Even so, a sub-10-ounce gun is a featherweight. The LCP is slightly heavier at 9.6 ounces. Ruger’s pistol is roughly the same size as the P-3AT with a width of 0.82 inches and a barrel length of 2.75 inches. Like the Kel-Tec pistol, this handgun is a hammer-fired DAO. 380 cartridge, the Ruger LCP packs 6+1 rounds of your favorite defensive load. RELATED STORY: Gun Review – Kel-Tec’s Ultra-Lightweight PMR-30Īlso chambered for the.while the magazine included with my test gun was manufactured by Mec-Gar in Italy. With a 2.7-inch barrel and stated thickness of only 0.77 inches, this gun is easy to conceal in a pocket or waistband. Unloaded, the gun weighs a mere 8.3 ounces. The stated trigger pull weight is 5 pounds. It is hammer fired and uses a double-action-only (DAO) trigger system. 380 ACP pistol that holds six rounds in its magazine. But first, let’s take a closer look at the general characteristics of both of the guns. After examining, carrying and shooting them, I came to a clear decision on which one I believed to be a superior weapon. Kel-Tec and Ruger each shipped me a gun to test, and I’ve spent nearly two months with both of them. I decided to see if, in my opinion, one was a better choice than the other for the purposes of concealed carry and self-defense. Both guns are lightweight pistols chambered for a respectable self-defense cartridge and can be carried discreetly in almost any style of dress. Two popular weapons that make sense for many concealed carriers are the Kel-Tec P-3AT and Ruger LCP. For these shooters, a light, flat handgun can make a lot of sense. This often means finding a gun that is small enough to conceal in business or other attire that does not allow for an untucked shirt or the clichéd photographer’s vest. Consequently, self-defense continues to be a major reason for people buying handguns.įor many people, finding a gun that fits their lifestyle is important.
It is a perfectly reasonable response for free citizens to take responsibility for their own survival in these uncertain times. From coast to coast, rioting, terrorism and violent crime have gripped the United States in recent months.