It was to replace my LCP. I prefer these smaller pistols to large cannon-like guns b/c Im almost 51 years old and have a chronic illness which has caused Rheumatoid Arthritis in some of my joints, especially my hands. The 938 is very close in size and does have a more punch. 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. No malfunctions of any kind. Kimbers are not made out of a polymer plastic; I think the Kimber pistols are sexy, if not a piece of art, and the tolerances of the moving parts I feel is the best in the firearms industry. I have carried and shot many many rounds through both my LCP 2 and my sig P238. I have lasers on the Kahr and Beretta. 3, when I tried to release the slide there was a failure to feed, this with only three rounds in the magazine, 4 I manage to drop the mag, clear the jam and fire three rounds and reload. Because your firearm is potentiallypointed at your junk! So well designed is the Walther PP Series Pistol, that it can be carried in complete safety, with live ammunition in the chamber, without activated safety, ready to be fired with just the trigger in Double Action, just like a revolver. Big mistake! Barrel length is 3.675 inches, so you get accuracy and better performance from ammunition. I never really liked it. You can see the .380 is one of the smallest rounds in popular pistol calibers. I had a Ruger LCP and after the third round, the pistol began bouncing around in my hand, not good. I traded it 2 weeks after buying it and the guy gave me $100 in trade! Great read. Of course, being retired I wear loose fitting cargo pocket pants/shorts. Nice gun but Ive had a couple of stoppages with it at the range. With an IWB rig, it's as close to invisible as a gun can get. A .410 is barely an excuse for a shotgun, and should never be used when a 12 or 20 gauge is called for. 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." Plus search YouTube for "Texas Rancher Wild Hog .380" and watch his video. It runs Underwood penetrator, defender, Federal HST, Precision one, critical defense, you name it, The only reason I dont carry it is because it jammed on an HST ONE TIME. Or you may have to adjust your stance? At first I thought it was an older model that was being closed out, but it may be more likely it's an exclusive production run for some of these sellers. Josh is a gun writer with several years of experience, who has devoted his life to teaching people about firearms, while continuing to learn himself. I call these comfortable little handguns pacifier pistols. It's a good balance of weight and reliability. Hi Charles, are the pictures not showing up on your end? I had trouble finding carry holsters that I considered safe to carry in condition one. If you can afford a Sig you will not regret it. That and I own a Sig P238 that has been the best everyday carry gun I have ever owned and the 911 seemed to be a copy of the P238 only made by Springfield and slightly better looking in my opinion. Comes with a Hogue rubber grip as well. My brother, on the other hand, has sent his Kahr back to the factory for the 4th time! However, I highly recommend that you opt for the extended magazine to get use of your pinky and the extra round. Other things being equal, a 9mm or .380 is easier to shoot than a .40 or .45. Now mind you I am only comparing 380s. All in all, I love it. Just thought I'd mention it. However, they are among the worst guns for concealed carry. I have both the kahr and the Sig . Both tend to come out of my pocket stuck to the weapon. If you're at the mall, theater, gas station, busy parking lot, etc., when attacked I doubt that I will be worried about what's behind my assailant. This has always been my approach. 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. Smokeless Powder, Black Powder, Primers, and Fuses are considered to be hazardous substances, are subject to HazMat charges and can only be shipped on a ground basis within of the Continental U.S. Because of legal/regulatory concerns regarding safety, Smokeless Powder, Black Powder, Primers, and Fuses are not able to be returned. Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 380 EZ 3. It is a little heavier but the recoil is super manageable. Turns out I should probably should have gone with the S&W. Lets find out by comparing it to the original LCP. Steel case hollow points seem to be the most disagreeable. I carry it cocked and locked. I've ran thousands of rounds through it and have never had any failure to fire, or jams. All the biggest ammo players. According to our peers, here are the six worst pocketguns, from less awful to worstest. I saw it looked well made with a laser which I feel is only an extra. Just for the 380 Kimber micro haven't shot it yet, hope it is not the ones that have the FTE problem. The S&W gave me an issue with certain brands of hollow point, but, more