The great popularity of the Taurus G2 blurs advantages of its successor, the G3. So to rephrase the question, G2 or Nano? I just threw in the G3 in case anyone has something on it, as it's very new on the market.
Well, I guess I'm asking about the quality of the firearm is all. These are at or under $300, and they both have their supporters.
The question I'm asking is are you planning to conceal carry the firearm or will it just be used at home? There are much better options in the $300 category. If you're looking for a small, subcompact carry gun, you can get a S&W Shield for around $300. If you're looking for something that holds more rounds (if you don't live in a communist 10 round mag state), the S&W SD9VE is around $250 and is the best firearm in the price range, hands down. I've put over 2000 rounds through each of these firearms, and I've never had a single failure to fire or stoppage.
The problem with the Nano is that it's been plagued by ejector problems and issues with the mags. It's just not something you'd want to bet your life on. Taurus has similar issues. Sure you can get a good one, but you've got to work the kinks out of it yourself. Most of the people buying guns right now will probably just throw it in a drawer and hope to never have to load it.
I see. I will look into that. In all the stuff I've read about the G2, that issue was never mentioned.
Physics. The lighter and smaller the firearm, the more felt recoil and lack of surface size you have to control it. You only want a small firearm if you're going to be carrying it on you.
My first guess was an IMAX projector. LOL Notice how scuffed up the BFG prop is? Why is it so beat up, for effect I guess?
Oh nuts. the gun bites. That's a great big bad, if not a deal killer. I got rid of PF-9 and P-11 Kel-Tecs because I couldn't go to the range without a supply of band-aids. Worst thing about that is the impairment of accuracy.
I'd get a S&W Shield for the same price range. I'd never carry a Nano. The Shield is the most popular CCW for a reason.
I think you're right, but I would have to break my piggy bank. They're up there about $350-$400. Probably made better. Thanks.
No, you can get them for around $300. Remember this is an item you're betting your life on to work when you pull the trigger.
I carried a Kahr CW-9 for 10 years. After the 250 round break in, I never had a single failure. The stainless finish holds up well to sweat and it weighs less than 1 lb. The handgrip is just long enough to accommodate 3 fingers. 7+1 capacity. I upgraded to a Kimber Micro 9. It has the same dimensions, capacity, and weight, but it has a manual safety and a crisp single action trigger. It's also out of the stated price range.