FEG PA-63 good CCW/SD weapon?

hotroderx · Post by **hotroderx** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:35 am

Does the FEG PA-63 make a good SD weapon its chambered in 9x18. Its extremely accurate and after a recoil spring change it isn't punishing on the hand. Its a lot of fun to shoot and I feel more confident having it chambered then I do my Glock.

Post by **Bullseye** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:54 am

You may get a wide variety of opinions on this question. If you feel comfortable with a .380 ACP as SD carry gun, then the 9x18mm should be fine. There's only a slight difference between these two cartridges with the edge going to the 9x18. I personally like a little more power for SD and typically use a G-27 for my CC weapon.

R,
Bullseye

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:58 am

That cartridge is a little light in my opinion also. Myself I prefer the .45ACP and have carried an SA Micro for year, but for ease of concealment and the lightweight in my older years, I now carry a J frame in .38 PlusP

bgreenea3 · Post by **bgreenea3** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:42 am

If you feel confidant with it, it is comfortable for you, and you can get good Hollow point ammo.... I say it is a fine choice.

bigfatdave · Post by **bigfatdave** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:34 pm

If it is the right compromise for YOU then go with it.

Every handgun is a compromise of various factors, including (but not limited to):
Hand comfort
Carry comfort
Concealment
Capacity
Power
Accuracy
Reliability
Looks
Reload sowns
Holsters
Price
Ammo cost/availability
Mag cost/avaibility

I don't think 9x18 is underpowered, it beats. 380acp and launches from larger platforms than p3at/lcp/tcp/p380, which should be easier to shoot well. Silver Bear hollowpoints are cheap, reliable, and pretty good. I stock them for a cz82 based on brassfetcher's testing and my own.

Baldy · Post by **Baldy** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:31 pm

I got one that's about 10yrs old and it's OK but I think of it as a backup caliber only. I much prefer my KT 3AT for back up and carry my 1911 for primary most of the time. It's really all in what you want..