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When I was in your shoes about 3 years ago, I chose a Gen 2 LCP with the shorter trigger pull and better sights. There are so many options now (including the LCP custom) I frankly don't know whether I would make the same choice today. In particular, the Kahr CW380 came out later at a price...

The G42 is significantly bigger and more expensive than the LCP. Of course it will recoil less and feel nicer. Glock 42 is 5.94" x 4.13" weighing at 13.76 oz Ruger LCP is 5.2" x 3.6" weighing at 9.7 oz The Glock 42 is bigger than a PM9 and almost as heavy, and the PM9 shoots 9mm! The Glock...

Best to do your own research on each gun, and then shoot as many as you can. I'm sure your local gun range has several in the rental case. For example, the Taurus TCP has a lot of fans. I really like everything about it, but there is one feature that scared me away: if you short stroke the...

Here are my complete thoughts on 380 ammo selection. Essentially, flatnose FMJ is a conservative choice that penetrates better than any JHP. The problem with 380 JHP is that the bigger they expand, the less they penetrate. So I chose the XTP bullet, which expands a little (from 0.355" to...

If you shot the LCP before 2013, then you have not shot the Gen 2 LCP with improved trigger and sights. The Kahr P380 has some advantages over the LCP. But the 2013 LCP upgrades have narrowed the gap. A few simple aftermarket parts narrow the gap even further. There is not $200...

Let me add that the StaysPut holster by Concealment Sepcialties also works in the front pocket. I like that it allows me to index my trigger finger down the barrel as my fingers curl around the grip. In other words, the revolver comes out of the pocket in perfect "ready position."

The BB website says expect 20+ inches penetration with both standard pressure 380 FN and +p 380 FN. I've seen tests where the BB +p 380 FN penetrates over 30"! If standard pressure delivers 20" of penetration, there is absolutely zero need for +p, which is terribly hard on a mousegun...

That's a good choice. They expand a little better than the XTP, but don't penetrate quite as well. Usually over 10" though. Since I care more about penetration, it would be my second choice if I ran out of XTP. The Gold Dot is the other nice 380 JHP.

Here are my complete thoughts on the matter.

Actually, it took the ammo industry decades to come up with 38 special load that would penetrate and expand reliably per FBI testing protocols out of a snubnose. JHPs out of 380 mousegun barrels usually don't penetrate anywhere close to the 12" minimum if they expand. I've noted the...

Wilson Combat XTP. Low flash and low recoil. Penetrates 12" and expands some, certainly more than a flat nose.

There's a denim water jug test video on this round. BB uses a Sierra HP for this round. Sierra is known for rapid and maximum expansion. Unfortunately, maximum expansion in 380 usually results in insufficient penetration, even in +p. I use XTP bullets. They don't expand much (to 0.45")...

The meplat on the Buffalo Bore FN is actually a little smaller than Q4206. The main advantage of the BB round is low flash powder.

The LG-405 only covers top half the backstrap. And it has very little padding on the top half. They say it has an air pocket up built into the padding to reduce recoil "up to 30%." Looking at the grip, that air pocket must be tiny. They don't say what the LG-405 is 30% softer than...

Nope. It has as sticky backing. Then I put nail polish clear coat over it to protect it. The front sight has it too. Here's what it looks like on my LCP:

I have no idea what that means. The strip is GlowOn night sights. White in regular light, bright green in the dark after a short charge from a light source. Charge lasts about 30 minutes. Cost me $13, and I have a bunch left over for other guns.

Do you have one of the Gen 2 LCPs with the improved sights? If not, I have a big head start.

Here's a pic of the grip on the gun: It encourages a nice high grip in my hand: Even though it's only a 2-finger grip: I find my pinky gains comfortable purchase on the back corner of the grip:

The grip is different. The Lawman Mk III .357 was built on a J-Frame (medium). The Magnum Carry was built on a SF-VI frame which was similar to the D-Frame (small). The parts/grips are not interchangeable. The Lawman Mk III .357 was made for 14 years (1969-83), and the Magnum Carry was...

XDS9 is 21% heavier than the Shield!!! (23 oz with unloaded mag vs. 19 oz with unloaded mag) Shield has 0.2" shorter slide and barrel (6.1/3.1 vs. 6.3/3.3). Both are fine guns, but I'd take my Kahr P9 Covert over these 2 everyday of the week and twice on Sunday. It's smaller and lighter with...