Joined The Mighty Mouse Gun Club

[Kanewpadle]

Ok, I drank the koolaid and bought a mouse gun.

I've been poo pooing mouse guns for the last few years because I really don't like them. Never thought I would own another.

But things change. We get older.

Been carrying a Glock 19 year round and it's starting to take it's toll after injuring my back at work. So I will carry this during warm weather and go back to the Glock this winter.

That's right. That's finger nail polish. Some guys here that are smarter than me recommended a coat of white followed by a coat of red or orange. So I did it. Works good.

Put 30 rounds through it today. Works good. Gritty trigger and long. But at 5-7 yards with older eyes and shaky hands, I can hit effectively with it.

So I guess I'm happy. Maybe.

Shut up Phil!

 

[Rustyt1953]

Me too!

 

[Rustyt1953]

Ruthie and I have pocket carried LCP's for years. We've never looked back.

Congrats.

 

[alwslate]

I bought a Ruger LCP .380 two weeks ago. I already have a Taurus TCP
.380 and it has been very reliable through 250 rds of assorted FMJ
ammo. I saw a chance to buy a Ruger for a bargain price so I took it.
As of Sat 4-16 I have 150 rds of FMJ through it with 3 malfunctions,
all with Russian steel case ammo. I have carried the Taurus some and
it's easy to forget I even have it in my pocket. Instead of carrying a
spare magazine you could just carry one of these new mouseguns in
each front pocket.

 

[Old cop]

Welcome to the "dark-side." I got my M&P (no laser) .380 in Feb. 2015 and after 800 + rounds of flawless FMJ & HP my J frame is retired after over 40 yrs.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Congratulations to our newest Mouseketeer! Welcome.

I think the LCP is a great choice. Convenient to carry, reliable and shoots well for such a small gun. With Palmetto selling them for $199 I was tempted to buy another. Enjoy carrying a wallet sized gun.

 

[Pho1405]

It's still a 40 cal...

Not worried, size does matter. *40 s&w*

 

[msauter]

This is a mouse gun.

 

[Jim1392]

I also bought the LCP two months ago since the price was too good to pass up. I carry it in a Remora pocket holster when I walk my dog in my neighborhood. Since I bought it my Beretta 21A went into the safe. It's very accurate and with Speer Gold Dot 90 Grain HP's it has functioned flawlessly. I'm still carrying the Shield 9 for my EDC but the difference in weight is making me lean a little to start carrying the LCP.

 

[fdw]

Welcome! I have the LCP custom, no malfunctions so far. Great to carry...

 

[kbm6893]

I just got a Bodyguard .380 without the laser. Night and day difference between it and the Ruger lc9-s I carry. Only fired 50 rounds through it so far (Remington 90 grain ball ammo) but no malfunctions. Not a gun I would spend hours shooting but it sure fills a niche.

 

[Protected One]

The term "Mouse Gun"...

From my reading (magazines and such), the term "Mouse Gun" is usually used to describe guns of .32, .25, .22 calibers - not .380acp or above. It's based on the caliber...not the physical size of the gun.

Not that it's a big deal, but I do like accurate information.
Have I been reading "bad info"? Or are we high-jacking the term and using it inappropriately?

Kanewpaddle....We knew you'd eventually get there!

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

From my reading (magazines and such), the term "Mouse Gun" is usually used to describe guns of .32, .25, .22 calibers - not .380acp or above. It's based on the caliber...not the physical size of the gun.

Not that it's a big deal, but I do like accurate information.
Have I been reading "bad info"? Or are we high-jacking the term and using it inappropriately?

I agree that it doesn't much matter, but don't agree with the rest.

The first criteria to be considered a mouse gun is physical size. My Ruger Mark III 5in .22 is not considered a mouse gun even though it is chambered in a caliber that would serve a mouse gun.

A quick Google search of "mouse gun" reveals that .380 was included in every article I looked at on the subject, from Wiki to NRA articles.

 

[Kronos]

I've carried a .22LR (a Beretta 21) a bit a few years ago didn't bother me,a gun is a gun and if it shoots straight is all that matters.

Well you do deploy a small caliber weapon differently in my mind,the .22 and .25 I would call "contact weapons" about the same as a knife,the .32 is a little better but still I wouldn't shoot past,say,ten yards with it.

 

[Ballistic147]

I bought a Taurus TCP back in 2014. At the time all other guns in its class were $300+ and I was able to pick this one up for $200 at a gun show. I had some issues with it at first but with a little work it has been 100% reliable since. It is in my pocket (inside a pocket holster) anytime I have pants on. I still carry either the Shield or a 40c whenever I leave the house but the little guns is always there.

I will say these new pocket guns are very accurate for what they are and IMO they make you a much better shooter of the larger guns too.

 

[alwslate]

A matter of perspective I guess. I have owned several of the old
classic all steel .380s for many years and with the history of the .380
and it's use by military and police units I have never considered .380s
to be mouse guns. I have always thought mouse guns were .25 autos
or .22 autos of the same size. The new lightweight small .380s have
given many new users a different idea of what a ".380 auto" is or
should be. They may be the same general size and weight as many
classic .25 autos but are in a different class power wise. Call them the
mouse that roared.

 

[Protected One]

A matter of perspective I guess. I have owned several of the old
classic all steel .380s for many years and with the history of the .380
and it's use by military and police units I have never considered .380s
to be mouse guns. I have always thought mouse guns were .25 autos
or .22 autos of the same size. The new lightweight small .380s have
given many new users a different idea of what a ".380 auto" is or
should be. They may be the same general size and weight as many
classic .25 autos but are in a different class power wise. Call them the
mouse that roared.

That is my belief as well. Now that some .380's are a size that you could only find a .25 in, they are considered "mouse guns" as well.
It will be interesting to see if 9mm becomes considered a mouse gun as well when some manufacturer produce one smaller than the Kimber Solo.

 

[Sayoc01]

Mouseguns.....PATOOEY!! I'm 72 & will NEVER stoop to the level of carrying a 380 as a primary!!I'll stick with my J'S, Kimber Pro Carry & perhaps a 9mm shield!
First "Old Cop"was slipped the kool-aid....now Protected one....has fallen,SNIFF.....guess I'll be the only one left!!Ahhh well...
Jim

 

[RobertJ.]

The first rule of a gun fight is, have a gun!

A determined man with a tiny gun is still a very deadly weapon!

 

[badge]

A mouse gun in the hand beats a sharp stick or harsh word,...... shot placement rules the day.