Late to party, as such discussions are seldom fruitful.
You say PC40, but you then say last years model. The PC40 hasn't been made for fifteen years. So I'll assume you're speaking of the newer PCC in .40 .
I've owned the older PC9's and PC40's, as well as the later PCC. I'm surprised to hear reported "info" of problems. Mine, new and old, run absolutely flawlessly.
The Mini and the PCC have different missions, so it's impossible for me to decide either/or. With the correct ammo, the Mini runs well. The PCC runs with any ammo.
The Mini can be used for anything...Personal defense, plinking, vermin shooting, and medium-sized game hunting. The PCC can be used for personal defense, plinking, vermin shooting, and that's about it. :mrgreen:
I very much like both the Mini and the PCC, and I would recommend either one to people I care for. :wink:
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