What a great gun although much bigger than the Sig. Glad I found this site. I agree with you that the sights on the 911 are great for a pocket size pistol and I have no issue with them but I do like the sights on my P238 more. I even carry it sometime in my pocket as back up to my Glock 17 which I should say it way sweeet (the 17). I have a Glock 42, which I love, and a Bersa Thunder which is always in my truck. Had the Ruger and so typical of the brand it was a pain to take down. It recently was retired to my safe in favor of the Glock 42. Even though discontinued, the Taurus TCP 738 is the best of the best. Be safe. Another vote for the Rem. The ability to shoot through car doors is a significantly lower level of concern than the hazards of over-penetration. The barrel length is just 2.75 inches and its capacity is also six in the magazine, one in the chamber. Tucked into a J&J wallet holster, it's gone but easy enough to deploy. Love your sight though and read it all the time. It's kind of like the old Sears "Good, Better, Best" thing. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. Introducing a gun to a situation makes you an instant elephant in the room. - It's cheaper and has much more capacity than the Sig P238, the Kahr CW or the Ruger LCPII Never an issue. Easily the best .380 weapon out there in terms of cost, reliability, features & looks. My favorite carry firearm is my Kahr P380. Picked up a Sig 238 and never looked back - just drop it into a pocket Either one will give a bad guy some reasons to reconsider his actions. It is also one of the most accurate small pistols I've ever shot. Reliability The downsides are, well, it's easier just to bullet point this: Unreliable Poor fit and finish Go to a gun store and check out the pocket pistols. Thanks for your comment. This is typically not discussed or practiced. I have the kimber mucro 380 that i replaced with the new micro 9 with the laser grip and the extended mag and in a pocket holster when i wear shorts and it shoots great vwry easy to hit your target and it has a great trigger i have iver 30 hand guns but thats my favorite Pocket Gun next to that is my Glock 19 when I have regular clothes and i am a member and have the insurance and you guys are great very informative. trigger pull. I own a .380 and I'm confident it will neutralize an attacker upon the first of 1 or 2 shots. Glad to hear it working out for you, Guy! I'm a 65-y-o man with arthritis in both hands and carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists, and the easy rack and milder recoil are the primary reasons I chose the EZ in the 380 model. Check out our full review of its 9mm brotherthe CW9. And it's accurate or maybe I am ;-) concealed carry is about .concealment..It will vary dependent on many factors..like the weather and where you plan to carry..You don't carry a cannon in to a movie theater or other crowded event because every missed shot has the potential to kill innocent bystanders.. When discussing felt recoil, its not just the size of the cartridge. I've ran thousands of rounds through it and have never had any failure to fire, or jams. Kahr CT380 is a great choice as well. Only complaint I have is that long trigger pull. Best .380 Pistols of 2022 - Ultimate Buyer's Guide - Gun Mann I watched my son in law shoot his 40 cal Glock at the range it blew a piece of the slide right out with normal ammo I think Remington, after calling them he sent all the pieces to them and they had the gun repaired all free but kept it 6 mos. The later is for personal defense Why? We had one jam with my initial reload recipe, since corrected. Very, I mean extremely very, reliable and accurate for what they are. I also carry, on occasion, the SW 442 but, it kicks like a mule and is hard to find the RIGHT holster for soooooo, it sits a lot..also carry the Tarus TCP 738yes, Taurus.this thing has been FLAWLESS, is 8 years old and you simply can't beat it for deep concealment (pocket without a holster).it is everything the Ruger LCP 1 was not.locks to the rear on the last shot, actually has rudimentary sights, light as a feather, better trigger (long and consistent albeit lighter than most and 1/2 of the workout you will endure with the ruger's trigger and I LOVE ruger products! Both cartridges are most similar when the .38 Special ballistics are compared when coming from a snubnosed revolver with a 2" (or slightly shorter) barrel. Another thing that affects recoil is the design of the handgun itself. You can see the .380 is one of the smallest rounds in popular pistol calibers. I added a Crimson Trace green laser to the Glock 42 and it works great. The Glock 42 is a pocket pistol-sized firearm intended for concealed carry. After much video reviewing on the internet I went with Hornady American Gunner 90 gr XTP. We'll cover what the round can do, things to consider in choosing a gun, ammo, and our top 5 picks of the best .380 pistols. I've been armed for over 50 years on a daily basis. I have a colt .380 mustang pocket lite I have been packing for a couple of years, and love it!! Most accurate?? As I remind you, that the PP Series Pistols, all have the sliding cover open, then fire the last ammunition, as it was and is the custom in all modern military weapons. Meaning they do not hold up to a lot of ammo down range. YMMV, of course. Solid stainless to reduce felt recoil and improve longevity, but only 19 oz. Recently, I also