SharpsDressedMan
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Pondering a purchase, but was wondering if anyone has one and thinks well of it?
Seecamp .380: Anyone Got Kind Words?
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sig228
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Don't have a 380 but do have a 32. It's a finely crafted gun. Fit and finish are excellent. I hear the 380 is a little harder on the hand than the 32. My 32 is a pleasure to shoot. Look over the forums on the Seecamp website. Lots of good comments over there. Good luck. Post photos!
armarsh
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A friend has one and I have shot it several times. They are beautifully made and work great but feel like you have put your finger in a mouse trap when you shoot it.
Doghandler
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Atomix2104
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Snappy little pistol. Hurts my hand, especially the finger under the trigger guard. The most you will want to shoot at a time is one mag. Believe me, you will know you've been shooting.
usp9
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The Seecamps are well made, high quality guns. The company stands behind them 100%. I've owned a .32 for many years, but have never fired the .380. It's a gun to be trusted but not shot a great deal. Even my .32 only has about 100 rounds a year through it. If you want tiny size, concealability, durability and high quality in a all steel gun, then the Seecamp is the answer. The question may be which caliber.
gpr
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an other option might be masterpiece arms...gary
https://www.masterpiecearms.com/products.php?cat=39
https://www.masterpiecearms.com/products.php?cat=39
The Lone Haranguer
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.380 in that little thing sounds awfully strenuous, for both the gun and the shooter. 
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I've carried a LWS380 daily since 2005.
The gun is reliable and by far the most concealable of any I own/have owned. It is a snappy shooter; the LCP is gentle by comparison. However, it's overall weight/size profile makes it the gun I have carried in a tuxedo at a wedding, in my pocket for hikes, in my waistpack during marathons, and places where concealment is imperative.
In order to get the most out of the Seecamp, prepare to purchase at least two or three holsters for it. I have a squared-off rear pocket holster (also works well for square bottom front pockets), front-pocket holster (for typical front pockets), and a cheapo DeSantis Nemesis which works well in thin/casual pants due to its squishiness.
When I sold almost everything I owned to pay for law school, the LWS380 and my Glock were the only two guns I kept. Having found how versatile the LWS 380 is, I have not felt the need to replenish the gunsafe since the purge (although I have built a nice rifle since then, and replaced the GLock with an M&P). If you get an LWS380, I think you will be pleased when you find how easy it is to always be armed.
The gun is reliable and by far the most concealable of any I own/have owned. It is a snappy shooter; the LCP is gentle by comparison. However, it's overall weight/size profile makes it the gun I have carried in a tuxedo at a wedding, in my pocket for hikes, in my waistpack during marathons, and places where concealment is imperative.
In order to get the most out of the Seecamp, prepare to purchase at least two or three holsters for it. I have a squared-off rear pocket holster (also works well for square bottom front pockets), front-pocket holster (for typical front pockets), and a cheapo DeSantis Nemesis which works well in thin/casual pants due to its squishiness.
When I sold almost everything I owned to pay for law school, the LWS380 and my Glock were the only two guns I kept. Having found how versatile the LWS 380 is, I have not felt the need to replenish the gunsafe since the purge (although I have built a nice rifle since then, and replaced the GLock with an M&P). If you get an LWS380, I think you will be pleased when you find how easy it is to always be armed.
71Commander
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Yeah.
They're kind of expensive.
They're kind of expensive.
DAdams
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I have had a LWS .380 for about 4 years. My favorite pocket carry in fact.
Back a few years there were not as many items to chose from when I bought mine...no
Kahr .380, LCP, no S&W Bodyguard. I don't know if I would spend the kind of money the work of art Seecamp commands today if those choices were available then. It is a beautifully crafted piece and will last 5 lifetimes. Warranted for life and Larry Seecamp personally stands behind each and every one.
It is not a pleasant shooter (what is at 12 ounces), but mine improved by putting a magazine extension on it for a better grip. It is very ammunition specific. I haven't been on the Seecamp ammunition thread for a year or so, but the only recommended rounds then were the Federal Hydra-Shoks, 90 gr and Winchester Silver Tips in 85 gr. I did run a few Speer Gold Dots through mine but they were taken off the approved list. I loaded up on the Federal and Winchester so I have a lifetime supply.
