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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #30 on: October 15, 2015, 04:00:45 PM »
I carried an AMT Backup for a LONG time - they were very hit and miss in terms of reliability, the second one I bought has been a dream for reliability and accuracy.  I purchased a Ruger LCP with the Lasermax sight and a Sig P238 in the past few years.  Both are excellent and reliable.  The LCP has a long trigger pull, the laser is great for dry fire exercises and getting the muscle memory to stay on target while firing.  Everything about the Sig is awesome, if you don't mind single action and carrying cocked and locked.  Chalk me up as another pocket .380 fan, been carrying them for over 20 years now.   
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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #31 on: October 15, 2015, 06:39:15 PM »
If you can find one in excellent condition you can't go wrong with a Browning BDA in .380 cal.  Light and thinly compact for easy carry.

Don't leave out the round count. Have been told that it is not a carry gun, But then just ask if it is so bad how many would you want to catch? Have not had any takers yet. I guess that does answer the question.

Then again when you see what folks are looking to spend perhaps the DBA is a bit rich.

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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #32 on: October 15, 2015, 08:15:02 PM »
I'm the proud owner of a new Ruger LCP.  They had five or six models available and what narrowed it down quicky was the price and color.  The tarus was in pink and purple :chuckle:  Once again thank you for all the input guys :tup:   
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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #33 on: October 16, 2015, 07:56:23 AM »
I think you'll be happy with that purchase  :tup:

a lot of good info here:
http://rugerpistolforums.com/forums/general-lcp-discussion/
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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #34 on: October 16, 2015, 08:02:05 AM »
I'm the proud owner of a new Ruger LCP.  They had five or six models available and what narrowed it down quicky was the price and color.  The tarus was in pink and purple :chuckle:  Once again thank you for all the input guys :tup:

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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #35 on: October 16, 2015, 03:12:31 PM »
Does yours have the laser? Mine does and it has a lot of cool factor.
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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #36 on: October 16, 2015, 03:34:20 PM »
no laser
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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #37 on: October 17, 2015, 10:51:09 AM »
Let us know how it shoots for you.
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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #38 on: October 18, 2015, 10:08:31 PM »
Looking to purchase a 380 for my CCW.  For those out there that do this, or did with the 380, what models are great and which ones should I avoid? Thank you for any help in this  :tup:
Issue I have with 380 is the ammo is $$$ compared to 9mm. A Ruger LC9 isn't much bigger than the 380 model. Glock 26 is pretty small.

Have a 380 walther ppk/s and pretty much hate it. Went back to a full size 9mm.

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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #39 on: October 21, 2015, 10:43:11 AM »
I will shoot it this weekend and let you guys know how I like it :tup: 
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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #40 on: October 26, 2015, 08:21:52 AM »
I like it, does jump a bit due to the weight though.  I only shot a few rounds, really want to take it out and cycle it a few more times.
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Re: 380 purchase in the near future
« Reply #41 on: October 26, 2015, 09:19:07 AM »
Had an LCP sold it. any slightly warm ammo (hornady tap, Corbon) it tried to jump right out of my hand even with the pinky extension. Didn't really like it so I sold it to a buddy of mine. Now I'm looking at the S&W body guard, bit more to hold on to, little heavier and decent sights.
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