investigation needs to be done because I think it occurred with one individual magazine. Also the Decocker and the fact that I can lock the frame as a pistol with the key when my grandchildren are around are a plus. Every one of these pistols are incredibly easy to conceal in your pocket. I found that if I cut about an 1/8" off the spring in the magazine, I could make it a 6 +1. We watched the ballistics videos on youtube and it seems like a solid combo. Thanks for sharing your experience, Mark. - It's cheaper and has much more capacity than the Bodyguard The 380 is essentially equal to the Sigg P238 but I like the Kimber a little better because of the slicker lines. "He must work for Taurus or at least a gun shop", you say.nope to both. It's oh so slightly bigger (barely) than a Glock 42. It gets dirty and dusty just from carrying it. Best Lightweight - Ruger LCP II .380 ACP. For the short test, out of box function and flexibility of this gun is fine. The Gen 2 is about 8lbs of pull, Smooth all the way through and deliberate. Also, the P238 slide is easier to rack/manipulate than many other mouse-guns. Fmj, cci, winchester, and remington, sent back to Ruger, replaced slide, back to range, same issues, took to local gunsmith for evaluation, awaiting results, Ruger missed the mark on this one, not acceptable performance, from a name like Ruger, not acceptable for personal defense, do not recommend for purchase, own a P-89, will feed anything, own an American .243, extremely accurate, again, Ruger missed the mark with the LCP. The P238, as Sig would say, is 1911 inspired.. .. so far. These discussions are frequently exchanged between strictly internet gun forum aficionados (armchair commandos at best); so, perhaps, a little background information is in order: I once became very suddenly and very unexpectedly involved in a cleverly set up, triangulated, 3 shooter ambush; and there I was, right, at the center of the deadly triangle!. LCP II. Think .40 S&W and .45 ACP. What do you think about the Beretta Pico? I have one and I like it. I have qualified with it twice and I have full confidence in shot placement. It seems to be ignored often when discussing .380 's. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. It has a clever two-piece firing pin; the safety rotates half of it 90 degrees so the gun cannot fire. All of these features together, the improved trigger, the enhanced serrations, the stippling on the grip, and the slightly wider grip size all combine to make the LCP II a better handgun to shoot than the original LCP. It's truly a shame that this wasn't included in the report. I also still believe it is the better looking of the two (my girlfriend disgrees but). The Ruger is light, easy to carry concealed and is very accurate. Can a .380 pistol save your life? And I have the Sig Sauer p238 (IMO) the KING of the small 380's. )..I bought the stainless version with that goofy holster in 2010.this thing has always worked for me and I can punch the torso of a full silhouette at 10 yards without too much issue, quickly no less.it works.they sell the all blued version on sale as low as $159.I just like my stainless, grease the rails after a good cleaning (very, very lightly) and 4 drops of oil in critical places, wipe off the excess and bam! It's fine for that. It is well thought out, and was crafted, not just cranked out. This is a very compact, very light gun that is chambered in .380 ACP. I am one that will NOT keep a pistol if it ever has a failure to feed regardless of the type ammo fed through it. Very fine gun overall. You forgot or ignored the Bersa Thunder 380. I can handle both of these guns, which helps me to be able to keep my family safe. The best shooter is by far the Sig , as a matter of fact , its the most accurate pistol Ive ever shot. I have a Glock 20, which is a fine gun, but I found the Glock G42 unimpressive (felt like a clunky brick despite the smaller form factor.) But despite those advantages, .380 pocket pistols have also been plagued by a number of downsides. Taurus 738: Price $355.66. Your last paragraph says it all Bullet placement is the key. This is great because it gives you some extra recoil-fighting weight. The CT380 is 7+1 and still as small as the others & the price is right. i would put it up against any you recommended plus i have twice the ammo for defense, While I have a number of guns, my carry gun is the Ruger LCP. .380 guns tend to conceal better than many others out there on the market. I am quite accurate out to 10 yards and have gotten used to the recoil. The Precision One XTP round did excellent. You get two shots, a single-action-only trigger, teeny tiny grips, and super short barrels. Sights are cast bumps on the slide but are accurate. Runs laquered steel to brass with a single hiccup, 900 rounds total. There are a lot of disparaging comments about the