Seecamp compared with a J Frame
My EDC. The Seecamp rides in a DeSantis Nemesis. It would look better in a Hedley.
Spyderco Native, 4Sevens PreonII, spare magazine.
I think the wait list to order one at the MSRP is about 14 months.
For the price, you might want to consider the Rohrbaugh, but it is not as small, the 9mm has been around for years and I'm not sure if the .380 is out now, it may be.
Me, I wouldn't mess with the .32. Half the price, maybe more available but caliber deficient IMHO. .380 is the least I will carry.
Go lurk the Seecamp Forum. Good folks, good site.
Back a few years there were not as many items to chose from when I bought mine...no
Kahr .380, LCP, no S&W Bodyguard. I don't know if I would spend the kind of money the work of art Seecamp commands today if those choices were available then. It is a beautifully crafted piece and will last 5 lifetimes. Warranted for life and Larry Seecamp personally stands behind each and every one.
It is not a pleasant shooter (what is at 12 ounces), but mine improved by putting a magazine extension on it for a better grip. It is very ammunition specific. I haven't been on the Seecamp ammunition thread for a year or so, but the only recommended rounds then were the Federal Hydra-Shoks, 90 gr and Winchester Silver Tips in 85 gr. I did run a few Speer Gold Dots through mine but they were taken off the approved list. I loaded up on the Federal and Winchester so I have a lifetime supply.
Seecamp compared with a J Frame
My EDC. The Seecamp rides in a DeSantis Nemesis. It would look better in a Hedley.
Spyderco Native, 4Sevens PreonII, spare magazine.
I think the wait list to order one at the MSRP is about 14 months.
For the price, you might want to consider the Rohrbaugh, but it is not as small, the 9mm has been around for years and I'm not sure if the .380 is out now, it may be.
Me, I wouldn't mess with the .32. Half the price, maybe more available but caliber deficient IMHO. .380 is the least I will carry.
Go lurk the Seecamp Forum. Good folks, good site.
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Loosedhorse
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I love the .32. I can't legally get the .380 here.
I would point out that the Seecamp is a blow-back design, and that similarly sized locked-breech .380s (and one or two similar locked-breech 9s) are currently obtainable.
Up to you, but same oomph/less pain makes sense to me. The Seecamp is smaller than any locked-breech gun, though.
I would point out that the Seecamp is a blow-back design, and that similarly sized locked-breech .380s (and one or two similar locked-breech 9s) are currently obtainable.
Up to you, but same oomph/less pain makes sense to me. The Seecamp is smaller than any locked-breech gun, though.
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I have a .32 and love it. I usually carry my Keltec P3AT for this role; it is lighter, shoots .380, not much bigger, and much less painful for me to shoot. I would go for a micro 9mm before going to the Seecamp .380...it is just too heavy for the caliber in my mind.
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I like my .32 Seecamp too much to want to try the .380 (almost everyone talks about the harsh recoil of the bigger round). I don't feel under-gunned with the .32 because it is almost always a BUG.
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JMOfartO:
Between my wife and myself we have three Seecamp pistols.. Two LWS32's, and one LWS380.
I have been carrying concealed (legally) since 1966.. Never found an easier firearm to carry concealed than our Seecamps.
I would suggest actually firing the Seecamp LWS380 is not without potential finger(slap) pain, but for a weapon designed for lots of carry, with little shooting, it's perfect.
IF you get a Seecamp LWS380 I do recommend you get a fingertip extension for it. (JeffSig sells 'em).
Larry makes a top quality firearm, with excellent customer service.
Someone put a link to a similar pistol (Masterpiece Arms) but that pistol is basically a clone of the defunct "Autuga Arms" gun. It is NOT a Seecamp clone even tho it looks similar.
I have lots of firearms, and the last one I'd get rid of is my Seecamp LWS380.
Best Wishes,
Jesse
Between my wife and myself we have three Seecamp pistols.. Two LWS32's, and one LWS380.
I have been carrying concealed (legally) since 1966.. Never found an easier firearm to carry concealed than our Seecamps.
I would suggest actually firing the Seecamp LWS380 is not without potential finger(slap) pain, but for a weapon designed for lots of carry, with little shooting, it's perfect.
