Literally, it is.) As in best gun LOL. Sure just But this article should be called Articles to avoid like the Plague. There are many different 380 pistol options, but our favorites include the following: Ruger LCP II, Walther PK380, Kel-tec P3AT, Taurus Spectrum, and M&P Shield EZ. That thing is a freaking beast of a gun in terms of durability (yes, I have seen torture tests of it). The Mag release is a piece of cake. It is light and works. They are well known for their % of guns that have failure rates compared to the ones that dont. I also feel the cw380 has very minimal recoil vs other small 380s in its same size. Last but not least, and while this is entirely personal preference, many regard .380 autos as having poor ergonomics due to the fact that their extraordinarily small size means you cant get a full grip on them. More power to him I say. Ive never seen one that ran well or was anything but unpleasant to shoot, provided you can get more than one round off without a misfeed. Even though its not made anymore, Ive been interested in trying out a Taurus PT638 if I ever ran across one for a reasonable price, anyone have any experience with one? Actually the Hellcat felt better in the hand and was more accurate for me with a better sight than other micro pistols. You find that to be an effective way to make friends and influence people? You can hire chinese brokers to buy likes on Fakebook, and twitter followers by the thousands. Really it sounds like some pretty crappy customer service. It went on to launch a revolution of micro .380 handguns. I love shooting it, and I get closer groups than with my Kel-Tec P-11. The Beretta Pico is probably one of Berettas biggest blunders. Ruger LCP Max 2. The CW380 sucks. Non shooters called me a liar that we could do it, but any bad guy within 30 yards is in great danger, even though it has been a long time. Its manageable. I have no Idea how this writer came up with this Bottom Feeder nonsense. Any failure rates? Did anybody take the poor performing guns to a reputable gunsmith and have them tuned up? Bought it brand new. I love mine(CPX 2,no safety) Best carry gun for your dollar bar none. A 380 is about as wide as a 9mm. However it is about 1/2 as powerful, 1/2 the weight and velocity. For a very long time 9mm was considered the rock The first generation CPX-1s had some problems and gave the company a bad rep starting out, but the company was so adamant that they fixed their second Gen guns that you can send any of the old ones back (they shipped in red boxes) and they will replace them with brand new Gen 2s (which ship in blackish gray boxes). Like others, I am a bit surprised by the poor showing of the Beretta. What a joke. You hold the slide back to engage the cocking. I doubt he even read the directions. Copyright 2023 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. Ill take more objective reviews from knowledgeable shooters. How anyone can actually report that a gun that has the build quality of the Pico is one of the worst is beyond me. It is my bicycle gun. Given how clannish and brand-loyal a lot of gunners are, it wouldnt shock me if about half the votes against the SCCY were cast because it wasnt a Glock 43, or something equally biased and stupid. A local guy shot a home invader with a SCCY. I really think you never did anything with the Pico other than Picking one up and then getting of the internet and posting without any knowledge of how to use the firearm. You sound smart. either love or hate. Oh well the TCP I had isnt top 5-it ran good for me. To send it back would cost to much and the internet dealer would not stand behind it !! Also LCP. Try posting a survey asking for votes on Glocks, for instance, and you will get a very polarized response . Unless you can document that, I think you are off base posting what is basically a rumor. Ive got a CPX-2 and a Hellcat. The sights on the LCP II are built into the top of the slide like its predecessor. And I have not shot one better then these in the same weight and AOL class. Overall, the trigger on the LCP II makes it infinitely easier to shoot than the original LCP. This only naturally makes it more difficult to fire properly like we just talked about. It shot pretty well overall, but the trigger sucked. No problems when used within its limits. Plus, the Picos 9mm cousin, the Nano, rates well above average. The Beretta APX has a 4.4 rating from 22 votes It sucks so hard that its suckage transcends space and time. Im not saying every single person who votes needs to leave a full, detailed review, but encouraging people to at least leave a couple pros/cons would be most helpful. Sold it and picked up an LCP off a friend for $150. She has had limp wrist cycling problems with other semi-auto pistols in the past. Sure you can spend $500 on a Glock or what ever else you want to list but the specs on this gun make it a easy choice and hell I can buy two for the price of most good guns. Check out the 380 showdown in GunWorldin 2012all 3 Keltecs broke and wouldnt run right. Generally the heavier it is the less recoil. But people usually get .380 to conceal them. If you just care about recoil the Berretta cheeta is a go And BTW, the gunsgunsguns link doesnt work. I assume the reason the CM40 sucks is similar. .40 maybe too big for a leetle sub-compact pistol. My son made sure I carried a SW9VE for daily use. The trigger pull on the LCP II most closely resembles the trigger on larger striker fired polymer pistols such