TCP on the internet, but I love mine. Still, shoot whatever makes you most comfortable; that S&W is a fine choice. I have owned many firearms since, but this is my all time favorite little handgun. Well over a thousand rounds through it without a hitch. With the proper ammo this weapon can't be beat for carry and at 10 yards put your shoot where you aim it. Sent it in to Ruger and they fixed it. No they didnt-same problem. And just like my performance center 9mm shield it will run anything without fail. I just shot a sig 238 at the range rented man that was a nice shooting gun and right on target every time. I'll be reviewing one soon, so keep an eye out! Then youre going to want to take a closer look at the Shield EZ 380! But, I always preferred the M14 to the M16 and walnut stocks on my bolt action rifles. The majority of reviews of the two models say the II is preferable because of its better trigger and better sights, and this fits my experience. For me, the Glock works the best. They are built super sleek, appear as if they were designed in a wind tunnel. The safety feature is no problem if you practice. I've had the Kel Tec P3AT but didn't like the fact that it wouldn't lock the slide back on an empty magazine, so I sold it and got a Taurus Spectrum. IWB in a Multihoster or a Remora (works for pocket, too), it hides very well. White paint applied to the back of the sights with a tooth pick really help. It shoots fine now and have over 200 rounds thru it since the magazine tweek. Pocket carry brings up a very specific need and a very specific gun, in my opinion. I am a 76yr. Glock 42 is the best pocket rocket I've shot yet.. Take the advice. Thanks for the great article. This seems to affect where the cases end up. Another thing: With me the 40 S&W caliber is, also, out. The final answer: Sig P238 with Precision One Hollow Point or Underwood Load Lehigh Defense Extreme Penetrator or Extreme Defender. Still I agree with you! I agree. Winchester #209 Shotshell Primers Thank goodness for conceal carry licenses! The serrations on the LCP are also wider in order to get a better grip in slippery conditions when racking the slide. Heavy bullets have more penetration, I would stick to 115gr in 9mm. ESTE ES UN TEMA QUE NO EST TRATADO EN EL ARTICULO: LA PRECISION !!! Page. I have read conflicting reports about it. As I remind you, that the PP Series Pistols, all have the sliding cover open, then fire the last ammunition, as it was and is the custom in all modern military weapons. 2) .410 for defensive, I strongly disagree with the assumptions made. I like the 13+1 capacity. The .small 380s are plagued with failures with many off the shelf ammo choices. I have over 5.000 rounds of mixed ammo through one of them and over 1,000 rounds through the other. It should be telling that the "Judge" (or it's equivalent) has made NO inroads with law enforcement, security, or the military. , If I were to replace my Bodyguard the Ruger LCP would be my choice. We can learn from trying different stances, but none is perfect or "THE" answer. Great pistol! You need the quickest deployment possible and the point and shoot Seecamp is the only one that makes sense. Quite accurate, too. Small, tucks out of the wayand Sig makes great firearms. By contrast, the .38 Special, when shot out of a revolver with the standard 4" barrel, easily gives kinetic energy figures of 280 foot-pounds, and with +P loadings from Corbon (and others) can deliver over 300 foot-pounds of energy. It also smooths out the trigger and, more importantly, loosens up the slide so it's easy to rack. Most accurate?? I think a good one for the list would be the Remington rm380. All are used for pocket carry, as often my clothing choice here in FL makes it impractical to carry one of my 9's as I prefer, which is OWB under a loose-fitting shirt. Also, I have not had any problems with any ammo. One of the big box sporting good stores ran the Ruger LCP 380 for $199 on black Friday. Snappy but controllable and also pretty accurate for the size. By the way I also own a S&W Shield 9mm and a full size S&W M&P 9mm both great guns , the Bodyguard .380 sucks though . Then there are the teeny tiny sights. Yeah congrats you live in a heavily restricted country that doesn't allow you to own "military calibers" you must be so proud. It's hard to not be a Glock fan..it really is. Mine has more than 500 rounds with no malfunction other than slide failing to lock back after final round a couple of times. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. In other words, its not pleasant to shot at all. So that is her EDC . Testing so far yields great reliability with brass and self-defense ammobut it HATES steel cased stuff. You can wear your bathing suit anywhere and feel pretty safe with your gun not being noticed at all.

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