IF you get a Seecamp LWS380 I do recommend you get a fingertip extension for it. (JeffSig sells 'em).
Larry makes a top quality firearm, with excellent customer service.
Someone put a link to a similar pistol (Masterpiece Arms) but that pistol is basically a clone of the defunct "Autuga Arms" gun. It is NOT a Seecamp clone even tho it looks similar.
I have lots of firearms, and the last one I'd get rid of is my Seecamp LWS380.
Best Wishes,
Jesse
Big_John1961
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Kind words for the finest .380 made? Yeah, they're great. The .32 also.
I do not own a Seecamp but I am more than impressed with the phased in picture DAdams has shown in the size comparison between it and the so called pocket friendly J frame snub.
Size wise that's a huge difference for sure.
I have heard/read before about the ammo selection quirks of the Seecamp,but could someone familiar with them explain in some detail what the deal on this is??
Size wise that's a huge difference for sure.
I have heard/read before about the ammo selection quirks of the Seecamp,but could someone familiar with them explain in some detail what the deal on this is??
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I suppose if you like the little mouse guns, the Seecamp is a good choice. From what I've seen of them, they're well made and finished nicely... but they (like most of the other small .380's) have triggers that suck pond water, and are highly over-rated as carry guns. Unless you're walking around in your underwear, you should be able to concealed carry a bigger firearm, so the "handy" small size is both a boon and a liability.
I've got a used Seecamp in the case at the shop that's been there for several weeks (which is unusual) so I've been able to play with it for a while. Really don't like the trigger but do like the way the gun is finished and the fact that it's a solid metal gun... but if I had to choose, I'd take a Bersa Thunder over it and buy ammo with the approximate $200 difference in price... but I'm like that...
WT
I've got a used Seecamp in the case at the shop that's been there for several weeks (which is unusual) so I've been able to play with it for a while. Really don't like the trigger but do like the way the gun is finished and the fact that it's a solid metal gun... but if I had to choose, I'd take a Bersa Thunder over it and buy ammo with the approximate $200 difference in price... but I'm like that...
WT
Big_John1961
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The Seecamp trigger is anything but sucky. It's a long DA pull, which is its primary safety feature, but it's as smooth as silk. Your opinion that they are highly overrated would be soundly refuted by anyone who's ever owned one.
ArthurDent
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I can talk about the 32, but not the 380.
They have incredible service! A family member bought a used 32. I looked at it and found out the insides had been "Bubba'ed" beyond all usefulness. Seecamp did a full rebuild, free of charge. 100% reliability after that.
You have to love a company where the guy with his name on the box answers the phone!
The pistol is beautiful, and made like a work of art. Is the smallest pistol I know of in it's caliber. (Not lightest, but definitely smallest!)
Go to their website, and download the user manual. It is a good read, and should answer most questions. The pistol has slightly unusual operation, and is different than anything I've looked at. Unloading is different too. You can't take the round out of the pipe without the magazine partly inserted.
The one thing to be very cautious about is to avoid pulling the trigger with the magazine out. To save size and weight, the magazine itself is used as part of the trigger spring guide. This spring can bend out into the mag well, and if you force in a mag on top of it, you could destroy the spring.
But don't worry about that... load it up and just stick it in your pocket! Again... carry a LOT, shoot very little.
They have incredible service! A family member bought a used 32. I looked at it and found out the insides had been "Bubba'ed" beyond all usefulness. Seecamp did a full rebuild, free of charge. 100% reliability after that.
You have to love a company where the guy with his name on the box answers the phone!
The pistol is beautiful, and made like a work of art. Is the smallest pistol I know of in it's caliber. (Not lightest, but definitely smallest!)
Go to their website, and download the user manual. It is a good read, and should answer most questions. The pistol has slightly unusual operation, and is different than anything I've looked at. Unloading is different too. You can't take the round out of the pipe without the magazine partly inserted.
The one thing to be very cautious about is to avoid pulling the trigger with the magazine out. To save size and weight, the magazine itself is used as part of the trigger spring guide. This spring can bend out into the mag well, and if you force in a mag on top of it, you could destroy the spring.
But don't worry about that... load it up and just stick it in your pocket! Again... carry a LOT, shoot very little.
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