purchased the Bersa Thunder plus 380 (15+1 capacity) and it too hasnt failed to feed, eject or fire with Ball or JHP ammo! Add to that that .22 ammo has come a long, long way too??? View as Grid View List View. Of course one must practice with any firearm to learn the particularities of that gun. trigger!!!!!! Theyll buy ammo for target practice and ammo for self-defense. Bersa Thunder 5. It's what I carry now. It comes as a 5 +1 with a grip and thumb safety. And when you want the BEST .380 possible, carry a Walther PPK/S. He then raised his voice and advised her that you don't shoot 9mm in a 40 S&W and sent her off the line to go change out her ammo. While size really isn't that much of a issue for me, as I carry my Glock 20 10mm quite often, the P238 is easy to pop into a pocket when I'm in a hurry. I went to the range last weekend and intentionally gathered up all 380 reloads from my house that I could find. Which gun to purchase which is light weight firm grip, small pocket size, but great accuracy? Cons mucho $'s, and it's next to impossible to rack the slide without cocking the hammer first. The 380 caliber pistol has the power to defend you while still being small enough to be concealed and easy to handle. Everything about it is perfect for me. I LOVED it for its size and wanted it to come in #1! Carry it anyway you like, in a situation A review of .380s and no mention at all of Springfield's excellent 911? Last 10 years carried a Glock 36 . I found that if I cut about an 1/8" off the spring in the magazine, I could make it a 6 +1. Weve built dozens of ARs and well cover all the best AR-15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, BCGs, gas blocks, and more. Since I don't know where or when I may have to draw and fire my weapon this is an important consideration for me (we are reminded that we are responsible for EVERYTHING that bullet may hit and/or damage). Moreover, those who founded and started the Bersa models in Argentina were Italian investors and gunsmiths, and were familiar with and highly influenced by the Beretta models. I also still believe it is the better looking of the two (my girlfriend disgrees but). These are two very different guns. Use of the external safety becomes automatic with practice. No love for Springfield 911? This makes me nervous so Ive always sought help to clear the chambered bullet but now I know what to do! It takes an attacker 1.5 seconds to reach you from 21 feet. The big thing to consider using these 380's is the ammo. Boy, did I sure miss out on that one. Aesthetics always take a backseat to functionality, but you cant argue with a good looking gun. I dress then chose a pistol from my collection that fits concealed with the most stopping power. I am with Jim, I think in the 3 to 4 years i have followed you all in the PEW PEW PEWVERSE, seen maybe 2 Kimbers in your top 5. The sights on the LCP II are built into the top of the slide like its predecessor. We can learn from trying different stances, but none is perfect or "THE" answer. Carry what makes you comfortable, I guess. We watched the ballistics videos on youtube and it seems like a solid combo. The Bodyguard seems to work best with Fiocchi fmj, Hydrasocks, and WWB. Here's a plug for a very specific P238, from a very specific source. Its all metal, has extended mag for 9 round capacity and highly reliable. The trigger pull on the LCP II most closely resembles the trigger on larger striker fired polymer pistols such as the Glock. I have the Micro 9 and like it except that it's single action and you need to rack it or carry with one in the tube and a cocked hammer, which I dislike. LMAO. I have had this firearm for approx. It always feeds, fires and ejects regardless of what ammo I feed through it. The reason the trigger pull is lighter is because it is a SA trigger versus the DA trigger on the original LCP. You need to know how your self-defense ammo handles in your firearm so it doesnt take you by surprise. Interesting video. It is now my daily carry gun and probably will be from now on. Traded for the RM380 and never looked back. At 10.2 ounces, the trim Taurus 738 is a very light pistol, and with an overall length of just 5.25 inches it's easy to conceal even under light clothing. .380 Pistols: The Best Pocket Rocket Money Can Buy Lol, the Glock 25 was made for countries with strict gun control. The TCP is hands down the worst firearm I spent money on! Ruger did a very nice job here. It is also fully automatic and is suprisingly loud. So embarrassing she emptied the box of low cost ammo and then shot the ammo that my gun rejected. While the LCP II will accept the same 6 round magazines as the original LCP, it also will not slide lock on the last round with those magazines because they were not designed to do so. I had the Glock 42 FTE all the time and the Bodyguard kicked almost as bad as my 38 didn't like either one. But, if you can't find a reliable handgun, what's the point? It covers the trigger guard of the pistol and has a hook and sticky material to stay secure in your pocket so it is easy to draw the pistol from your pocket without bringing the holster with it. A Glock model 30 which is a compact 10+1 45ACP. IMHO the LCP II trigger is much, much smoother and easier to use, although I do wish the shape was more rounded where my finger contacts it.. Cor-bon dpx works well in both and a good defensive round . the gun, 7 rounds& the colt laser sight weigh in at 17 once . 