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Title: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: seth30 on October 13, 2015, 09:17:35 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:
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: splitshot on October 13, 2015, 09:26:23 PM: I like my Taurus tcp 380. picked it up for $200. don't pay more than $219 cuz that is what some gunshops in Spokane sell them for. they weigh 10 oz. not very accurate past 10 yds. stay away from the s & w bodyguard 380. it has a very long trigger pull. I gave mine away. there are lots of others so google them for reports about them. good luck. mike w
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on October 13, 2015, 09:29:01 PM: I just purchased the Glock 42. I am loving it. Light and very easy to hide. I was carrying a full sized S&W that weighed 39 oz. loaded. The Glock 42 weighs 16. Paid $411 plus tax new.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: sled on October 13, 2015, 09:46:11 PM: Quote from: wapiti hunter2 on October 13, 2015, 09:29:01 PM
I just purchased the Glock 42. I am loving it. Light and very easy to hide. I was carrying a full sized S&W that weighed 39 oz. loaded. The Glock 42 weighs 16. Paid $411 plus tax new.
:yeah: I'm going for the 43 next. Wife will get the 42. 42 is a dream to carry concealed.
Everyday it's with me, but when I hit the woods it's the 29.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: 300rum on October 14, 2015, 06:47:35 AM: I would buy the Glock if you are going to carry it in a holster. If you want to carry in a front pocket, I would look at the S&W Bodyguard .380. Either of them are acceptable choices.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Badhabit on October 14, 2015, 07:36:57 AM: Kahr has two models priced around 300 each.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: skeeter 20i on October 14, 2015, 07:39:48 AM: Ruger LCP if you're looking for a pocket carry option. There are 6 of them in our family and everyone loves them.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on October 14, 2015, 07:44:30 AM: I bought a walther p380 a handful of years back thinking it would be just like the p22. It really was a big step down in quality in my opinion, it shoots straight, but feels sloppy with a pretty loose upper receiver.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Rich_S on October 14, 2015, 09:53:43 AM: I have a Ruger LCP. I like the "Sorta" double action first shot feature and it's surprisingly accurate at the range. All in the black at 7 yards. Very little perceived recoil. And . . . it is soooooo light! Much better than my Detonics .45 (which is home in the safe due to weight).

My daughter always has her Sig-Sauer .380 with her, but she's a real estate agent. :mgun2:
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: slm9s on October 14, 2015, 09:56:50 AM: Quote from: skeeter 20i on October 14, 2015, 07:39:48 AM
Ruger LCP if you're looking for a pocket carry option. There are 6 of them in our family and everyone loves them.

+1
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: chuck270 on October 14, 2015, 10:13:32 AM: Sig 238
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: splitshot on October 14, 2015, 12:06:24 PM: call the gunshops in your area. ask them the price for an tcp 380 in ruger(pt 738). they should be 209 -$219. only one clip at that price. there are 3 shops in Spokane at that price and they all advertise on this site. and they weigh only 10 oz and fit in your pocket. mike w
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: mikeybuck on October 14, 2015, 12:08:59 PM: Happy with my Ruger lcp
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: splitshot on October 14, 2015, 12:14:00 PM: some people are saying lcp, I am saying tcp. just want make sure you know there are 2 guns involved. I would get the tcp 380 and if you don't like it then go to a more costly gun if you want. I personally don't like glock , they are smoother but are overpriced but that is just me, I am not rich. mike w
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: addicted on October 14, 2015, 12:17:33 PM: Ive been running the Sig p238 for 6 months now. I shoot it better than any other pistol. I front pocket carry it, IWB carry it, cargo pocket carry it, and wallet pocket carry it. Desantis nemesis holster with the flap mostly.

6 round mag dissapears consealed and the 7 round mag makes it feel like a whole new gun when you grip it. I probably have 800-1000 rounds through it.

Fantastic firearm. It's the only Sig I ever liked...
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: DRobnsn on October 14, 2015, 02:29:43 PM: LCP here as well. I've wondered about it a few times when its full of pocket lint but it hasn't had a single issue even when really dirty.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: jjaba on October 14, 2015, 02:38:01 PM: Bought the wife the LCP she likes it. I'll throw it my pocket when wearing shorts.

