Out of curiosity - are there any obscure 380 pistols out there that anyone knows of with double stack mags north of 10 rounds - like closer to 15 rounds? It looks like SCCY, Ruger, and Sig have some that are "10+1". That is a bump up from the S&W 380 EZ at 8rds.

I saw a sizable used 380 at a local shop a few weeks ago. I don't remember the brand, but it was similar in size to the 380 EZ but metal with plastic textured grips. For being a 380 and metal I'm sure it would be a smooth shooter. I haven't come across anything modern that is similar to it. Though, I do not recall the mag capacity of the one I saw, either.

Take a look.

Yups, the older Beretta 84, and 84F model is 13 in the mag. Very snappy to shoot, however. I don't much care for it. In 32acp, it's a sweetie. A whole 'nuther cup-of-tea, LOL.

The one to watch, IMO, is Glock's 25 which has recently become manf'd here in Georgia. It's just like a G19 is size, holding the same 15rds. Don't be fooled by those claiming it's a blowback, like the Berettas. It's locked-breech, and is also a sweetie to shoot. My only disappointment is that they tooled for the Gen3 instead of just doing it in Gen5 like the rest of their line-up.

I don't remember if they are actually "current", but there were Bersa Thunders in 380 with 15 round mags as I recall...?

Cheers!

P.S. I have had SCCY CPX-3s that have proven to be very accurate and reliable for me at the range over the years: their very low co$t & the10+1 mags were a couple good reasons...

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CZ 83 has 12 rd. mags. Great guns but somewhat large for CC.

Bersa Thunder Plus, 15+1. But beware -- Bersa is out of stock on the mags, and when found elsewhere they go for around $150 each...

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I like and carry 380 (LCP) but me personally, if I'm going to carry a 9mm size pistol, I want it in 9mm. However, My wife hates the recoil and now loves her Ruger Security 380 lite rack. It came with one 10 round and one 15 round magazines. Prior experience with the SW380 back in the 1990s left a bad taste in my mouth for S&Ws in the 9mm short.

It’s kinda big, but the tip up barrel offers some advantages for some folks. The Girsan MC 14T is a copy of the similar Beretta design. It’s a 13+1 double stack.

CZ 83 is no longer in production, but still show up on the surplus market from time to time. Great pistols and very accurate.

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If you want modern, double stack and not blowback the Ruger Security-380 is a good option. Half the price of the Beretta 80x. Beretta is certainly built better but the Ruger will also shoot much softer.

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Copy kinda of the Beretta 84. I have one and like it VERY much. Fun and easy to shoot.

Agree 100% on the Beretta 84/85 guns. All the recoil of a 9mm and none of the ballistics.

If the Glock 25 uses the same type of mechanism as the Glock 28, then it is not a locked breech. In the 28 the barrel tilts, probably to maintain the Glock feed angle, but the front edge of the barrel hood is shaved away, so it cannot lock to the slide.

Go to time 00:54 in this video to see what I mean.

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Surplus and somewhat obscure is the FEG B9R. Most came with Turkish police markings. They are a locked breech design with 15 round mags. They almost never appear on the resale market, probably because they are really easy for mama to shoot.

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My 84FS with 13 rounds. With SD rounds it will get the 'attention' of your palm! 😜

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You can get 12 round magazines for the Ruger LCP Max.
Standard 10 Round on the Left, 12 Round on the Right.

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You can run the 10, 12, 15, or 17 round mags in the Sig P365. The 380s feed just fine out of the 9mm mags. You can even change out the frame if you’d prefer that over the mag with the sleeve.

I have a .380 SIG P250 sub-compact. It is no longer in production, but should be findable on the used market.

Pros: 12+1 double-stack capacity, about the size of the original Shield (but wider), light enough to be pocket carryable, very reliable, very accurate, extremely smooth DAO trigger, manageable recoil, extremely easy to rack.

Cons: Spare mags may be hard to find, the long pull DAO trigger, while excellent, is not for everyone.

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