[esh21167]

I'll be an outlier and throw out the KelTec P3AT. Sure, it's ugly. Sure, the 'quality' of the finish is crappy. Sure it's cheap. But it goes bang.

My brother had one in his pocket during a 40 MPH laydown of his Gold Wing. It saved his leg from the asphalt and the grip was half gone with major scrapes on the frame and slide. It didn't 'go off.' Unloaded it and later tested it. Still worked, and fired without issue.

 

[Nontypical]

Ever since you landed that 2 tone P239 you've been torturing me with photos! Been looking for the right 2 tone P239 for a lonnnnng time. Last week finally found one. Should be arriving at my FFL next week. For now, I’ll just keep starring at your photos 😆

And yet you torture me with all of these outstanding deals that you somehow find! I can’t wait to see your latest. Probably another pawn shop find...😂

 

[Sigarms228]

Walther PPS. I still CCW mine almost daily. 7+1 seems paltry capacity these days but the PPS is a well built, very thin, extremely accurate, and robust pistol with an internal steel subframe. For me it is an excellent soft shooter even with HST 147 +P. Bottom picture compares thickness to my Glock 19. Target is typical range day with the PPS at 7 yards shooting at causual speed and not for maximum accuracy. Middle target dot shows what I can do with the PPS if I shoot slow for maximum accuracy where the middle cluster of 6 shots just above red center dot is seen.

 

[Bitter Clinger]

No one ever told me that my M&P 340 was underrated. I happen to rate it highly.
I did stone up the sliders and scrapers which resulted in a buttery pull and something about a glass rod breaking.

 

[phlyers13]

Walther PPS

 

[WonderNine]

J-frames.

I find them hard to aim. For some reason pocket autos work better for me. I have carried .38 snubs. .357's, and even had a titanium .41 mag at one point. I agree with you though, they are simple and WORK. That's usually most important to me. I just get caught up in the ballistics.. The only revolver I own anymore is a 9mm.. oh here.. I wasn't paying attention to myself as usual.. Need a jframe 9mm.. Still.. aiming them.. eh... what am I doing wrong. I did pretty decent with an old P229 .357 this morning. Not sure why I suck with revolvers so much. Only revolvers I was ever good at shooting were two single actions.

 

[CZSIG-Vinny]

...or it's bargain priced (when new) cousin... 908S from the Value Series
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Or....Baby Brother: The CS9 Chief's Special The smallest of the accurate and reliable S&W 3rd Gens.
7+1 9mm (also available 40 and 45), all-metal, DA/SA, 7+1, short reset, weighing in at only 22oz With low-profile Novak sights that can be fitted with fiber-optic or Tritium.

 

[Hammer]

HK Mk23! 🤣

Good one.

 

[mrerick]

Then there is the Star Firestar M-43... Small, compact, all steel, single action, hand full.

 

[JMag1]

Then there is the Star Firestar M-43... Small, compact, all steel, single action, hand full.

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Wish I still had mine; liked the Starvel finish.


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[brassbozo]

S&W 6906. Compact DA/SA All metal gun, only 2.5 oz heavier than a G19.

 

[Amigo]

Can’t say most of the guns are really “unappreciated “ but sure is a nice collection of firearms.

 

[MattyD380]

Makarov PM. Compact, slender, accurate as hell, reliable and… DA/SA.

 

[MYMOMSSON]

Taurus PT957

 

[29124]

Can’t say most of the guns are really “unappreciated “ but sure is a nice collection of firearms.

We're not talking about guns that are unappreciated. We're talking about guns that are underrated.

 

[LEEEAGLE]

J-frames.

I agree! the wife carries one of my old J frame 357s I still love that gun! Just a capacity issue with me.

 

[LEEEAGLE]

FN FNX-45 Tactical
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Although I agree on the fnx-45 for CCW ! I carried one for about 3 years, (got replaced by my to 229 .357 )I think the Tactical is pushing it.

 

[LEEEAGLE]

We're not talking about guns that are unappreciated. We're talking about guns that are underrated.

I read through the entire thread and came up with the same thoughts as you! The only opinion I have directly related to the original question is this....Bersa Thunder Pro Ultra Compact 9! Very well-built, very accurate, very reliable, reasonable capacity. Manufactured in Argentina for police and military, usually in 40 caliber full size for their use but not for export.( maybe that has changed I don't know). I picked one up several years ago used at a pawn shop for the wife, she didn't like it, didn't fit her hand,and thought it had too many levers and buttons! She then proceeded to confiscate my 357 J frame, I sold the Bersa because I will not carry or own anything smaller than. 357sig! (.22 plinkers not counting). I strongly feel that that little Bersa Fits the original question very accurately! Underrated overlooked and unappreciated!

 

[CZSIG-Vinny]

Here's a Pair, S&W 3913 NL & CS9 among the best thin and light compact & sub-compact all-metal hammer-fired DA/SA pistols for CC.
Unfortunately, the advantages of DA/SA decockers are often misunderstood or underappreciated today.

3913 NL with 9+1 extended mag:

 

[Bayern]

P238
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This is mine also, especially in these hot summer days.