as the Glock. It is my favorite except the 15 ounce weight makes it have more recoil than a typical 9mm. I had an occasional ejection glitch in mine when I first got it, but the company paid to have it shipped back to them for adjustment, and the piece hasnt hiccupped a single time, since. AND, NAA has first class warranty service. Mine also runs well, and they feel really well made. I can do it blind folded. Personally, Id like to see something a little more scientific than a survey since we have no idea if the respondents even handled the firearm. You have to use the recommened ammo in the manual. Is it possible to find a Hellcat II that runs well, shoots well and fits well? The mag will spring out when done correctly. And the Pico will run like a sewing machine. These are not military combat weapons. Com-block mack chambered pistols, walthers, and the like just have better reliability w/ less break in. This article was total BS. The trigger is about smooth and deliberate. Hey Dan, what gun have you designed or invested in? And a PPK has the solid feel of pure quality. We saw your review and write up. The wisdom of the crowd phenomenon? I chose. But still, Im sure there are worse ones. Actually bought a second one. I love this gun for the price, and just because its not made by Glock means nothing to me. Using that, Ive compiled a spreadsheet of the resultsby filtering down 200+ subcompact handguns, first by caliber (nothing weaker than .380 ACP), and then by size (nothing bigger than 5.77 long x 4.4 tall).That left 44 semi-autos, which I sorted by each guns average user rating. And I will do my best to talk others out of Kahr products. The CPX-2 fails to fully eject one shell per magazine. And for sure never shot one. Also you gotta test the ammo you intend to use. I met Leghorn at a Range Day last year and he knows little about handling a weapon. The small NAA revolvers make a good back up weapon, I own three of the little guns. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-right.jpg Split chassis, cracked frames, split rails, broken take down pins. Bersa Thunder 5. When he says the People have spoken who the heck is that? Mine works, has worked, continues to work, and has never not gone bang. In other words, its not pleasant to shot at all. Current (and Growing) List of Exhibitors at the Texas Firearms Festival. Each of these guns has a lightweight, compact design making them ideal for concealed carry. A recoil spring system that not only sucks, but lends the thing to have constant and regular jams and FTF and FTEs. I know one person who had a nightmare of an experience with the Diamondback ..380. WebThe .380 Auto (ACP) Pistol is most often used for self-defense, and is a particularly good choice for concealed carry thanks to its small size. Only time I tried one I did not like it. Basically I hate these guns because I hate these guns, and you should too because I do. This is the closest I have ever been to accusing TTAG of pandering to the highest advertising contributors (i. e. not a SINGLE Taurus gun on here? In this review, we will cover the disadvantages of the .380 pistol that the LCP II sought to remedy, what makes the LCP II an improvement over the original LCP, and the uses for and specifications of the LCP II. You do not have one clue about what you are talking about. Sure, I can see how many people liked or didnt like a firearm, but more important than that is the REASON they voted the way they did. Recently we exchanged and shot each others weapon, I have a Taurus LCP 380. Im generally a fan of .40, though it does have a bit of a signature snap. As long as you shoot the recommended ammo and keep your weapon cleaned, oiled properly, and replace any defective parts you will get much better performance. From what I understand the early ones with the safety have issues compared to the later ones without a safety. The DAO trigger is long but is consistent and smooth. Top 5 .380 Pistols Our Top Pick Glock 42 .380 ACP Sportsmans Warehouse (Check Price) Palmetto State Armory (Check Price) Primary Arms (Check How is this journalisim? I have a brand new Cobra that has never fired a shot ! This is NOT a target gun. Thanks for your post. You do that and you will find hipoints and cobras to work as they are intended. Did you ever lubricate the gun, or did you just load it and shoot it? Lets find out by comparing it to the original LCP. I wouldnt bother to get that info from this site. Id trust actual reviewers over internet voters. The sccy is a great budget pistol. It is not some junker throwaway, but a solid, well machined piece with a heavy but smooth DAO trigger which emulates a DA revolver, by design and makes the piece perhaps a bit more safely carried and handled for many that may feel uncomfortable with a light, short pull SA. Hey, look I am a Pocket gun enthusiast. As far as the magazine release, its perfect for my needs. 