380 Pocket Pistols

This would be my recommendation.
http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-P380.asp

I have shot one of these as well as a Kel-Tec P3AT and the performance of the Kahr was far superior to that of the Kel-Tec.

 

I used the Walther PPKS .380 as my pocket back up. I can't say enough about this fine little semi auto.

 

I have a PPK/S. It is a great gun and would be an excellent backup. However, it's a little bulky and heavy, in my opinion, to sick in a pocket. Still, if you have to right pockets, it would be a great choice.

 

Ruger LCP 380

Hello,
My choice and recommendation would be The Ruger LCP 380... Got one for my son as well for his off duty pocket pistol, although as we all know you're never really "Off Duty" when you are a Police Officer!
http://glock.pro/members/481-albums74-picture1184.html

 

anybody ever shoot the GLOCK 380 ????
a G28

 

Sig P238 is my favorite .380 of all I've shot

 

your not gonna get your hands on a G28 anyway........

alot of guys at work are getting these Ruger 380's that have the laser deal from the factory, they seem pretty nice.

 

Ruger LCP

My summertime carry is a Ruger LCP .380. I love the trigger pull. Stacks up and breaks clean like my old S&W 686. Will take about 100 rds. to break in your grouping. It'll take you that long to get used to the sites, too. I hold my front site proud of the rear sites and can do a 4" group at 25 yds. The final touch was some neon pink nail polish on the front site. I've run about 450 rds. through the gun without a bobble.

As for the concealed issue, my LCP in a neoprene pocket holster, fits perfectly in my Wrangler or Levi jeans and the top of the pocket closes completely over the gun. When I go to an ATM, I take my cash and fold it in behind that holster. Just in case I end up being asked to "give it up". Of course it would be my pleasure.

Although it's built like a tank (like your usual Ruger) it is very light. I wear it when I drive from NJ to FL and I never feel the weight of it during the whole trip. Just be concious of it if you got to "drop 'em" in a rest area or you might cause a little consternation amongst the snowbirds, though.

Downside...no lock back on an empty mag and if you don't have fingernails, you'll need a knife tip or a small bladed screwdriver to get the slide lock pin out.

Hickok45 over on YouTube has a demo vid on the LCP.

 

Bersa Thunder .380

I have a Bersa Thunder .380cc Not one single FTF, stove pipe, or failure, ever. Over 2,000 rounds threw it. I CC it when I don't want to print at all. I belly band it, and use Powerball ammo.



Jim

 

I was going to say the same thing. The Kahr P380 is a really nice piece!

 

http://pocketholsters.com/Ruger_LCP_380_Pocket-Wallet_Ho/ruger_lcp_380_pocket-wallet_holster.html

 

I've tried a Ruger LCR and DB380. Both are pretty fiesty. The sights are rudimentary on the LCR. They're better on a DB380. I do not know how the 380s are these days from diamond back, though. My DB9 had some issues but I'm still waiting. People love it or hate it.

The Sig P238 is the best 380 I've ever shot. I saw an ad for a Colt Mustang 380 showing it has been released again. May be worth trying.

 

I agree with Jimbo- I love my Bersa .380 Duotone!! Very very accurate, easy to break down and clean. Definitely worth looking into

 

I've shot the LCP, I chose the TCP (Taurus PT-738) because it locks open on an empty magazine. LCP does not; P3AT doesn't have a slide stop.

Downside is that fitted holsters are lacking at this point. It's just different enough from the LCP and P3AT that fitted holsters won't work. Universal holsters work just fine - I have a Nemesis pocket holster, Uncle Mike's ankle holster, (and a couple homebrew kydex holsters).


Only problem I've had with either LCP or TCP is that Critical Defense ammunition is a hair longer than spec due to the soft point protruding slightly. Ejecting unfired rounds, occasionally one will jam. No problem with fired rounds. Solution was to razor off the protrusion that is present on some rounds.

 

I've had the chance to shoot the
Kel-tec p3at
Ruger lcp
Taurus tcp
Sig p238

And the sig IMO is the best out of what I have shot and it is currently in my pocket but the ruger is also a pretty good little gun as well. I would stick with the sig or ruger.

Dave

 

Get you a smith & Wesson bodyguard. By far the best pocket pistol I've ever laid my hands on. Try one out! You will not b let down

 

Yeah, I'd prefer my LCP would lock back, but I went with it because it was the only one that when in my pocket, the lip would close completely concealing the weapon. Unfortunately, the TCP was just a tad too long.