.380

[lmacrichter]

If you were going to buy a .380 what would you get and why?

 

[amd6547]

Beretta 84

 

[Ματθιας]

Colt Government 380.

 

[autogun]

Seecamp or Ruger Lcp--because very small, reasonably light and go bang when I squeeze w/o fail. YMMV

 

[Rhetorician]

Rhetorician Response

If you were going to buy a .380 what would you get and why?

I must jump in here. I would buy another Taurus 738 / 380acp. Size, weight, price, dependability (for me and mine), smooooooooooooth clean-break trigger, last cartridge hold back on the rack. What is not to like!!!

Just my humble but most accurate opinion of course!!! LOL!!!

Thoughts?

rd

 

[geraldw321]

Sigma .380

nice fit / finish, accurate, easily carried, no locks or safetys. pull and shoot

 

[Voyager28]

Walther PPK.

Bob

 

[BigBill]

CZ83 in 380 acp. I like the metal pistol plus it's double action on the first shot sold me on it.

 

[Adk.IBO]

Colt XSP. Ambi safety, rail for small light or laser, 1911 function which means SA only, sights that can be upgraded, and they're available.

Stay safe, John

 

[Rustyt1953]

I have a Bersa Thunder and an LCP.

Reliable, slim, compact and deadly.

 

[Model 52]

My Stainless, Colt Govt 380

Model 52

 

[loknload]

I have the Ruger LCP and use it for pocket carry, also own a PPK as well.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

SIG P232. Because it is very accurate and slim.

Colt GM .380. Because low recoil and it's a baby 1911 and I'm not carring a C&L pistol in my pocket!

 

[mtrvl]

The main reason to carry a .380auto is for concealabilty, and nothing hides in your pocket like a Ruger LCP in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster. Just sayin'.

 

[Dennis The B]

In this order:

• Colt Government Model .380
• Beretta Model 85FS
• CZ 83
• Sig/Sauer P232

They're all fine pistols. I tried the Walther PPK/S, but the hammer bite is bad. You may also want to consider a Browning BDA .380.

 

[shamuscull]

Kahr P380 very concealable long smooth trigger and nice finish....perfect pocket pistol.

 

[10mmauto]

Walther PPK.

Cachet.

 

[Marshwheeling]

CZ 83. I'd rather have an 82, but if not, the 83 is close enough.

 

[sheepdawg]

Ditto, CZ83

 

[Wishoot]

LCP.

Inexpensive
Reliable
Accurate
Easy to carry
Ruger service (if necessary)

 

[singlesix]

I have a PPK and PPKS but my choice hands down is a Glock 42

 

[CaptRon956]

I have the latest version of the S&W M&P 380 bodyguard (no lazer) and so far over 200 shots & zero failures. Because of the very long hot summers in Texas it has become my primary carry. But if I had the dough, I'd get a Walther ppk/s 380.

 

[JaPes]

If you were going to buy a .380 what would you get and why?

I already have. I chose a Kahr CW380. Why? I wanted...

• A very small conceal carry pistol for use when my expected attire dictates such a small pistol.
• A back-up pistol.
• A pistol that will hold back the slide after the last round is fired.
• A pistol that is not hammer fired.
• A pistol that has a trigger between a light striker trigger and a very stout revolver trigger.
• A pistol with usable sights.
• A pistol that has a good reputation and represents a good value.

From my experience shooting small pistols, the Kahr CW380 was the "Goldilocks" pistol for me.

I've owned a Ruger KLCR .357 Mag. Pocket carry? Sure. I could get away with it in cargo pants or baggier jeans. The cylinder added width. The grip that made .357 Magnum tolerable to shoot wasn't pocket carry friendly. Trying to inconspiciously carry extra rounds in a HKS speed loader was challenging. I do not have the skill or ability to quickly reload a revolver under stress.

I've owned a Ruger LCP. Absolutely horrible little gun. I expect a little pistol to beat me up a bit. The LCP really beat me up more than I would like. The trigger and I didn't get along. The sights were designed as an afterthought. No last round hold open. The overall construction of the LCP did not feel substantial.

I shot 100 rounds from a S&W bodyguard .380. Slightly better than the Ruger. Not different enough for me to bite. Same with the Kel-Tec P380. I shot 50 rounds from a Glock 42. IMO, kind of big for my .380 needs. I am not comfortable pocket carrying the Glock safe action trigger, even with a good pocket holster. I shot 50 rounds from a Sig P238. I am a P938 owner. Loved the P238. Didn't like it's weight. Again, didn't fit my needs. Beretta Pico didn't feel good in my hand.

IMO, it's all about how the pistol feels during live fire that counts. A pistol that fits the hand is important in full size/compact/sub-compact pistols. It is absolutely essential when shooting the super small .380's.

 

[labworm]

Have the following:

Colt Government .380 Purchased in 1990.

S&W Walther PPK .380

Sig Sauer P238 Equinox .380
The Sig is my favorite at the moment, well made, feels great in my hands, accurate and great night sights.

 

[PA Guns & Ammo]

LCP. Mine has been very reliable. I have put all different kinds of ammo through it without any issues. They are cheap and very effective. I think they are the best pocket gun. Yeah the trigger is long and heavy but never have to worry about accidental discharge for the most part.

James

 

[LVSteve]

FEG B9R. Locked breech all steel design, so it's a powder puff to shoot. Carries about 12 rounds IIRC.

As for slide hold open on a carry gun, I suspect it's an overrated feature. How many SD scenarios degenerate into a multi-mag engagement? Goblins are cowards, and run before getting shot like the first guy you nailed.

 

[jonny13sb]

CZ83 if you can find one. Or you could just get a Makarov if 9x18 isnt a problem.

 

[alwslate]

I have eight 380s already, seven 1934 Berettas and one 1910-55
Browning. I may buy another one someday, most likely a Glock 42 or
Ruger LCP.

 

[fdw]

Having owned a couple:

Sig p238
Micro Desert Eagle

Next one I'd try would be the Baby Rock, didn't have good luck with the above two.

 

[cloud]

I have a kahr p380 and the newer lcp. I think if I bought the lcp first I would have never bought the kahr. I like them both but for the money the lcp gets my vote.