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My problem with Keltec/Ruger
- Thread starter briang2ad
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FreakGasolineFight
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Go find a Sig P238 and see if that's any better.
Gator Weiss
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I have compared both and the Ruger trigger is different
The Ruger gives you a much bigger trigger guard and a slightly different trigger. The Keltec trigger guard is small.
Keltec gives you more checkering and that checkering is sharper and more aggressive. The Ruger gives you a thumgroove on the grip.
If you have a big hand, go with the Ruger. If you are a Woman or have a small hand, use the Keltec.
Personally, I believe the Ruger is just a little bit more rugged, but not by much.
I have been shooting my Ruger LCP. Following a standard 5 yard to 25 yard qualification course, it works just fine. I was very surprised how such a small pistol puts the bullets on target almost just like a big holster-pistol. I am definitely glad I went with the Ruger. Out of a 500 round string, I had no stoppages, no jambs. It cleaned up very easily. I think I am going to keep this one. I am aware that others have had some stoppages with the earlier runs in this model. Mine is a late run, and was purchased new from a gunshop in the Dallas area. It has been a very handy carry-pistol. I can certainly reccommend one.
The Ruger gives you a much bigger trigger guard and a slightly different trigger. The Keltec trigger guard is small.
Keltec gives you more checkering and that checkering is sharper and more aggressive. The Ruger gives you a thumgroove on the grip.
If you have a big hand, go with the Ruger. If you are a Woman or have a small hand, use the Keltec.
Personally, I believe the Ruger is just a little bit more rugged, but not by much.
I have been shooting my Ruger LCP. Following a standard 5 yard to 25 yard qualification course, it works just fine. I was very surprised how such a small pistol puts the bullets on target almost just like a big holster-pistol. I am definitely glad I went with the Ruger. Out of a 500 round string, I had no stoppages, no jambs. It cleaned up very easily. I think I am going to keep this one. I am aware that others have had some stoppages with the earlier runs in this model. Mine is a late run, and was purchased new from a gunshop in the Dallas area. It has been a very handy carry-pistol. I can certainly reccommend one.
Nothing else is really the same. The P238 is more like an old Colt Pocketlite and is a heavier SA pistol. (The Taurus TCP is similar but has "legendary" reliablity.) The Micro Desert Eagle weighs more than bigger guns with larger calibers and capacity. The Kahr P380 maybe a good option for you.
zombieslayer
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I'm not for hacking on guns, but a dremel could alleviate the problem if carefully applied. At least they aren't terribly expensive guns. Do you have large fingers or lots of webbing? Sorry to hear about you frustration. I love the design and both are great little guns imo.
tomwalshco
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I read somewhere a guy took a torch and a big dowel and reshaped his trigger guard because he was getting pinched, too. Showed comparison pics as well.
Looked interesting, but the downside of a slip up or a couple of extra seconds with the torch might spell disaster. No turning back on that deal....
Looked interesting, but the downside of a slip up or a couple of extra seconds with the torch might spell disaster. No turning back on that deal....