Pocket .380s....

Ruger LCP?

 

Have you looked at/handled a Bersa Thunder .380? They have 7, 9, and 15 round capacity models and one that is supposed to be optimized for concealed carry. I had one and loved it, but my sister needed a new purse pistol.

It is not as teeetiny as the Kahrs.

It is SA/DA and has a decocker and an integrated lock in case of kiddies. I really like the flat nickel finish.

 

kahr has a new CW380 , well it is out but you may not see one for some time. I would not over look the taurus TCP with a SS or black SS slide and 2 mags. They can be bought for 250 to 260 dollars. A far better trigger than other micro 380s and seems to shoot any ammo. You would want a C model. Its in the serial number.

I carry kahrs and like the larger calibers very much in 9mm and 40 but our 380's are a couple tcp. Both are very reliable. Great under 5lb trigger and a slide hold open. My wife and youngest daught cc them as part of there pistols.

 

lcp is a great choice and is a true pocket pistol. i carry one all the time even have mine in my pocket holster in my pocket as im typing this.

 

yes easily. the grip is very thin but thats a good thing for ccw in the pocket

 

I would have to give the nod to the LCP. I have a Kel Tec. Yes, mine runs flawlessly after 5 months of shipping the P-3AT back and forth to Florida. Needless to say I can not recommend a Kel Tec. Yes, I have the P-3AT in my pocket right now.

 

I have owned a BG380 for two years and have had no complaints. I haven't run thousands of rounds, but then none of this class of guns are range guns. It conceals well in pocket or belt holsters. I do not bother with the laser. I also have a PPK and PPK/S in .380 but they are larger and heavier and require a belt holster.

-GG

 

I'd suggest holding the CM 380 and a CM 9 at the same time.

The 9 mm is only marginally larger but provides MUCH more terminal performance than the .380

Just my .02 cents... Good Luck

Tack

 

Bersa Thunder .380 really neat pistol also it comes with a laser out of the box ! It shoots great I recommend !

 

I have the KelTec P3AT and have had it for at least 7 years now. It's never failed nor had any issues. However, it is anything but a pleasure to shoot. I rarely even pull it out at the range. After carrying it for many years, I bought the new Sig P938 in 9mm. You can get that same Sig in the .380 I don't own one, but of all the people that I've read using it love it.

 

No use in giveing advise as you all ready made up your mind . Worse trigger in any 380.

 

Check out the Beretta Nano. It's 9mm, 6+1, and far less snap than an LCP and did I mention it's 9mm?

 

A bit more weight to the pistol over the LCP.

I gotta strongly suggest you give them all a test, it's the best investment of ammo you will make.

 

I have the Kahr PM40. Love it, but when you hafta take it down, it field strips a little differently than others. When you reassemble the slide to frame you have to get a little spring adjusted just right on the takedown pin. Just a shade more hassle to this gun. I dont have a Bodyguard to compare, but it got awfully great reviews.

I think you made the right choice.