i have an lcp, flawless function. know several people with bg380's and g42's. not a lot of happy with either. can't say i recommend either any more. don't recommend the lcp either. the keltec p32 is the best of the tiny options as far as i can tell. just gotta find .32 ammo for 'em. that said, i find myself with my 442 more and more as back up. love my lcp for several reasons, but it IS still a .380. my 442 has the 158 gr. hornady xtp load, and i feel that is the better option for me. to bad i hear so many stories about S&W's lack of quality, and lack of confidence in the product...