a small company and have good phone support. I did call them earlier this year and the person who answered was very well versed on their products and spent a good amount of time with me asking stupid questions. I did find out that the rostered version can be converted back to the original design by replacing a few parts!!!!

Again, they do not have any sites and you will not want to shoot more than two or three magazines through it at a time. They are not guns that I would recommend for newer shooters or for anyone who wants a gun for casual shooting. They are a purpose built firearm.

[Citadelgrad87]

To add to the info, i have one and it is listed on my ccw. Qualification was 75 rounds, amd my trigger finger was bleeding at the end.

Double action only, supposed to be fed only winchester silvertips. Accurate enough, but, as csa mentioned, there are no sights. Not rudimentary sights, not bad sights, theres not even a pimple on the top of the slide.

Youll never wear one out.

[splithoof]

I equate them in some ways to the AMT Backup .380; no fun to shoot, loud, and a throwback to the Mel Tappan era of the early 1970's.
Yes, some people like them, and I totally respect that, but I think the advances in technology using various polymers and manufacturing techniques now offer better choices for those who are not total enthusiasts.
I fired a few boxes through a pair, handed them back to the owner, and concluded that it was not something I would own.
Neither my wife or daughter thought much of the experience either, and they both have shooting experience. YMMV.

[Fate]

I have one. I have carried it a lot, shot it infrequently. But my trigger does not bite, nor slap, nor hurt. If yours does, there's something wrong with it.

I have a friend who bought one after shooting mine and his gun had the trigger bite. It was painful. Not sure if he ever got it fixed.

That said, I don't think most would enjoy shooting it enough to become really proficient at longer distances. It's a belly gun.

[Jimi Jah]

My wife was going to buy a used on at Duncan's in San Marcos. It's not a great ladies gun.

The slide is very hard to pull back, plus it's polished stainless steel so it's slippery too. The ammo is expensive. No sites. Designed for conceal carry as there are no extensions.

Wifey went with a Beretta Tomcat instead, tip up barrel allows loading without a slide pull. That is a good ladies gun.

[ojisan]

Kel Tec P32
Lighter, cheaper, no bite, has small sights, uses all ammo types, works fine.
Have to find one used, of course.

[Oceanbob]

I bought SIX of them at once using Chris the FFL and owner (with his Dad) of On Target back in 1992 ish.....I was a yearly member and Chris (nice guy) agreed to take a free SeeCamp for his trouble. All consecutive serial numbers; a nine month wait..... Paid for in advance......Lewis Seecamp was still alive or his son just took over...can't remember.

Sold 2 of them here. PPT at Riflegear. Had to cut the paper on the top box for the first time. The salesman at Riflegear called people over......

Great quality gun but I decided 9 was my minimum.

[tpuig]

I've had a Seecamp .32 for over 20 years, but haven't shot it much at all. Recently moved to Idaho and plan on making it a part of my daily life. I had forgotten how well made it is, and having small hands, very comfortable. It is truly a pocket pistol.

That being said, it's a six shot .32. Only handles hollow points, magazine must be in to pull the trigger.

IIRC when I bought mine at the Cow Palace, they were about 18 months back ordered and street price was over $700, probably closer to $800 IF you could find one. I happened upon a new one in box from a dealer and paid $400. Only took me about 2 seconds to make that decision.

Try to find one to handle and shoot. You might like it. Hope this helps.

[Profiler]

Thanks all for your input.

I found a Beretta Jetfire and decided that was the one I wanted. I still like the Seecamp, and if I find one at a good price I will take it. I understand both of these are belly guns, and that is the point. I do not want to have to use it, unless I have to use it.

Again, thanks for your input!

Profiler

[Asphodel]

I have been invited to fire a few models of that style of 'belly-gun' pistols at the range, one time and another, and really didn't care much for the 'feel' of them.

There is one thing to be said for a 'belly-gun', tho........its much more convenient to carry, so its more likely to be the one which someone actually has with them when its needed.

The only tiny one like that I have is in .22LR, the famous/infamous 'better than nothing' round. Lets not re-start the endless caliber argument, but I would agree that a teeny-tiny pistol which will reliably fire several rounds of .380 hollow-point could be a better investment, lest it ever be needed.

Those miniatures in .380 are distinctly uncomfortable to fire, for me, anyway, but, rather obviously, discomfort is meaningless should one ever need to fire it to save one's life.....a bruised hand, again ever so obviously, would be 'cheap at the price'.

Actually, the little pocket pistol which really, truly impressed me was one which the owner invited me to fire for familiarisation.......a copy of the old Remington double derringer, in modern high-strength steel.....chambered for .44 mag. Firing handloads at .44 spl. power level was impressive enough.....but, oh, my, full-charge .44 mag was 'something else again'......my right hand and wrist were numb for a while after just one round, and I had quite a bruised area......I don't think I'll try that again... : )

cheers

Carla

[psssniper]

I have a late '70's Seecamp D/A modified Colt 1911 commander. I'd carry that but I wouldn't carry the little Seecamps. Plenty of reasons already listed above.

Don't think that because you're a woman that you have to carry a tiny gun! Tiny guns are more difficult to shoot. Smallest gun I carry is the Springfield XDs 3.3 in .45 and it's a real pain compared to my Colt Officers or Dan Wesson C-Bob

Try before you buy, both on the firing line and in a holster

[tpuig]

If I didn't have the Seecamp already, I probably wouldn't buy one now for daily carry. (I originally bought it as a backup) Don't get me wrong, the quality is great and it fits very well in a pocket holster in the front pocket. But it's still a .32.

If you go just a little larger, you can get a .380. I have always loved the Walther PPK and Sig 230, and think they would be a great carry gun. But there are so many other smaller and lighter .380's out there. Ruger LCP, Sig 238, Rem RM380, the list goes on.

And again, if you go just a tiny bit bigger, you might like the Kimber Micro 9. I'm going to buy one this or next month. Basically a 1911 style in 9mm. Kimber is 15 oz, and the PPK is 23oz...

[Profiler]

Wow that's awesome!

I appreciate the contributions of all...

I already have a Sig p238, and when a Beretta Jetfire (.25) came along I picked it up reasonably...

I don't think I am quite ready for the Scamp yet, though I appreciate it for what it is!

Again, thanks all!

Profiler

I bought SIX of them at once using Chris the FFL and owner (with his Dad) of On Target back in 1992 ish.....I was a yearly member and Chris (nice guy) agreed to take a free SeeCamp for his trouble. All consecutive serial numbers; a nine month wait..... Paid for in advance......Lewis Seecamp was still alive or his son just took over...can't remember.

Sold 2 of them here. PPT at Riflegear. Had to cut the paper on the top box for the first time. The salesman at Riflegear called people over......

Great quality gun but I decided 9 was my minimum.