7 Best .380 Pistols in 2023 with Review & Buying guide - Marine Approved Nonetheless, the fact that they are difficult to shoot can be a major problem for training and self-defense purposes. "While the LCP was a popular pistol, the LCP II is a refined and much improved version." I have owned a Remington RM380 for about 9 months now. Personalize your experience. We started with the drawbacks now lets hit some of the positives. I usually carry pistols in these calibers, .380, 9mm, and .45. The 5 Best 380 ACP Pistols - Gun Tests And that is why you need a gun that can handle a lot of ammo down range. I can put double taps into three inches at 6 yards. You say the LCP2 has a long stiff trigger not true the first gen LCP did the LCP2 are one of the best triggers available on a 380 hadgun. After performing an in-depth review on one, I found that certain types of ammo didnt cycle properly, to include steel cased, some hollow points, and really high-end self-defense ammo (Lehigh Defense). The .380 only offers easier concealability, but not equivalent performance. The LCP II is my usual EDC because it's size and weight make it so comfortable and easy to carry in a kydex IWB holster from Concealment Express. The accuracy is very nice (I am going to paint my sights). Enough of the recoilwhat can the .380 really do? That's not funny either. I currently own a S&W Shield, but need something much much smaller to wear on my ankle without moving down to a .22. If you can land multiple shots on an aggressor, in any caliber, theyre more likely to give up or succumb to wounds. Im with ya on the Remington RM380. However, I felt very safe carrying it because it would never be an UNINTENDED DISCHARGE candidate. Try adjusting your grip, i.e., grip,the gun a little more tightly, or a bit more loosely. I literally went out and bought a P938 in 9mm because of the P238's reliability. LCP2 was pretty nice, especially with an LGS price of $280. It shows .38 Special being a larger caliber than .45 ACP and 9mm being larger than .380 among other errors. The first one says that if your bullet size of choice doesnt start with a 4 its insufficient for self-defense. I have a Ruger .380. Another great gun is the CPX3 .380 pistol made by SCCY on the east coast of Florida. Standing out as one of the smallest on this list, Kahr isnt a brand you hear a lot but this is definitely an option you should consider. It's a joke. Trigger feels like a revolver. While I do find it accurate it is NOT fun to shoot. Personally, I don't mind the heavy trigger pull. From Reader Robert C: I always wanted something similar, but in a 9mm and something that had a better magazine release set up. OUCH! Rock Island Armory Baby Rock 7. The SW380, chambered in .380 ACP, held six rounds and was fitted with very rudimentary "guttersnipe" sights. For what it is, I really like the gun and most reviewers feel the same. This matters with hands that are not as strong, or that might be arthritic. The higher you can get your hand on a grip, the better the recoil management. Great all metal pistol, a bit Lg. So what department/agency do you work for? They are very helpful and want you to be happy with your pistol. But my 99% of the time my CCW weapon of choice? I practice double taps, two to center mass, two to the head. old woman and I love my WaltherPK380. So much for credibility of the write up. Great reviews, here 's my 2 cents. I also carry this 'cannon' into theaters, libraries, to the park, to the zoo, etc. Its always in a secure IWB or OWB holster. you a link to reset your password. I wanted to LOVE the LCP because its SO easy to conceal. There are a lot of disparaging comments about the TCP on the internet, but I love mine. Same thing with big hands. Like the Sig, the 911 is all metal and the fit and finish are excellent. After 100 rounds ran through the LCP, not one single malfunction. But despite those advantages, .380 pocket pistols have also been plagued by a number of downsides. Get new friends. It's small size is great in my front pocket and performs great with my colleagues pressure drills. A unique combination of circumstances: alert mental acuity, the right pistol, the right caliber, and a mature determined mind, along with a much better than average ability to reach out and touch someone are ALL required. . I never really liked it. I had to push really hard and when I finally got it into the mag well FOUR rounds came out of the slide opening! I like the feel and dependability of the Glock 42. The Precision One XTP round did excellent. Availability : In Stock While I appreciate the clever workmanship expressed in my Ruger LcpII, it doesn't wow! The Lehigh Defense Extreme Penetrator. For me, the Glock works the best. I get it you are thinking "carry the 9mm", but I like the lighter weight and low recoil of 380. so I need all 6 of 380 on target to make a stop, no problem, we practice constantly and hopefully I can do that, as shot placement is king. (Takedown all 3 of these guns and you'll see why. It is very light and not bothersome at It also smooths out the trigger and, more importantly, loosens up the slide so it's easy to rack. I simply bought it because of its price (too low to mention??? I tell new CCW people to carry the most potent weapon they actually can conceal and get comfortable with, not the smallest and lightest available. For comparison a Sig P365 is 17.8 oz unloaded. It's a good