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.380 carry piece

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Congrats on your acquisition. :)

If you hadn't already gotten the LCP, I would have also suggested that you look into the Taurus PT-738 TCP. I have one -- I like the trigger much better than the LCP's as it's much smoother and lighter (though it might actually be a longer pull...I can't remember anymore). TCPs are generally pretty reliable, although mine did have to go back once for trigger work due to "light strike" issues.

Good luck with your LCP!
 
I'd love to get a little Walther PPK just for the "cool" factor, but if I wanted to be purely practical, I'd probably go with a S&W Bodyguard 380 or Ruger LCP.
 
Kel-tec .380. Before mine I had an LCP, which went back to the factory three times before they gave up on it and refunded me. They were jerky about it too. I find the KT easier to grip and like the trigger better, and it is lighter.

My LCP problems started AFTER 200 rounds.
 
I like the Smith & Wesson SW380 Sigma because it is so slim and smooth with no external buttons to snag the inside of the pocket. It's a nice little backup gun but won't hold up to lots of shooting. The slide is made of some kind of Zinc or potted metal so it's really only for emergencies. I carry mine with Corbon +P ammo.
 
Pocket 380 BG vs LCP

I have a BG380 and just sold my LCP.
The CT on the LCP was moving around.
I couldn't count on it, and with no sights, it became a strictly point and shoot gun.
The BG shot much more accurate for me. Laser and sights.

There is really no negligible difference in size and weight. I actually use my LCP holsters for the BG.

It feels better in the hand, and although I've heard some that don't like the location of the laser button on the BG I think it's in the perfect spot. Right where your finger is before moving it to the trigger.

I paid $349 new for the BG. The LCP with CT is around $450.

I love my BG, and the DAO trigger is nice too. I'll be carrying it when the weather gets warmer. I'm sure my M&P 40c will feel neglected
 
I tried the Taurus at the shop and the trigger pull was definitely lighter but longer. And once the pull got to the end it became gritty almost like there was sand in it. The LCP i picked out had a stiff 9# trigger but it had a very clean break.

As for the kel-tec, the general consensus is to spend the extra $30 and get the LCP because it is just higher quality. The kel-tec still had mold marks in the plastic and the barrel just didnt look as good of quality.

LCP is a good starting point for pocket carry for me. I wear thin slacks to work so a thin polymer gun fits the bill perfectly. Later down the line I will probably look at the sig p238 because i love the 1911 platform, but something about carrying condition 1 in my pocket scares me a little bit.
 
Holo said:
I tried the Taurus at the shop and the trigger pull was definitely lighter but longer. And once the pull got to the end it became gritty almost like there was sand in it. The LCP i picked out had a stiff 9# trigger but it had a very clean break.

As for the kel-tec, the general consensus is to spend the extra $30 and get the LCP because it is just higher quality. The kel-tec still had mold marks in the plastic and the barrel just didnt look as good of quality.

LCP is a good starting point for pocket carry for me. I wear thin slacks to work so a thin polymer gun fits the bill perfectly. Later down the line I will probably look at the sig p238 because i love the 1911 platform, but something about carrying condition 1 in my pocket scares me a little bit.
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Higher quality or better finish?
 
Depending on the occasion, I carry the Bersa Thunder 380 and have been very pleased with it in terms of confidence.

I've handled/fired the pocket Kel-Tecs, and while they are super convenient with their size, the shooting takes quite a bit of getting used to. For being so light and small, that .380 packs quite a bit of recoil as your hand will absorb the recoil vs. the Walther/Sig/Bersa steel frames, that said, the gun likes to try and fly out of my hands by shot #3.

On a practical level, I like the BT380 because it was cheaper than the Walther and Sig, the only downside is that I spent on ammo to break the gun in (recommended 500 rounds), what I would have spent just to acquire an out-of-the-box reliable Walther/Sig variant. I had also purchased this weapon just prior to the .380 shortage. That was frustrating. However, I echo the sentiment that these are better used as belt guns vs. pocket pistols.

Let us know more about the Ruger LCP and your experience with it, seems there are quite a few supporters and detractors of the firearm.
 
kokapelli said:
Higher quality or better finish?
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From what I have read and felt, both. I think the only thing going for kel-tec over ruger in this instance is customer service. KT's CS is top notch, whereas Ruger is mediocre at best.
 
I have a Sig 232SL. It is super reliable and accurate but a bit large and heavy for a pocket gun. I just sold my Kahr P380. Good sights and great trigger but after 1400 rounds and two trips to Kahr it was still unreliable. My LCP has never missed a beat in 1200 rounds. It's the .380 pocket gun I trust.
 
Walther PPK in stainless, Interarms import. I carry this depending on situation. Has a some of recoil, but I like it. As mentioned before, DA is a bit taxing.
 
The only 380 I've shot is the lcp I carry more often than my .40 or my .45.
Of course if I ever have to shoot anyone with it I would never manage a follow up shot and it would just piss them off anyhow.

:rolleyes: <<<<btw this would indicate sarcasm

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love my LCP it goes everywhere with me,every day!
inexpensive , very light and concealable , very accurate at 7yds. there a lot of small guns i like, but cannot justify spending $500 or so. As stated this is not a range gun, i shoot 50 rounds every 6-8weeks just to keep in practice. No problems at all, ate anything i havse fed it.
 
rhodco said:
I like the Smith & Wesson SW380 Sigma because it is so slim and smooth with no external buttons to snag the inside of the pocket. It's a nice little backup gun but won't hold up to lots of shooting. The slide is made of some kind of Zinc or potted metal so it's really only for emergencies. I carry mine with Corbon +P ammo.
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Is that a discontinued gun? I've never heard of it before.
 
KT's CS is top notch, whereas Ruger is mediocre at best.
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That has not been my experience at all. Also the turn around time was much faster than what I have seen reported for KT. The Ruger is a nicer gun than the KT and the slide stop is real good feature. It allows you to clear double feeds should the need ever arise (although I wonder how many folks that carry either of these little guns as a primary are aware of the procedure).

Later down the line I will probably look at the sig p238 because i love the 1911 platform, but something about carrying condition 1 in my pocket scares me a little bit.
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You should note that Colt is bringing back the Mustang. The mustang is 10x the shooter the LCP is and easier to run as well. If I were after a small pocket gun that was to be my only gun I'd greatly prefer the Mustang to the LCP (I own both). As a BUG the LCP is nice because it is so small and light. The LCP does not offer what I would want in a primary carry gun. It is what it is however, and serves that role well, an inexpensive, small, light, gun, that is easy to conceal very well in nearly any manner of dress. When I imagine having to actually use a gun though I don't like imagining it being my LCP.
 
Seecamp LWS .380.

If I were in the market today I would consider the Kahr 380 and Ruger LCP. As it is, I already have the best concealable .380 there is ;)
 
+1 on the bersa thunder. oh, and I believe its carried as a sidearm to the ecuador air force...
 
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