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Old 01-30-2018, 10:33 AM
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The word "micro" as used to describe the new Sig P365??? It's still a sub, or sub compact MAYBE in my book. So what words should classify the much smaller "mouse guns", like the P3at's/ P238's etc? Uber micro? The Seecamp, a "teeney weenie ultra uber micro? Some size nomenclature standardization seems to be in order.
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IMO you're not likely to see that terminology unless EVERY maker gets on the same page like SAAMI - I don't see that happening with the firearms manufacturers.
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You'd have to consider a particular gun's intended use. If you're gonna hunt mice, go with a mouse gun. If you're thinking along the lines of remaining vertical, The Chief is the definitive compact self-defense weapon.

I'll cop to being old school, which was an excellent education. "New" doesn't necessarily mean better.
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IN YOUR OPINION. I'm not one to talk about thread derails (mostly I enjoy them), but this one was simply about terminology NOT a "what's best" post for remaining vertical.
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