george burns
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Would you spend 8 hundred on a 380 with a 6+1 capacity? Only way I could see it is as a back up gun, but 8 bills is a lot of cash for that.
Do many people purchase an $800.00 380 pistol?
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jdavis123
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I would think that the market would be rather limited for a .380 in that price range. There are far too many good .380s that are available for half that price and less.
oneounceload
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If it perfectly fit someone's needs, then it would be worth the money spent. While $800 may be a lot to some, it is not to others.
I know a person who spent $110,000 for a one of a kind engraved shotgun. To him, it met his needs and wants - just the way it is.
I know a person who spent $110,000 for a one of a kind engraved shotgun. To him, it met his needs and wants - just the way it is.
If I thought I was getting something for the money to justify a price 150% greater than other models, sure. But it would be tough to convince me; I tend to be a practical, cheapskate buyer who doesn't pay retail to begin with.
On the other hand, there are plenty of buyers with more money who don't mind higher prices for value that's really in the eye of the beholder.
On the other hand, there are plenty of buyers with more money who don't mind higher prices for value that's really in the eye of the beholder.
stonecutter2
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If I used it as a backup where my life very well could depend on it, like for security or as a police officer, I might.
The quality and reliability of the pistol would determine its value to me.
Tinpig
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What specific pistol are you talking about at $800?
I know I paid $600 for a Sig P238 which seemed like a lot at the time. But for me it was the perfect summertime (T-shirt) carry gun in a De Santis IWB holster, and had the same single-action operation as the 1911 I like to carry in the winter when proper concealment is less difficult.
I've been very pleased with the accuracy and concealability of the P238 and haven't regretted the money because the small .380 pistol allows me to carry more often.
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I know I paid $600 for a Sig P238 which seemed like a lot at the time. But for me it was the perfect summertime (T-shirt) carry gun in a De Santis IWB holster, and had the same single-action operation as the 1911 I like to carry in the winter when proper concealment is less difficult.
I've been very pleased with the accuracy and concealability of the P238 and haven't regretted the money because the small .380 pistol allows me to carry more often.
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L.W. Seecamp
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Would I? No. But that's the interesting and challenging thing about pricing products: for long-term profitability and organizational sustainability, the company has to price high enough to cover its direct and indirect costs. That number can be calculated. But "value" is in the mind of the customer, it is abstract, and it is fickle. We have differing ideas of "quality" and consequently different ideas of utility. So there are likely "some" who will pay $800 for a .380. Whether there are enough for the company to make a long term profit is a hypothesis I am glad I do not have to test.
GBExpat
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Nope. Uh uh. No-o-o-o way. Not a chance.
bannockburn
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As much as I can appreciate the design and build quality of something like a Seecamp in .380 I doubt I would spend that much on one. Anyways I much prefer my less expensive but equally capable SIG P238 and Colt Mustang, which also gives me two guns for the price of one.
Corpral_Agarn
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If it fit the needs of what I wanted, they sure. (like say, the wife said "that one.")
Most of my guns have cost me about $800 or more.
And value has always been about perception of the buyer anyway.
Most of my guns have cost me about $800 or more.
And value has always been about perception of the buyer anyway.
huntsman
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I would if I had the money 
buying high end guns has it's merit as does good quality reasonably priced guns. I would consider the LWS.380 a better value than say a Colt SAA because I would "use" the .380 every day.
buying high end guns has it's merit as does good quality reasonably priced guns. I would consider the LWS.380 a better value than say a Colt SAA because I would "use" the .380 every day.
rskent
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If it was just what I wanted. If when I picked it up, It felt good in my hand. If I felt some connection.
In other words, if it was a gun that I thought I was going to keep and shoot for a long time, the price
probably wouldn't matter as much to me. In the end, the cost of the gun isn't the most costly part.
Once you start adding in holsters, accessory’s, and ammo. The initial cost isn't that big a deal.
In other words, if it was a gun that I thought I was going to keep and shoot for a long time, the price
probably wouldn't matter as much to me. In the end, the cost of the gun isn't the most costly part.
Once you start adding in holsters, accessory’s, and ammo. The initial cost isn't that big a deal.
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I've kicked around the idea of buying one. My wife has her eye on a 380 at about that price. I dont even have any guns that cost me that much! But maybe someday, when dropping 800 bucks is less stressful, I'll surprise her with it.
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No, I wouldn't. Don't care about 380.
huntsman
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I'm not sure if it was the price or the caliber that causes that OP to question the value but I do find Caliber prejudice against the .380acp silly when the guns compared are both short barreled.
A lot of guys are paying close to that for .380acp If they're buying a new Beretta Cheetah.
A lot of guys are paying close to that for .380acp If they're buying a new Beretta Cheetah.
JN01
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Cabela's has Kimber Micros in stock for $650-1200.
I will not be buying one.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/shoo..._SEQ_105529680?WTz_st=GuidedNav&WTz_stype=GNU
I will not be buying one.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/shoo..._SEQ_105529680?WTz_st=GuidedNav&WTz_stype=GNU
VA27
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The Seecamp 380 is a fine gun and smaller than any other 380 on the market (it's slightly smaller than the Colt 1908 Vest Pocket 25ACP and slightly larger than the Browning Baby). It is not pleasant to shoot. Not even a little bit. Even Larry Seecamp himself uses the 32. It is a treat to look at, hold and carry and it just oozes quality. But it is the poster child for carry a lot and shoot a little.
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JFrameTwitch
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I paid $600 for a Kimber Micro just because I like the idea of it and have other Kimbers. I will likely pony up the same for the Browning .380. I paid $600 for my Micro and had to send it back to Kimber. Works well now but having to send a $600 .380 back gave me some heartburn. I don't think I would part with $800 for something in this category though.
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