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Table
2
Back-up
and Undercover Handgun Pros & Cons
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Model
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Pros
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Cons
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Kel Tec 32
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Exceptionally
small in every dimension
Very
light
Reliable
Competitively
priced
($240)
Safe
for non-holster pocket carry
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Underpowered
with most ammunition (3)
Poor
sights
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Kahr MK9
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Compact
for a 9mm
Reliable
Accurate
Well
made
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Heavy
for its size
Needs a
holster for safe pocket carry
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Kahr MK40
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Compact
for a 40
Reliable
Accurate
Well
made
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Heavy
for its size
Needs a
holster for safe pocket carry
Heavy
recoil
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Kahr K9
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Good
ergonomics
Exceptional
accuracy
Reliable
Well
made
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Needs a
holster for safe pocket carry
Magazine
protrudes from grip excessively
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Kahr K40
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Good
ergonomics
Exceptional
accuracy
Reliable
Well
made
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Needs a
holster for safe pocket carry
Magazine
protrudes from grip excessively
Recoil
may be too much for some people
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Kahr K40 Covert
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Good
ergonomics
Exceptional
accuracy
Reliable
Well
made
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Needs a
holster for safe pocket carry
Recoil
may be too much for some people
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Glock 26
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Short
grip conceals easily
Exceptional
firepower for size & weight
Accurate
Reliable
Durable
Relatively
lightweight
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Needs a
holster for safe pocket carry
Cheap
plastic sights prone to damage
Chunky
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Glock 27
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Short
grip conceals easily
Exceptional
firepower for size & weight
Accurate
Reliable
Durable
Relatively
lightweight
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Needs a
holster for safe pocket carry
Cheap
plastic sights prone to damage
Chunky
Recoil
may be too much for some people
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S&W J Frame Airweight 38 (1)
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Nicely
made
Smallest
practical 38 revolver design
Reliable
Safe
for non-holster pocket carry
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Not as
durable as some would like
Some
consider recoil too heavy
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S&W J Frame Scandium 357
magnum (2)
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Latest
technology alloys used
Smallest,
lightest 357 mag out there
Very
lightweight
Should
be reliable
(well made)
Safe
for non-holster pocket carry
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Durability
not yet proven
357 mag
recoil may be a problem
Expensive
($600+)
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Ruger SP101
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Reliable
Durable
Accurate
Safe
for non-holster pocket carry
Excellent
value for money
(under $400)
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A
little heavy for pocket carry
Some
consider 357 recoil too heavy
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