pocket .380

[FERLACH]

I own a P3AT and am very pleased with it.

 

[strut70]

I have a ruger lcp that i carry sometimes....Very nice gun and can be easily concealed
also very accurate for its size

 

[nwdezines]

Thanks to everyone that has provided feedback. I'm amazed at the great points of view on this site. I think I have narrowed it down the the sig p238 or the walther ppk.

 

[Hoosier8]

For the price of the Sig 238 you could buy a Bersa Thunder Conceal Carry and a P3AT or Ruger LCP. The Bersa carries 2 more rounds than the Sig, is a pleasure to shoot, and is DA compared to the Sig's SAO. I would go for the Bersa over the Walther due to the Walther is known to bite the hand that feeds it. The Bersa is improved in design in that regard.

I have nothing against the SIG except the price for a 380. I am sure it is a great gun. It is closer in size to the P3AT but close to the weight of the Bersa (from what I can tell, might be wrong).

The P3AT and LCP are much more pocket guns but not fun to shoot.

My 2 cents.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I've been very happy with my Diamondback DB380. It's a little more ergonomic than the LCP or Keltec. Also very Glock-like in its take-down.

 

[Rooster Cogburn]

For the price of the Sig 238 you could buy a Bersa Thunder Conceal Carry and a P3AT or Ruger LCP. The Bersa carries 2 more rounds than the Sig, is a pleasure to shoot, and is DA compared to the Sig's SAO. I would go for the Bersa over the Walther due to the Walther is known to bite the hand that feeds it. The Bersa is improved in design in that regard.

I have nothing against the SIG except the price for a 380. I am sure it is a great gun. It is closer in size to the P3AT but close to the weight of the Bersa (from what I can tell, might be wrong).

The P3AT and LCP are much more pocket guns but not fun to shoot.

My 2 cents.

I agree 100%...my Bersa 380 is a pleasure to shoot and to carry. Not quite a pocket gun as its a bit larger in frame. But for comfort in shooting and carry you can't go wrong here.

 

[jdg0724]

I really like my Kel Tec P3AT. Very lightweight and easy to conceal. So far, its also been very reliable. And at under $300, you cant go wrong in my opinion.

 

[LP1]

I would reccommend a Taurus TCP or Kahr P380. The LCP trigger pull is very long and it is not pleasant to shoot at all. If you are seriously thinking thinking LCP I would check out the Keltec 3AT which is pretty much the same thing expect it has a better trigger.

I had a TCP. Agree that it's not bad to shoot, but unfortunately mine would never feed reliably even after two trips back to Taurus. Main difference between LCP and 3AT is that you can lock the slide open on the LCP. Seems like it would be difficult to clear a jam on the 3AT. I never noticed much difference between the triggers on TCP, LCP, and 3AT. My LCP has been very reliable.

Personally, since there are is no safety on any of these guns, I would prefer a long hard trigger pull. And none of them are fun to shoot, but they aren't intended to be fun.

Also, if you carry in a pocket holster, be sure to clean and shoot the gun at least once a month to keep it from getting full of lint.

 

[sgreen3]

I have a TCP with wallet style holster, love that little gun. But its kind of a handfull, its not really a plinking gun, although I try to practice with it at least a few times a month

 

[gunman41mag]

A DETONICS 380

 

[1911 mike]

You want the best? Sig P 238, you'll not go wrong!!!!! I see so many saying LCP but mine went back 3 times and I finally sold it. Maybe I got a lemon? The Sig has been flawless..

 

[glock212327]

smith and wesson bodyguard is a great gun

 

[Squib]

As noted, a few of the .380s are just flat painful to shoot. However, if you have no intention of using it for a range gun, that does not count. However, I want to be able to shoot mine now and then, and do so without knowing I'm going to hurt myself. Having said that, I would pass on the KelTec and Taurus.

I would also pass on the Kahr P380, right now. They are having significant QC problems with their P380, with some going back 3 and 4 times. While I think the Bersa is an excellent pistol for the money, it is not a pocket gun; neither is the Walther.

The end game kinda puts you in a higher price for a pocket pistol. As mentioned the Sig P238 is hugely popular and I know some folks are waiting patiently (well not really) for the colt to come out. Good luck.

 

[tnek]

I have 2 P3At's and like them. I think spending a lot of money on a Sig is pointless but to each his own. My Keltecs run fine and wouldnt trade Either of them even for a Sig.

 

[crispy]

The end game kinda puts you in a higher price for a pocket pistol. As mentioned the Sig P238 is hugely popular and I know some folks are waiting patiently (well not really) for the colt to come out. Good luck.

The Colt is out.

I've seen one at Plainfield and one yesterday at Family Indoor (Pops).

I hate to say it but it feels better in my hand than my Sig P238. I like the more rounded grip. Otherwise they are almost identical. I won't part with the Sig though, mine has been flawless and is an easy shooter.

 

[MarkRW]

What's the price on the Colt?
Did Popguns have several, or just one?
Thanks.

 

[SouthBendIN]

my vote is for the Diamondback D380. Is has actual sights and it significantly more comfortable to hold than most other pocket guns.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

my vote is for the Diamondback D380. Is has actual sights and it significantly more comfortable to hold than most other pocket guns.

We seem to be in the minority here, but I agree. Comfortable to shoot as well. The grip sits lower in the hand, making the recoil very manageable. Very accurate little gun too.

 

[smythe012]

Smith & Wessons Bodyguard 380 gets my vote. I've got larger hands and found the LCP to have an odd trigger pull. The BG380 felt more comfortable and was more accurate. It comes with a laser already installed and runs just under $400.

 

[crispy]

What's the price on the Colt?
Did Popguns have several, or just one?
Thanks.

Just one.

High sixes or $700 or so.

Not ridiculous like some of their prices.