It's hard to not be a Glock fan..it really is. Boy, did I sure miss out on that one. Did you even consider the Springfield? I've ran thousands of rounds through it and have never had any failure to fire, or jams. You might see if the pistol sends cases into the forehead when someone else shoots the gun. Theyre made about 15 miles from where I sit right now. 9 Affordable Pocket .380 Pistols | NRA Family And help you choose the best .380 ACP pistol for self-defense and concealed carry. I did a lot of research before choosing this one for my concealed carry. The 380 is in between the 22/25 pocket pistols and the 38spc/9mm sub compacts. And most humans I now aren't and can't be willing to live on a bag of rice, some band-aids, and water along with 10-20lbs of ammo and gun???? Really??? I personally carry my Beretta PX4 Compact in .40 S&W concealed during the 96 degree days of summer all the time. Personally, I don't mind the heavy trigger pull. It recently was retired to my safe in favor of the Glock 42. I have a Sig P238 ASE and the trigger is excellent and recoil is minimal. I have had a Bersa Thunder .380, a Ruger LC380, and now a Glock 42. With the proper ammo this weapon can't be beat for carry and at 10 yards put your shoot where you aim it. Haven't had a chance to try that out but thanks for the rec. I've never regretted my choice.it is awesome. Patrick O. I've owned a number of 380 carry guns, the Beretta 84FS and the 85FS My favorite was the Beretta 85FS. Of the 7 Sig 238s we own, we have had zero FTF or FTE with factory loads, having fired over 3,000 rounds combined. I also just purchased the Rock Island Baby Rock, another great 380. I also carry an extra mag. I have two Walther PPK/s , and find them to be excellent! I really like it because it's all metal and so dampens the recoil. At the range I could hit the target, but not even close to as well as I could with other handguns. I would suggest in this instance photos of the various Guns. The object of concealed carry has only ONE OBJECTIVE.to stop the threat. At 10.2 ounces, the trim Taurus 738 is a very light pistol, and with an overall length of just 5.25 inches it's easy to conceal even under light clothing. Very fine gun overall. It really likes to digest Remington 88 gr HTP and Remington 102 gr Golden Saber. Really surprised the Browning 1911 .380 didn't make the Top 5. Some survivors who survived being shot from .380 remembered going into paralysis before blackout . I have just started working with some SIG Sauer V-Crown but dont have a good data set yet. It's not space age polymer, but rather a look a like of the ppk (James bond gun) for a much better price than the ppk, and functions just as well or better. I literally went out and bought a P938 in 9mm because of the P238's reliability. For some of us the best 380, is actually going with a mini 9. The Glock doesn't fall into my "favorite" handgun catagory of the pistols I own or have owned but I have never had a failure to feed or failure to eject nor have I seen a FTF or FTE at the qualifications rangeno, that's not trueone time during qualifications, a new officer was having FTE's with her issued Glock. Know your target and what's behind it as you are responsible for that round that goes through the target and lands in something/someone else. The Sig was my carry weapon until I began carrying a ported barrel M & P 40 S&W with night sites. It has never misfired..not once! Nowthe LCP Max brings with it 10+1 rounds of .380 ACP. I have some arthritis in my hands and find that the LCP II kind of beats them up. Seems like The Duke is forgetting that old and factual adage- when seconds count, LE is minutes away. This matters with hands that are not as strong, or that might be arthritic. i bought a Bersa thunder plus with a 15 round mag for 350.00 bucks and it has never had a failure to feed or any other issues. However, Im having trouble finding a pistol for conceal carry. I went to my range and rented one. Kimbers are not made out of a polymer plastic; I think the Kimber pistols are sexy, if not a piece of art, and the tolerances of the moving parts I feel is the best in the firearms industry. I acquired two pinky extended mags, and applied my requisite Talon grips. Steel case hollow points seem to be the most disagreeable. So Bodygard is "BETTER". I still like my new 911 and have no complaints with it so far. My wifes CC gun is a Bersa 380 and mine is a Bersa 380CC. In 1995 S&W introduced their small concealed-carry style Sigma variant. Since I don't know where or when I may have to draw and fire my weapon this is an important consideration for me (we are reminded that we are responsible for EVERYTHING that bullet may hit and/or damage). Winchester #209 Shotshell Primers It's there as last resort if I happen to be down there and unarmed when an intruder comes in. Im not a fan of carrying cocked and locked so my personal pocket gun is the Bersa Thunder 380CC. )..I bought the stainless version with that goofy holster in 2010.this thing has always worked for me and I can punch the torso of a full silhouette at 10 yards without too much issue, quickly no less.it works.they sell the all blued version on sale as low as $159.I just like my stainless, grease the rails after a good cleaning (very, very lightly) and 4 drops of oil in critical places, wipe off the excess and bam! I'm not sure where you learned to count/measure Josh. Sports 12, it comes with two 6-round mags and one 7-round mag with extension so you can get all your fingers on the grip (I can, anyway). It is also used by Underwood ammo who produces it in a +P and +P+ plus loads. I have no qualms on the 380 as a self defense weapon and am a strong believer in shot placement. 