New Ruger pocket .380 just announced

[LVSteve]

Now the double stack .22 is interesting but the double stack .380 sounds good it's too close in size to my 365 to seriously consider.

There is a video showing the LCP Max with a Sig 365 and I was surprised just how much smaller the Ruger was. here ya go. [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GccRDPCjeFY[/ame]

Also, I find that small differences become big when it comes to concealed carry, especially pocket carry.

 

[kbm6893]

In that case, you'll be fine with the LCP Max as it uses an internal hammer, not a striker.

Partially cocked internal hammer I have no control over. No thanks. The trigger pull in the Bodyguard is a true double action. This Ruger Max isn't.

 

[jimmyj]

Question:
Does the world need another pocket size .380 pistol?

 

[Oscar Zulu]

I handled one at the gunstore recently. I was impressed to the point of considering buying one.
I would love to have those sights on a LCP II .22.

OZ

 

[sigp220.45]

Question:
Does the world need another pocket size .380 pistol?

Not since 1908!

 

[LVSteve]

Question:
Does the world need another pocket size .380 pistol?

If you want one that takes 11 or 13 rounds, then yes.

Odd thing is Sig used to sell a pistol that came close, the P250 subcompact in .380. You must have good sized pockets to carry one as the slide is pretty chunky. The upside is that this allows a really light recoil spring, possibly lighter than the S&W 380 EZ. Sig never sold many of them in the US, I suspect the combination of caliber and a true DAO trigger stunted sales.

 

[Guevera]

Looks like the Elbonian designers at Ruger have been hard at work again.

Must be hardly a soul left at Kel-Tec after the Ruger bus comes through, collecting firearm engineers who specialize in ugly, cheap-looking guns.

 

[Rammer Jammer]

Looks like the Elbonian designers at Ruger have been hard at work again.

Must be hardly a soul left at Kel-Tec after the Ruger bus comes through, collecting firearm engineers who specialize in ugly, cheap-looking guns.

Who care what a pocket pistol looks like?

If someone sees it you're either horrible at concealment or currently shooting them.

 

[waffles]

I find a pretty small difference in ease of carry between larger than LCP 380s (LCP Max, G42, PPK,
etc.) and the smaller 9mm options (Glock 43, but especially the P365). I don't really think I'd be in the market for this one, but man if there were a 32ACP option practicality be damned, I'd be in.

 

[The Norseman]

Protection within Social Distance

Interesting. I have shot a .380ACP. With today's
Bullet Technology it is devastating at close range.

I will have to check it out.

Thank you for the "heads up".

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Question:
Does the world need another pocket size .380 pistol?

Need? Do I need to drink my own Urine? No. I drink it because it's sterile and I like the taste.

 

[LVSteve]

Need? Do I need to drink my own Urine? No. I drink it because it's sterile and I like the taste.

Well, thank you for that image as I take a day off with gippy tummy.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Well, thank you for that image as I take a day off with gippy tummy.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm7Bn36NdkA[/ame]

 

[Sistema1927]

Ho hum. Not for me.

Plenty of pocketable 9mm's out now. I started with a Kahr PM9, and now carry a Sig P365. Plenty of other choices our there as well.

 

[smoothshooter]

Haven't they been out for a few months now?

 

[cyphertext]

Haven't they been out for a few months now?

Nope, came out at the beginning of July.

 

[LVSteve]

Haven't they been out for a few months now?

Nope. You're thinking of the Max 9.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

I finally shot mine. Its got kick. Nothing that will hurt you, but my primary will always be the soft-shooting Shield Plus 9mm. I hit so well with all the Shields.
LCP Max will get the job done though, just not at the 100 yard line. The 12 round mag is almost impossible to fill w/out the loader though! And I'm usually good at that. And that stiff mag spring kept me out of battery more than once when sling-shooting a fresh mag. So, load those mags full and break them in! It's a great gun but will need broken in to be fully trusted. Not a purchase I regret though. About 70 rounds today and all fed/fired/ejected. If ammo was available, would have run 150 .

EDIT: I read in a gun mag, the most shocking part of the gun, is when you shoot it, the rounds just keep coming! It's true...12+1 is NOT expected by your brain, and the rounds just keep flying. Has to be an advantage in an unexpected conflict! I love the "capacity debate". I have too many rounds!! EEK

 

[smoothshooter]

Seems interesting. But I don't think I'll give up my Bodyguard 380 just yet. It's light enough with 8 rounds (7+1 with Magguts).

I have about had it with my Bodyguard and the light primer strikes. Same problem with the one I had previously.

The Ruger is looking pretty good to me right now.

 

[smoothshooter]

My .02 on .380's. You either need a gun or you don't need a gun. If you don't need a gun then .380's are great. If you need a gun, not so great.....
YMMV

If you need a gun that no one wants to be shot with that is small and light enough to be carried anywhere, the .380 is about perfect.
So is a .22.