The Beretta Pico is a nice gun, very very thin. The CT380 is 7+1 and still as small as the others & the price is right. Glock 42 is the best pocket rocket I've shot yet.. Yea yea, .380 is underpowered, etc, but if you need something you can handle and/or throw in your pocket, .380 beats a .22 or .32 and anything else is to large to pocket. besides, if you hit the target, the .380 WILL do the trick. USA If you take aim at an attacker with your .380 pistol but miss four out of five shots, you may just end up angering the person coming at you. Amazing. Feeling safe while carrying a sidearm is NOT the same thing as actually being safe. Then you'd love the Bersa Thunder Plus .380 that holds 15+1. You might check on a Ruger-oriented forum, on Ruger's own website, or call Ruger customer service. I own a Taurus TCP 738 which I upgraded with Galloway trigger and springs and NiteSighter sight dots. Have a P238 that is great. Increiblemente yo cazo con pistolas .380, desde liebres, grandes tats, lagartos extremadamente resistentes, avestruces (algunos de ms de 80 kilos) Uso una walther pp, capaz de poner 5 tiros hornady en 1.5 " pulgadas a 25 mts, apoyado. I just recently purchased the SW M&P .380 EZ which is also sweet. - It's shorter, lighter, cheaper and has much more capacity than the Bersa Thunder The combination of these three features gives you lots of recoil, a slow follow upshot, and a very slow reload time. I take it everywhere. My groups are much, much smaller now. Anyone have feedback on the Bersa Thunder 380? I bought a LCP II but the extended clips don't work in it, so I am still carrying my old LCP in my front pocket. A design that has been manufactured for 91 years! 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). I agree with most of what you say in this article, but find that you failed to mention one very real consideration. I like how the CTC laser activates just from gripping the gun and not having to worry about finding a button to activate laser. I have a Sig P238 ASE and the trigger is excellent and recoil is minimal. In line with your sock drawer comment, if there is even the remotest possibility that I will have a malfunction, I don't have any use for that pistol. Good luck! It's easy to appreciate how this applies to the way handguns are designed. The Sig was great w/ the Glock being my runner up. These are two very different guns. Never skipped a beat. Those are all brand name and very fine and reliable guns I am sure but I have a Taurus TCP 738 pocket rocket and I love it. I have a Bersa thunder cc chambered in 380 ACP. 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. FWIW, I suggest you practice with a .380 at the end of your range time so that the sore trigger finger won't affect your other shooting. Today I have a Glock 43. Add to that that .22 ammo has come a long, long way too??? The LCP II was available when I bought mine but I chose the original and I'm glad I did. Had a stovepipe with a Hornady 90 gr Civil Defense, though. They are not only built like tanks, but will shoot Plus P ammo milder than most guns shoot standard ammo. My Bodyguard did have a few issues with Hornady Civil Defense ammo but Federal HST 99 grain JHP has been off the charts in accuracy and reliability. Small, all rounded edges, 7+1 and shoot anything from cheap ammo to non standar +p. Buyer beware! While it carries a little heavier, it's easier to find and pull and I know it's always going to chamber and fire. Don't make me reach for what you might think is my wallet. I know snobs won't like it, be I do. Im in the market for my first CCW and have the LCPII on my radar. Hard to believe you put the Kahr on a top 5 list. Types Of .380 Pistols Subcompact vs Micro-Compact Single-Stack vs Double-Stack Magazines What Should You Look for in a .380 Pistol? On the other hand, my Taurus TCP 738s, although not 13 rd capacity like the 84, just keep running and running, and running. ,, always sat home,, too big this goes everywhere with me,, can fit in pocket. In the rotation is the LCP 2 and the G42. Of course, like all good husbands, i shoot her handguns too.to keep them running. I have and carry the G42 routinely. Got rid of it and got a Sig P238 and a Glock 42. I have a S&W BG that's basically a paperweight. It is all stainless steel, rather than using an Aluminum frame. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. Best 380 Pistols and Handguns for 2023 - Reviewster Great hiker's gun. No failures or issues (other than the small sights - still waiting for some company to make fiber optic replacements). Top 5 Best .380 Pistols For Concealed Carry in 2023 - TheGunZone Think .40 S&W and .45 ACP. Patrick O. See ya at the range. I have no issues at all deactivating the safety. I prefer the long trigger pull on the original. I don't think your experience here is typical for the LCP line and you are probably correct that it was due to being a rental. TOP TEN Bestest .380acp Pistols - YouTube 0:00 / 10:39 TOP TEN Bestest .380acp Pistols 180,878 views Jul 6, 2019 4.2K Dislike Share Save TheYankeeMarshal 357K subscribers This channel and TYMP. hand and it works well for me. Personally, I don't mind the heavy trigger pull. The 5 Best 380 ACP Pistols - Gun Tests Your article stated that the Kahr 380 was the smallest 380. Thanks for mentioning that the Underwood works in the LCP 2. The .380 ACP is, technically speaking, underpowered when compared with some other mainline self-defense cartridges. Why no Kimbers EVER?! and pistols shooting shotgun rounds are very effective (e.g. The double strike feature is great too, particularly when using cheap reloads. Like you said the safety is difficult to