1. I never really liked it. Can put 5 shots into a trash can lid point and shoot at 25 yards. you have to wear shorts with a tucked in shirt), the LCP II will be a great option. RM380. But if you are carrying it. BEWARE. Check out our full review of the Bodyguard .380 ACP. But it is accurate and true and the cost is $350. The accuracy is very nice (I am going to paint my sights). The grip shape is comfortable and recoil is no worse than any other .380 pocket pistol. This gun has never had a FTF except with Corbon hollow points. Cor-bon dpx works well in both and a good defensive round . There are some things that can help you greatly when it comes time to stop an attacker. A Ruger-oriented forum could help with the holster issue. The Cheetah is a beautifully machined, built, and solid firearm. The low-profile fixed sights are very basic, but they won't hang up on clothing when you draw, and capacity is 6+1. Ruger sells the LCP II with a neoprene pocket holster (which has the Ruger logo on it), and it actually works quite well. "They get the job done, but several shots may need to be fired to get your point across." For more info on other calibers, check out our Bullet Guide. I addressed the black sight visibility issue with a little white nail polish and have no issue picking up the sight picture, so long as I get my tri-focals lined up correctly. The trigger pull on most .380 autos is. The gun has that phenomenal Sig quality, is very comfortable in the hand and shoots extremely well! I am a Pocket gun enthusiast that has been shooting these guns almost weekly for 10yrs. I'm a 65 yr old novice and it only required 30 seconds to select LCP 2. The most important thing in a defensive situation is shot placement. (As a 31-year Army combat vet I appreciate decent sights; yes, even on a pistol that is generally considered a "short range" solution.) For it's 2.5 inch barrel, I can easily hit center mass at 25 yards or less and with rapid fire shots. While I do find it accurate it is NOT fun to shoot. Big mistake! If I hadnt been carrying a high capacity Glock Model 21 I very much doubt that Id be writing these words right now. We watched the ballistics videos on youtube and it seems like a solid combo. As I carry 9x19, I was trying to find out, what round has the smallest chance of overpen. Glad to hear it working out for you, Guy! Utterly smooth in every way. Well go over whats fact and whats fiction. Best 380 Pistols and Handguns for 2023 - Reviewster The trigger pull is long but it's not a gun for more than 25 feet anyway. But despite those advantages, .380 pocket pistols have also been plagued by a number of downsides. Get some Leihgh Xtreme Defense ammo if you can legally do so (65gr wrecking ball without H.P.) By comparison, the UXP still worked fine in 9mm, but he was able to find dozens of 9mm hollow point rounds that expanded consistently and only cost a fraction of the price. Also, I never carry a handgun in my pocket. Stephen. Note: DOES NOT FIT Glock 43, Ruger LC380, and other larger frame 380's. LCP2 was pretty nice, especially with an LGS price of $280. My groups are much, much smaller now. Don't waste your time with this gun. The Kimber, Metro Arms American Classic, CZ-75B, CANIK 55, CANIK TP9v2, --- all of my .380s. It is easy to rack, accurate, reliable, and very manageable to smaller or older folks. I love mine. I had the Glock 42 FTE all the time and the Bodyguard kicked almost as bad as my 38 didn't like either one. No comparison in my book. Best .380 Pistols [Hands-On]: Pocket Rockets - Pew Pew Tactical It's a good balance of weight and reliability. And when you want the BEST .380 possible, carry a Walther PPK/S. Sucks to hear about the pickiness of the P380. 6 I get the mag in, release the slide and it doesn't go fully into battery. The sights on the LCP II are built into the top of the slide like its predecessor. The LCP II was available when I bought mine but I chose the original and I'm glad I did. And just like my performance center 9mm shield it will run anything without fail. The color variety? 12 Best 380 ACP Pistols - April 2023 - USA Gun Shop Loved it . And for that, it is king and an absolute item to bring if possible. Mine has gone through hundreds of rounds from every brand I find, and there's no more than an occasional jam. I didn't even know that there was a gen two! It also just happens to be the best looking gun on this shortlist. We'll cover what the round can do, things to consider in choosing a gun, ammo, and our top 5 picks of the best .380 pistols. The cartridge holds a bullet the same diameter as the 9mm (.355") but in a smaller case with diminished capacity (roughly speaking, 15% less than the 9mm in grains of H2O). All the biggest ammo players. It, and my .38 special, are my everyday carries, over a 9mm and a .357, sometimes, depending where I'm going, I'll carry both. Ruger LCP Max 380 ACP Pistol 4. I know snobs won't like it, be I do. The Bersa Thunder is a good gun but it is a PPK, PPK/s clone for a reason. I have one. I'll take a high capacity 380 over a low capacity pocket 9mm any day in a real world gun fight. Thats why the Kahr is the winner here. I bought the Kimber .380 Raptor after a day of shooting a buddy's. I have several Sigs, S&Ws, Rugers, and a Glock 20, so I would have thought your list would serve. All the expensive, name brands. After 100 rounds ran through the LCP, not one single malfunction. In low light they are just as bright as any nightsights I've seen and the added hi-viz feature for daylight conditions is just awsome. I figured why not have 9mm since it's only slightly bigger yet still as easy to conceal comfortably. The chamber seemed pretty dirty so Im willing to give the weapon another chance, but I was very disappointed. As for range ammo I have had no issues with Federal, Fiocchi or Winchester. I bought the glock 42 and