Dad carries the sig 238 and enjoys it.

they are both accurate.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: DRobnsn on October 14, 2015, 02:52:25 PM: Hey what happened to the PDF link?
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Badhabit on October 14, 2015, 04:36:47 PM: I removed it, it looked like it was accessing my download files. Here is the link.

http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2014/07/size-matters-pocket-auto-size.html
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Bofire on October 14, 2015, 05:25:15 PM: county line shooting sports in McKenna has 2, 380 glocks, model 42 I think. 9mm is the same size.
Carl
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: cookingdaily on October 14, 2015, 05:34:26 PM: You could try the Taurus curve
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: zike on October 14, 2015, 05:54:14 PM: I don't carry or shoot much, but I like my Walter PPKS. It seems accurate and is easy to carry when i feel the need.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: netcoyote on October 14, 2015, 05:59:38 PM: I have experience with three: Bersa Thunder, KelTec and recently a Kimber.
The Kel Tec is the cheapest, but the slide is difficult to pull, spring is very hard. It's hard to hold when firing.
The Bersa is a dream to operate, slide is smooth and it's the heaviest so easier to shoot. It's a large frame so not as easy to conceal.
The Kimber is the most expensive but very well made, like all Kimbers. It's a small frame and easy to conceal. The slide is easy to pull and it's a dream to shoot. I trust it more than the KelTec so it ends up in my pocket most of the time.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: ghosthunter on October 14, 2015, 06:06:40 PM: I have packed the LCP in my cargo pants pocket past. Three years. Fires every time.
Forget it is there.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: splitshot on October 14, 2015, 06:42:53 PM: before you buy the curve read the reports on them. was going to buy one then changed my mind after reading info on them. will wait for them to work out the kinks. mike w
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: ucwarden on October 14, 2015, 06:53:17 PM: One more vote for the LCP. As a second choice; the S&W bodyguard
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 14, 2015, 07:03:25 PM: I carry from time to time either a Bersa Thunder CC or a Browning DBA. The Bersa fits in 6 pocket short's and I don't even know it there the DBA is a bit larger but does have a 13 round carry with it. Both are not noticeable to carry.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: seth30 on October 15, 2015, 01:24:01 PM: Thanks for all the input's guys :tup: I will be heading over to ace hardware tonight to make a purchase :tup:
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: splitshot on October 15, 2015, 03:03:44 PM: there is a tcp 380 for $219 at gun trader. it is at precision combat in Spokane. mike w
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Chad Osterholtz on October 15, 2015, 03:27:39 PM: I love the .380 pocket pistol's... I have a Ruger LCP and a Kel Tec P-3AT. I obtained the Kel Tec for really cheap, and was pleasantly surprised... My wife has the Tauras TCP (because it was the only one that came in pink) and, for some unknown reason, it's obnoxiously loud.

If I could only have one, I'd go with the Ruger LCP... Just for the reliability factor that comes with a name brand. But I definitely shoot the Kel Tec P-3AT a heck of a lot more... Not sure why, but I just like it. Side by side they are almost identical.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: DOUBLELUNG 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.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 15, 2015, 06:39:15 PM: Quote from: Macs B on October 15, 2015, 03:35:20 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.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: seth30 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:
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: skeeter 20i 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/
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Widgeondeke on October 16, 2015, 08:02:05 AM: Quote from: seth30 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:

:tup:
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Rich_S on October 16, 2015, 03:12:31 PM: Does yours have the laser? Mine does and it has a lot of cool factor.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: seth30 on October 16, 2015, 03:34:20 PM: no laser
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Rich_S on October 17, 2015, 10:51:09 AM: Let us know how it shoots for you.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: cowboycraig on October 18, 2015, 10:08:31 PM: Quote from: seth30 on October 13, 2015, 09:17:35 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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Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: seth30 on October 21, 2015, 10:43:11 AM: I will shoot it this weekend and let you guys know how I like it :tup:
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: seth30 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.
Title: Re: 380 purchase in the near future
Post by: Mongo Hunter 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.