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.380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:21 am
by texjames
The new Guns and Ammo 2010 New Guns Preview has some 380's they tested and i am thinking about getting a smaller carry gun.
I like the Kahr P380, the Ruger LCP and Walther PK380.The Sig P238 ain't bad.Any other pistols that size i might also look at?

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:47 am
by TXAG_2010
You might want to check out the Diamondback 380. I've never shot one, but I've heard good things. Maybe someone here can give you their opinion on it.

http://www.diamondbackfirearms.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


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Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:41 am
by joe817
Several of the forum members have the Bursa Thunder which is a reliable gun. And don't leave out the Walther PPk/s.

I guess it depends on what features you really like. Double action only like the LCP and the Kahr. Single action only like the Sig P238, or the DA/SA feature of the PPk/s. I tend to favor the DA/SA type actions myself.

Texjames, what guns did G&A review?

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:48 am
by KFP
I've found these charts helpful:

http://www.mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.mouseguns.com/CompactCompare.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:58 am
by texjames
joe817 wrote:Several of the forum members have the Bursa Thunder which is a reliable gun. And don't leave out the Walther PPk/s.

I guess it depends on what features you really like. Double action only like the LCP and the Kahr. Single action only like the Sig P238, or the DA/SA feature of the PPk/s. I tend to favor the DA/SA type actions myself.

Texjames, what guns did G&A review?
Kahr P380
Ruger LCP
Sig Sauer P238
Taurus 738 SS
Walther PK380

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:10 pm
by KFP
Smith and Wesson is supposed to be releasing a 380 within the next month or two with an integrated laser.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... ent=754501" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:17 pm
by texjames
KFP wrote:Smith and Wesson is supposed to be releasing a 380 within the next month or two with an integrated laser.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... ent=754501" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Now that is a interesting looking gun there! Have to look for that coming out.

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:28 pm
by Napier
Doan fogit tha cheapie of the fambly: Kel-Tec P3-AT. Lightest, cheapest, bestest. It is my preferred backup to the backup. It is so light you can roll it up in the arm of your teeshirt like a pack of coffin nails.

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:21 am
by jlangton
texjames wrote:
KFP wrote:Smith and Wesson is supposed to be releasing a 380 within the next month or two with an integrated laser.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/ ... ent=754501" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Now that is a interesting looking gun there! Have to look for that coming out.
I like the looks of it,but if they put that darned lock on it-it's a no-buy.
JL

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 8:46 am
by gregthehand
I 've had my Kel-Tec for years and love it. Very reliable and it was cheap!

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:35 am
by Rex B
Don't forget the last time S&W tried to make a pocket .380.
You can hardly give them away now.

I have the KT & the Ruger LCP, both work fine. Both are light and flat, both have had trigger reset issues
Currently using a Sig P238, but I don't like that it's SA only
The ideal would be a P238 in SA/DA.
PPK is SA/DA, but it's too big for a pocket .380

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:18 am
by texjames
Rex B wrote:Don't forget the last time S&W tried to make a pocket .380.
You can hardly give them away now.

I have the KT & the Ruger LCP, both work fine. Both are light and flat, both have had trigger reset issues
Currently using a Sig P238, but I don't like that it's SA only
The ideal would be a P238 in SA/DA.
PPK is SA/DA, but it's too big for a pocket .380
You must be talking about this one below.I thought they were pretty cool when they first came out and bought one right away.
I carried it for nearly 8 years.Probably have not shot 50 rounds through it.It did go bang everytime though.
I plan to carry it again when i get my CHL back(expired 2004) until i can find something else like we are discussing here..
I have my Glock 33 for under a coat but it show under my shirt tails(prints).
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Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:30 am
by Rex B
That's the one. I believe your's is the first positive post I have seen on the subject.
Plenty of negative information on them.
I'll still take a look at the new one, especially if it's DA/SA

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:37 am
by texjames
Rex B wrote:That's the one. I believe your's is the first positive post I have seen on the subject.
Plenty of negative information on them.
I'll still take a look at the new one, especially if it's DA/SA
Not to get sideways off topic but whats been the problem with them?

Re: .380 Shoot-Off G&A 2010

Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:43 am
by joe817
I'm with you RexB. I was getting ready to get excited over the new Smith. It's hammer fired, but DAO., which is disappointing.