have used a lot of different ammo(hollow point and fmj) and it has never failed very nice gun, My bodyguard was $225 shipped. All are used for pocket carry, as often my clothing choice here in FL makes it impractical to carry one of my 9's as I prefer, which is OWB under a loose-fitting shirt. The look like high end custom 1911 mags. Whats your take on the LCP Max? All the while being super compact and lightweight (10.6 oz unloaded). The hornady personal protection ammo is a good match for the gun. It is now my daily carry gun and probably will be from now on. Most instances of conflict occur within 5 feet. The .small 380s are plagued with failures with many off the shelf ammo choices. Not an inconvenience of power loss or what have you but, societal break down. Therefore, if you want the slide to lock back, you need to use the magazines that were made specifically for the LCP II. I can draw, take safety off, and hit target in less than 2 seconds. The BB ammo gives you specs that are very close to a 9mm round in such a small package. [Moving from "safe" to "fire" with a shooting grip is no problem, so I consider this more gripe than fail.]. No problems with cheap FMJ ammo, Hornady Critical Defense, or Remington Ultimate Defense. A .380 pistol will generally produce around 160 to 200-foot pounds of energy at a muzzle while a compact 9mm pistol produces about 280 to 320-foot pounds of muzzle energy. The Remora works great! Mine was complete garbage and would come out of battery requiring disassembly! As a combat vet, I don't want anything without useable sights, which the 911 demonstrably has (excellent night sights) and is accurate (again, the 911 is surprisingly competent at extended ranges). Actually, I purchased all of them for my wife. One of the big box sporting good stores ran the Ruger LCP 380 for $199 on black Friday. Know your target and what is beyond it! It should be stated here that, while Ive not had many malfunctions shooting one, this is my least familiar gun on the list and plenty of others have had picky ammunition issues from this pocket .380. I have the Springfield 911 and that gun is amazing compact good grouping lightweight are amazing. Conceal carry at my size seems almost impossible. l looked at those models on your list (and several others), but found what I was looking for in the Springfield 911, which, in my opinion, was far superior in design, construction, features, and feel. guns & I'll be reviewing one soon, so keep an eye out! Yeah, I like Clones, mainly those made in Turkey because they've been well made in NATO spec facilities. We both have Sneaky Pete holsters. Kahr CW380 10. While it's not pocket size, some features I like are the safeties it has, (so when not in use it can be locked without having to put a trigger lock on it and cannot fire without the mag), it has a fixed barrel, it is a 15+1, and while the initial trigger pull is long all others are short and the recoil is nice for control. When a gun is light in weight, it doesnt help dampen recoil as much as a heavier gun does. You're currently reading page 1; Page 2; Wouldn't trust a striker gun in my pocket, even with a pocket holster. People have a right to not be a VICTIM and carry a gun for protection and to neutralize a criminal gun. Its not a range gun, and should not be treated as such. Good trigger, too. Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. I did get a .380 3 or so years ago. I have a S&W Bodyguard. In order for you to be effective at self-defense, you need to choose a gun that enables you to rapid-fire your shots, and actually hit your intended target. Thanks very informative article . It literally Runs almost EVERYTHING. Some of the results of this study show that rifles and shotguns are very effective (duh!) Great performance and a 15+1 magazine. But both only had a max capacity of 6+1 rounds. The downsides are, well, it's easier just to bullet point this: Unreliable Poor fit and finish S&W Bodyguard .380 7. How it feels in my hands like no other. I don't even own one (yetnext on the list). Concealment is key in our world. I have a Glock 42, which I love, and a Bersa Thunder which is always in my truck. They chew any Ammo you can think of, with ease and practically no malfunction! Maybe some loctite, but maybe the manufacturer should already have that resolved. One of the best things about the Bersa is that even if you have large hands, this is a very nice gun to grip and hold. It has a longer mag for those of us with larger hands, built in Crimson Trace laser grips, will shoot any ammo you put through it, the fact that it is a hammer fired pistol it eliminates the trigger pull issue that some of the others have, it also has a metal frame and slide, and it looks great(not that that's important, just an added bonus). If you plan to use it, train with it often. My first experience with what was certainly a 30 lb. Taurus really dumped in their lunch bucket when they discontinued the TCP738 and replaced it with the Spectrum which is, Ive read, as you describe. Heavy bullets have more penetration, I would stick to 115gr in 9mm. All the .380s are snappy & regardless of how I adjust my grip, they all give me varying degrees of "trigger bite", leaving my trigger finger sore after shooting. The trigger pull on most .380 autos is. Also the famous and consecrated King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, wore a Walther PPK / S engraved, with an initial "take care of your business" The barrel was also ported to dampen recoil and to prevent gases from blowing a hole in the shot pattern. It's small size is great in my front pocket and performs great with my colleagues pressure drills. Best 380 Pistols for Concealed Carry [2023] - Gun University
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