disengage but with the double action trigger and long trigger pull I feel comfortable carrying with the safety off. Also, the penetration is very low. Framed with polymer and 2.75-inch75 inch barrel, Ruger's LCP 380 pistol is a lightweight fighter coming in at only 9.6 ounces. Shoots great with a CrimsonTrace laser. Personally, I like the Bersa Thunder .380 plus. When you insert a fresh magazine, it will be easier to rack the slide this way as well. Ruger markets the trigger as having a six pound pull. Joshua, do you pull any weight at Ruger? withering fire is a bitch especially if you have it..carrying 500 rounds of anything else is 2X a normal combat loading and damn heavy after 10 miles of hiking.now make it 20..and you still need food, clothing, perhaps a tarp and/or tent, water..adding 20lbs of ammo doesn't make much sense when you are evading society.. Shotshell equivalents are nothing new. The trigger is amazing. As a new shooter (didnt shoot until age 45, didnt shoot again for another 5 years, bought my first gun two years later last March) I find your website very helpful. Weather day or night my Sig's sights glow nice and bright. Youre the biggest liability and should resign or be fired immediately for your comment as you are a clear and present danger to the public you are supposed to serve. I like the accuracy, the sights and the fact the slide locks back when empty. Add Pearce grip extenders and a Pachmayer grip for a perfect .380 great trigger (practice makes perfect) gooot sights and shoots like a dream for me. They gave me an Smith and Wesson 380 EZ instead, functioned flawlessly and I shot it well. You are crazy. You might need to refresh or clear your cache then. Paul Harrell has done a lot of testing on his meat targets and he came to the conclusion the Underwood's Xtreme Penetrator Ammo, which he does not recommend for larger calibres, is a superb choice for the 380. Jimenez 380 - Worst Guns Ever The term Saturday Night Special was specifically derived for guns like the Jimenez 380 ACP. Three years later and about 1100 rounds, I have mixed feelings. These were offered decades ago for the Thompson-Center Contender. The low-profile fixed sights are very basic, but they won't hang up on clothing when you draw, and capacity is 6+1. The .38 spl. Reliability Thanks again, your post was very informative. You have to get it from Palmetto State Armory. Hand-Picked Daily GUN DEALS, and Exclusive Coupons Codes >>>, Guide to Holsters for Any Method You Carry. Not sure if it's litigation prevention or what, but I slapped a Giessele two stage in it and never looked back. Safety lever broke off, still could move it up-and-down with what was left, but still a hassle, And the extractor broke on me. I got a Bodyguard a couple years ago. The Walther PP Series is the 380 ACP pistol, the most successful of all time, until today. It's actually fun to shoot, unlike a lot of small guns. With more practice, I can do better than that. (, We noticed that you have previously logged in with your, Check what do you get by creating an account, Bookmark and compare your favorite firearms, Best .380 Pistols [Hands-On]: Pocket Rockets. Have carried a Bersa Thunder for several years now when the weather is too warm for my main carry. Cor-bon dpx works well in both and a good defensive round . is superior in these pocket .380 pistols because they tend to penetrate further. Mine is the Tribal edition. EXACTLY. I don't like what I've read about the LCP II. The stopping power, recoil management, and availability make it a more popular pistol caliber than the .380 ACP, and rightfully so. The grip is also slightly enlarged in order to get a better grip, with an improved stippling job as well to better accommodate wet or slippery conditions. It just falls into your pocket. I have owned several in different calibers and have carried them on-duty and have the utmost confidence in them. Plus the DAO pull is rather heavy making an ND, regardless of holster, or, dare I say, lack there of, next to impossible. Another even more serious mistake is that you, mentioning the benefits of the good Bersa pistol, about the Walther PPK, you textually say: "It improves it a bit with some modern features, such as an open sliding cover and a decocker / security." Love your sight though and read it all the time. If it doesn't, it suggests it is your grip. If you plan to use it, train with it often. My PPK/S is accurate enough to shoot snakes from a "safe" distance. I've been using Hornady Critical Defense in it. I'm a 65 yr old novice and it only required 30 seconds to select LCP 2. Maybe swap out grips and get something less hideous? Yes, the LCP II is still a .380 pocket pistol and as a result is still snappy. She knows a good gun. Or you may have to adjust your stance? I am with Jim, I think in the 3 to 4 years i have followed you all in the PEW PEW PEWVERSE, seen maybe 2 Kimbers in your top 5. Can't go wrong with this one. Have I had problems with Taurus guns? Shot the S&W .380 EZ and you'll dump your Ruger LCP or S&W Bodyguard! Has tritium night-sights, plus front sight is also fiber optic, they are excellent. Hi Charles, are the pictures not showing up on your end? Its all metal, has extended mag for 9 round capacity and highly reliable. Easily the best .380 weapon out there in terms of cost, reliability, features & looks. Unfortunately, after three magazines, my gun tends to malfunction on any ammo and must be cleaned in order for it to function properly. I have extended mags for both but the LCP 2 is still a lot snappier then the sig making it harder to get back on target.
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