I'm very petite so I didn't want firearm with a lot of kick because it could cause me to lose balance and accuracy. My only complaint on this gun was the sights, which I easily remedied by installing a laser on the lower rail. 45 ACP as a duty weapon as an administrator. But damn if my wife didn't like it also. I haven't looked back! It comes as a 5 +1 with a grip and thumb safety. So went out and bought a Bersa "Fire Storm"fell in love with the 380 cal. The lcp 2 resolved the trigger issue of the lcp 1. Once for a broken firing pin then again for a broken laser. Thanks! The best shooter is by far the Sig , as a matter of fact , its the most accurate pistol Ive ever shot. Bought the SW body guard, it is great, easy to conceal. How about all that for $459.00 in a plastic box? Maybe some loctite, but maybe the manufacturer should already have that resolved. Can put 5 shots into a trash can lid point and shoot at 25 yards. One thing that was not improved over the original LCP, however, is the sights. This is one of the reasons why I almost always recommend people learn how to shoot on a bigger handgun, with low to moderate recoil. The Walther PP Series is the 380 ACP pistol, the most successful of all time, until today. It's fine for that. The most important thing in a defensive situation is shot placement. That said, it is expensive as hell. Your article stated that the Kahr 380 was the smallest 380. The Pico is soild stainless steel, with a stainless steel chassis, and a modular design where you can work on many parts yourself, and change grips. I found that carrying it on your waist with the extended mag was slightly annoying as it is very long. I haven't fired one yet but every review I've seen says it's the best 380 trigger out there. Now, have a look at the biggest handguns. My original idea was to buy the S&W Bodyguard but after looking at both decided to go with the Ruger. I carry the 42/43 since both are he same platform and only caliber difference so with either on I don't need to "think" which gun do I have today, Great review! I also added a Magguts conversion to add one more round to the magazine, so now I have 7 + 1 available if I ever need it. 2 major things I would contest though: The color variety? 8 lb.) Primers are continuously and thoroughly checked for consistency and sensitivity in extreme temperatures and conditions beyond normal use. 380 ACP Hollow Point from a short barrel (i.e. I went with the Glock 42 and enjoy shooting it, additionally I am a Glock armorer which factored into the decision. Ruger sells the LCP II with a neoprene pocket holster (which has the Ruger logo on it), and it actually works quite well. I ran into a good deal on .45 ACP JHP ammo, but it would not feed in either of my 1911's. Go to a gun store and check out the pocket pistols. I prefer the long trigger pull on the original. If I could find my wife a SC 9mm that she felt as comfortable shooting as the P238, I"d dump the .380 round altogether for reliability of avail firearm issues though and not because it's a "puny" round. The only two on that list I'd even consider trusting my life to would be the Sig and the Glock. - It's shorter, lighter, cheaper and has much more capacity than the Bersa Thunder Wowno North American Arms Guardian .380? At the range I could hit the target, but not even close to as well as I could with other handguns. I wouldn't say the gun is proved after 110rounds, but I'm not worried now. That is good because that is where I see a lot of them ending up. Also have a Taurus 738. FMJ or Hollow Point Many .380 pistol shooters prefer to use full metal jacket bullets due to their superior penetration compared to hollow points. I don't know why it keeps appearing in these 380 pocket lists, must be advertising? The barrel was also ported to dampen recoil and to prevent gases from blowing a hole in the shot pattern. As a curious fact and proof of the historical importance of the iconic Walther PP Series, I will say that the exceptional, world-renowned Frank Sinatra, carried a beautiful, beautifully engraved Walther PP pistol that was auctioned off at a fortune. I wanted to LOVE the LCP because its SO easy to conceal. (PS-I had a local 'smith do some smoothing of the edges and it's amazingly easy to get in and out!) (Makes the "Judge" seem crude by comparison!). Another point: I have been working on the Center Axis Relock shooting stance. Alejandro Pera. 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. Best sights in class. Im with ya on the Remington RM380. .380 pocket pistols have a well-deserved reputation for having some of the worst trigger pulls of any semi-automatic pistols on the market. Thanks for mentioning that the Underwood works in the LCP 2. I have an LCP II and love it. After 100 rounds of CCI FMJ at the rangenot one misfire! I would not trust my life with the Bodyguard . I also have a Micro 9 which is a bit larger than the Micro 380. The author must have been thinking the original LCP, as my II has a great trigger as well. Great tool. - It's made in America (on the East coast of Florida) As well as shooting mechanics. Technically, it's against policy for us to carry on the boo boo bus and if I ever have to use it, I will lose my job. In actuality the Seecamp 380 is smaller. I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it, but it's almost a sin that you did not put the .380 Seecamp at the very top of this list. So Bodygard is "BETTER". However, they are among the worst guns for concealed carry. 