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Fishinfool
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Nice selection Richard. I didn't know High Standard made a .380 that resembled their target .22's.
My only .380 at present is a first model Ruger LCP that works well in it's role as a "put it in your pocket, and forget it" pistol.
Larry
My only .380 at present is a first model Ruger LCP that works well in it's role as a "put it in your pocket, and forget it" pistol.
Larry
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Two PPKs (Blue and Stainless) and a Colt Mustang Pocketlite
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I have three .380s, one domestic and 2 foreign-born.
The first one is an old Remington-UMC Model 51, getting close to a hundred years old now, but still quite functional and very ergonomic.
This Walther PPK/S is one I've had for quite a few years. Very reliable gun.
And finally, a very nice post-war Mauser HSc. Some strange features inherited from previous pre-war Mauser handguns (such as the slide release being the insertion of a magazine), but still a very purposeful handgun.
John
The first one is an old Remington-UMC Model 51, getting close to a hundred years old now, but still quite functional and very ergonomic.
This Walther PPK/S is one I've had for quite a few years. Very reliable gun.
And finally, a very nice post-war Mauser HSc. Some strange features inherited from previous pre-war Mauser handguns (such as the slide release being the insertion of a magazine), but still a very purposeful handgun.
John
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Hasbeen1945
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Had a Ruger lcp. To say it was not fun to shoot would be an understatement. Sent it down the road.
Sig Sauer p232 is the only 380 I own. Bought it for my wife's CHL class.
Fun to shoot and very accurate.
Sig Sauer p232 is the only 380 I own. Bought it for my wife's CHL class.
Fun to shoot and very accurate.
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BearBio
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Have had several .32 and .380. I liked the Colt Pocket the best. Wife had a Bersa Thunder and it was surprisingly well-made. For the cost, we got a .22 for practice and a .380 for her to carry.
I also liked the H & K H4 (mine was .32) and the Walther PP (also in .32).
As an aside, we ended up going with a G43 in 9mm for her EDC.
I also liked the H & K H4 (mine was .32) and the Walther PP (also in .32).
As an aside, we ended up going with a G43 in 9mm for her EDC.
Grayfox
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I like .380 pistols. I think I have 9 of them by several quality makers. Colt, Browning, Walther and Sig. For me, the reason I bought them was because I liked the gun. Caliber was secondary.
However, don't take that to mean I have anything against the .380. I think its a perfectly adequate self defense round. In fact, I think its highly under rated.
My favorite is the Colt Mustang. I have two. A first issue two tone and a 2nd issue XSP. They are small pocket sized guns and very easy to carry. The locked breech design makes them very easy to shoot well with little felt recoil. I like 'em!
However, don't take that to mean I have anything against the .380. I think its a perfectly adequate self defense round. In fact, I think its highly under rated.
My favorite is the Colt Mustang. I have two. A first issue two tone and a 2nd issue XSP. They are small pocket sized guns and very easy to carry. The locked breech design makes them very easy to shoot well with little felt recoil. I like 'em!
LVSteve
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We only have locked breech .380s. For top quality, I have to go with the Sigs we own. Sadly, some models are now discontinued, and Sig decided not to make the P320 in .380.
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Sig Sauer P230
Despite the antiquated fixed barrel straight blowback design, goofy magazine release, and slippery plastic grips, I seem to be able to hit dead center mass at 10 yards consistently with this gun. (Not something I can say about other similar handguns weighing only 18 ounces unloaded). May not be a PPK, but it won't leave bite marks on your hand, either...
Despite the antiquated fixed barrel straight blowback design, goofy magazine release, and slippery plastic grips, I seem to be able to hit dead center mass at 10 yards consistently with this gun. (Not something I can say about other similar handguns weighing only 18 ounces unloaded). May not be a PPK, but it won't leave bite marks on your hand, either...
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Like PeteC I also have and like the Sig p232 in blue and a Glock 42. Kramer leather for both.
Like PeteC I also have and like the Sig p232 in blue and a Glock 42. Kramer leather for both.
Today only an S&W 380 EZ. Had a Bersa and a Bodyguard.
Russian made Makarov. 380 here. I don't recall exactly, IJ70? Maybe? I do know it was imported by Big Bear arms. Nice leather flap holster and 2 extra mags.
I'll have to dig up a photo, it doesn't get much carry time, but it is a good shooter.
I'll have to dig up a photo, it doesn't get much carry time, but it is a good shooter.
A S&W BG380 and a Sig P238. I like the the DA trigger on the S&W but the Sig is the best shooter. Larry
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