As much as I like S&W, at this point I'm not that impressed with either of these. My LCP has a laser and it is smaller and easier to pocket than this. I also think the LCR is much better looking than this 38. Just some preliminary observations.
I've been debating on an LCR or LCP for pocket pistol. I think I like the LCR more.
Integrated laser: Great, so a whole flock of "new shooters" that show up to the range will learn horrible habits or nothing at all because they focus on some rinky dink dot.
I went out and bought one today. I was looking at an LCP, but it was simply too small for my hands. Never felt I had a good grip on it.
I ran 50 rounds thru the S&W today, and I have to agree with the long trigger pull. Right when it seems the gun isn't going to go off and you let up slightly on the trigger it fires. The links to S&W forum has a thread about the same thing. It looks like I might have to send it back to S&W from what is said in the thread.
Another thing about it is, make sure the barrel does NOT move back with the slide when reassembling it. You will put the pin back in and the slide will not go all the way forward. Took me quite awhile to figure out what was going on.
Other than the possible trigger problem, I like the gun. It fits my hand much better than the Ruger. The recoil isn't a problem at all either IMO.
I went out and bought one today. I was looking at an LCP, but it was simply too small for my hands. Never felt I had a good grip on it.
I ran 50 rounds thru the S&W today, and I have to agree with the long trigger pull. Right when it seems the gun isn't going to go off and you let up slightly on the trigger it fires. The links to S&W forum has a thread about the same thing. It looks like I might have to send it back to S&W from what is said in the thread.
Another thing about it is, make sure the barrel does NOT move back with the slide when reassembling it. You will put the pin back in and the slide will not go all the way forward. Took me quite awhile to figure out what was going on.
Other than the possible trigger problem, I like the gun. It fits my hand much better than the Ruger. The recoil isn't a problem at all either IMO.
Did you get the one from P.S.S. which had a problem with the right side laser button?
Yes and no. Was at PSS, but Bob got a different one from in the back. I wasn't going to buy the one with the bad switch.
That's cool he had another, My wife and I had it out on the counter comparing it with others when two guys walked in and started looking at it and also noticed the faulty switch, thought it may have been you.
Yes and no. Was at PSS, but Bob got a different one from in the back. I wasn't going to buy the one with the bad switch.
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I looked at the Diamondback, never did pull the trigger though. The guy at PSS did say if he ever decided to replace his Kel Tec he would do it with the Diamondback. The way he described it's design is it's basicly a mini Glock.
I bought a Diamondback there myself. Compaired to the other 380's I've shot (LCP and Kahr), I love the Diamondback when it actually fires. That is why I'm going to be a little sad to get rid of it. May try to trade it in on the Bodyguard after I take it back for the 2nd time for repairs.
Are you saying you have had to take the Diamondback in 2 times for repairs?