5 Same issue with the sticky magazine, rounds flying out of the opening in the slide. Teaching CCW to point and shoot in this situation rather than retreat is like advising suicide. It's gets shot more than occasionally and rides under the truck seat when not in use. In order for you to effectively stop a threat, you need decent hollow point ammunition (if your area allows you to use it). I have a Bersa 383 DA I have carried for over 30 years. I am a Pocket gun enthusiast that has been shooting these guns almost weekly for 10yrs. Has tritium night-sights, plus front sight is also fiber optic, they are excellent. I am 6'2" and was shot in the gut in a drive by shooting and I doubled over in pain. I've owned the Bodyguard and the Ruger and currently own the Glock. Of course, being retired I wear loose fitting cargo pocket pants/shorts. 2, When I picked up the rounds and reloaded the mag the same thing happened when I got it in the gun. 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. With a much lighter trigger, enhanced slide serrations, wider grip, impressive stippling job, and the ability to slide lock on the last round, the LCP II is a definitive improvement over other comparable .380 pocket guns. But honestly, I don't even know if I trust it to do that. May as well have a 9mm for about the same size. You forget it's even there. How come the Kimber Micro isn't on this list? (I suggest PPT check it out as well.). The problem is that my LCP II ejects the spent shells into my forehead. Replacement parts were free from Bersa and I did the labor myself, pretty easy to work on. LCP is a JAM-O-MATIC that I wouldnt trust my life to. I have not shot one, but think the new Smith & Wesson Shield EZ is going to eventually grow into a popular CCW firearm. Minimal recoil. I can't believe they left one of the best, if not THE best .380 on the market, The Beretta Pico. I had been carrying a S&W M&P Shield 9 mm, with the Magguts conversion for 9 + 1 rounds, as my EDC until I picked up the LCP II. It just fits perfectly in my hand. If you plan to use it, train with it often. In line with your sock drawer comment, if there is even the remotest possibility that I will have a malfunction, I don't have any use for that pistol. I strongly suggest that you practice with both for two reasons: Pocket .380s are great firearms if its what you carry for self-defense. Ive used many .380s but the best is the bersa thunder 380 cc . Don't get me wrong, Glock makes great pistols but as far as the pocket models in 380 and 9, they are a Johnny-come-lately-me-too and it shows. You need to know how your self-defense ammo handles in your firearm so it doesnt take you by surprise. Even then, with properly chosen ammunition, the .38 has an edge in terms of kinetic energy and penetration. To clarify and in all fairness to Kahr many have no problem out of the box and many have experienced what I have (according to the forums). Type your new password and hit button below to confirm it. Subscribe to Pew Pew Tactical's sales and deals email. Don't do plastic guns .. put to many rounds thru to many of them and about the ONLY one worth a flip is a p99 . . anyhoo, the sig can be had for $450-500 if you shop it and it's worth it and more . . By far, It's the best quality gun of the bunch, takes all ammo and won't fail after a ton of rounds if you really want to make a habit of .380 practice with a pocket gun. Here's the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nycYxb-zNwc&index=48&t=0s&list=WL I take it everywhere. concealed carry is about .concealment..It will vary dependent on many factors..like the weather and where you plan to carry..You don't carry a cannon in to a movie theater or other crowded event because every missed shot has the potential to kill innocent bystanders.. The original LCP is smaller, weighs over an ounce less, still has a decent trigger for a 380 and is straight up sleek and sexy. Citation needed. I routinely carried my duty weapon (early years .357 S & W mod 19) and back up .38 S & W Chief Special with +p ammo. Last but not least, and while this is entirely personal preference, many regard .380 autos as having poor ergonomics due to the fact that their extraordinarily small size means you cant get a full grip on them. You'll be surprised at how thin and lightweight this pistol is making it easy to carry all day long. Simple. I want to know wTF are you doing that you need to carry a gun? The few failures I have had maybe are my fault. I was actually shooting .410 loads in a handgun in the 1970s, and the Contender could boast a choke and a significantly longer barrel (as I recall, about 9" in mine). For comparison a Sig P365 is 17.8 oz unloaded. As a side note, during the interim and before I found ammo that would feed consistently I purchased a Ruger LCRx in .38spl. the 22 LR is routinely maligned. @ most; whereas, my Bodyguard definitely is a heavier (approx. While the shotshells were fine for small game, I cannot image them being the least suited for self-defense. its the same size as the Sig 365 9MM pistol..It is not really a pocket pistol..No micro 9 really can be carried comfortably in a pocketNo micro 9 can. Ive put probably 3000 rounds thru it of every kind of ammo I could find. My go to "practice " round AND go to "defensive" round is the 95 grain Hornady Critical Defense. This innovation in 1929, was revolutionary in the world of weapons, and led to its adoption as a regulation and special services weapon, in almost all of Europe, and the rest of the world, countries such as Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, France, Brazil , Bolivia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Austria and even the secret services of England. The Bodyguard seems to work best with Fiocchi fmj, Hydrasocks, and WWB. 2) .410 for defensive, I strongly disagree with the assumptions made. Ahh yes, the less expensive knockoff of the 238 (which in and of it self was a knockoff of the colt mustang) brought to you by the company who sold the residents of IL down the river for the all might $..No thanks, you can keep it.

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