balance of weight and reliability. I have owned several in different calibers and have carried them on-duty and have the utmost confidence in them. The trigger pull was beyond bad. I still have my AMT, but my EDC is the Kahr CM9. Once for a broken firing pin then again for a broken laser. My only complaint on this gun was the sights, which I easily remedied by installing a laser on the lower rail. I have the Scorpion model, and it shoots to point of aim. All in all, I love it. White paint applied to the back of the sights with a tooth pick really help. So I went on an ammo quest with all 3 of my 380 firearms to find the best Self defense round watched every video on youtube from Paul Harrell, Shooting The Bull (who did ammo quest and voted Precision One the BEST 380 SD round) , TN Outdoors, Hickock45 and everyone else.you name it.and now hundreds of rounds personally downrange. The CPX3 has 10+1 capacity which trumps every single gun done in this review. It was absolutely horrible! I load them both with Hornady Critical Defense FTX and feel those will do the job, when I do my job with placing the rounds where they will have the best effect. Your article stated that the Kahr 380 was the smallest 380. The original is one of the biggest selling personal carry pistols of all time. This writer is SPOT ON w/the issue of firing & nothing happening w/the Bodyguard! Hard to believe you put the Kahr on a top 5 list. Sent it in to Ruger and they fixed it. No they didnt-same problem. I started with a KelTec P3AT that fit nicely with a custom holster into a back pocket. Ruger LCP Max 2. The LCP II was available when I bought mine but I chose the original and I'm glad I did. Buyer beware! Patrick O. I also have the Kimber micro in both 380 and 9 mm. I personally enjoy my Bersa Thunder 380. Great read. Other than the LCP Max, no other 380 here has the magazine capacity (ten rounds) of the Sig. I am a Pocket gun enthusiast that has been shooting these guns almost weekly for 10yrs. We both have Sneaky Pete holsters. Simply put, the best .380 ACP gun/ammunition combination cannot begin to match a plain S&W M10 with a 4" barrel and high-performance +P ammunition. Amen! I bought a ruger LCP I love it the long trigger pull makes it a excellent pocket pistol. Taurus really dumped in their lunch bucket when they discontinued the TCP738 and replaced it with the Spectrum which is, Ive read, as you describe. It may be slightly larger than the pocket models, but I prefer my 7+1 Bersa Thunder 380 for concealment, great hand fit, trigger, & DA/SA with decocker. It goes on for miles and catches me off guard every time I go for more than a short time without firing it. In the worst-case scenario where your shots aren't on point, a .380 will have a harder time taking someone down vs. a 9mm. Pocket carry brings up a very specific need and a very specific gun, in my opinion. I have owned many firearms since, but this is my all time favorite little handgun. Most instances of conflict occur within 5 feet. How does the RM380 pocket carry for you? Sharing my experience. But if I am wearing pants, belt, etc I opt for the Sig. There are nines Id rather carry for self defense but as 380s go Bersa is top of the line. I noticed the Kimber Micro .380 didn't make the list. This is because it is slightly heavier and I find I can shoot small, but heavier guns more accurately than light small guns! You might check on a Ruger-oriented forum, on Ruger's own website, or call Ruger customer service. I strongly suggest checking out Kimber. At the time I didn't really think to try different ammo. Well interesting take though on all the ammo comparison charts I've seen on this site for popular handgun ammo I've yet to see the 9mm makarov mentioned and personally I carried a FEG PA-63 a hungarian made pistol though no longer on the market here carried it on me for least 5 years before I changed to a SiG P245 Compact due to the fact that I could Extremely easily find magazines available that fix in quiet extended size for the gun as it Accepted Magazines for the P220 as well which is a common officer carry ever since been a SiG guy still got the p245 but switched to a p938 Texas edition few years back But I'll Say this about the 9mm makarov and the FEG PA-63 at that, that is one gun to this day I regret selling but the local gunshop owner wanted it as a carry as he had one previously that got stolen when he was in the hospital and since they were no longer on market here I parted ways with mine but the 9mm makarov Is a absolutely great round can't even begin to describe how well it feels in the hand compared to a Luger. Thank you for that PPK History lesson! I've ran 100 rounds through the Sig P238 and not one issue , it is awesome , pricey but awesome . I bought a Springfield Armory 911 380 as an alternative to my 9mm EDC when I need a smaller form factor. I bought it used, based on discussions with an off-duty police officer. The Gen 2 is about 8lbs of pull, Smooth all the way through and deliberate. I have put rounds through all of the pistols in your post. If they weren't they wouldn't be the most copied designs, just like Glock. Or do other pocket guns eject toward the rear? You left of far and away the best .380 on the market the Springfield 911, best of the bunch as far as recoil and a beautiful gun optically, sights are top of the line right out of the box.
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