3) SCCY Industries CPX-2(4.3 stars 0.4, 99 votes). For instance, I have owned 4 lcps and the pico will run circles around them. Zero malfunctions in 300 rounds including pocket lint coverings. Ive put plenty of rounds through my p3at and its reliable. Nonetheless, it still suffers from many of the issues that we just talked about in the previous section: the trigger pull is awful, they are difficult to shoot, it can be difficult to get a good grip on the pistol for some shooters, and the slide wont even lock back on the last round fired. Have you ever even shot one? (Though they have better triggers than the early LCPs, thats not enough), You should try mine. I have several pocket pistols, Just had my XDS 45 fail on me (Light primer strikes) and have another XDS in 9MM, I have a S&W Sigma 380, that works but is less pleasing than my two Ruger LCPs, Kahr, CW380, or my Colt Mustang XSP. Designed to be smaller and more compact than the Nambu 14 for use by armored vehicle crewmen and pilots, the pistol had design Best 380 Ive ever had. around $219 plus S&H and ffl fees. It shoots all varieties of .380 ammo Ive ever run through it. Glad to see it was noted as rating highly, and not on the list. The Sccy gets a 4.3 rating and it stinks? I dont know the story behind why but we can only guess. Most of the post are from newbies that know very little about guns in the first place. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty1.jpg In contrast to this, the original LCP did not lock back on the final round. Never had a malfunction, easy to shoot, accurate, and good looking whats not to like? Thus it works as a safety (just like a S&W revolver). This crowdsourced data points arent perfect, but if a product gets a statistically significant number of votes, we get a pretty good idea of how it stacks up thanks to the wisdom-of-crowds phenomenon. Very small would suggest either real fanboys or real haters. I went through 4 LCP. Extremely Mild, Plus P rated, Modular design, mags that look like Custom 1911 stainless steel. Get real. until you find a way to weed out braindead haters who vote based on their idiotic and unedumacated feelings all of your results will be skewed by gun store rednecks who dont know what the word ballistic even means. Im not going to bash talk the CPX-2 , but its going to take me a while to get use to it. Baby glocks seem like an attractive option as at least they have a somewhat normal trigger w/ a normal length of pull. I am no statistician but most of the sample sizes were very small. For its purpose, NOT Bullseye competition, it is a fine gun. That could happen with any gun someone didnt ,maintain and hadnt tested out at the range. The trigger guard on the LCP has also been enlarged in order to accommodate a gloved finger without risking pulling the trigger. The Pico is a great gun. Every trigger Ive ever pulled is better than the LCP. I think you would be hard pressed to find any thing this good for that price. Im pretty surprised the P3AT isnt on this list. On that note, you KNOW were kind of spoiled with all the great pocket guns available today. (not missed, as in missed the target, but missed as in I pulled the trigger for the follow up shot and nothing happened because it had not reset). Its been reliable since then for me. I would even venture to say its a 50/50 gamble when buying a Kel Tec. Nicer than the price would indicate. The SCCY is even rated for +P ammo, in modest doses, according to the company. Im guessing a .40 S&W round is just too unpleasant to shoot in this uber lightweight polymer-framed pocket gun. Seriously, it works if you have a fresh pair of springs in it. But again, the people have spoken: the Pico sucks. Personally, I only go by in person reviews, in this internet age, from people proven trustworthy. I own and have tested both the CPX1 (manual safety) and CPX2 (no manual safety). My SCCY CPX-2 has been absolutely accurate with never a malfunction of any kind. Trash. He says the trigger is horrible? He does not know how to use it. And just recently bought my Third Pico. 6. I limited this list to the bottom six guns to reduce room for disagreement and keep it simple. Worst complaint is the trigger, but a lot of dry fires with snap caps and you condition yourself to the long reset. While the LCP II is still a small pocket pistol, Ruger made a number of improvements to it. On the plus side, the SCCY has a lighter trigger than the Kel-Tec P11 (which may explain the problem), but the P11 always goes bang. 8===D~. Yea, guns like Diamondback, Jiminez, Lorcen, High Point and so forth have always had poor reputations, but guns like SCCY and the now Springfield Armory XD were initially poo pooed but turn out to be good guns Or the Kahr in there? They have gotten great reviews and by the serial numbers and manufacture dates on the 2 guns, their sales have gone up 4x but the QC has suffered greatly. All semi auto weapons will jam at one time or another, and dont feel the same in everyones hand.. By the way, break down the Kahr and compare it to the Pico. Bottom line: you can do much better. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-left.jpg. (I like Glocks, but between the trigger and the slimness of the Kahr, Im a convert) My least favorite aspect of the CM40, aside from the revolver-like capacity, is the stiffness of the slide spring. Lol, a very nice DAO, the new Gen is much lighter. After this 1911 bill gets passed, Ill be carrying a 1911. The Pico is one of the best firearms in its class out there period. I have thousands of rounds through both and they keep on trucking One gun has 5000 rounds with just one failure with all kinds of ammo and that was a bad primer strike, which by the way the Pico has double strike capability which took care of that. The trigger reset does suck but its still a great gun. They are kind of like the Nancy Pelosis in the outdoor industry. All run like sewing machines. Glad I didnt see mine. Simple, easy and the Beretta Pico is in fact one of the most mild shooting Pocket Pistols out there. The CM9 is a great gun. I own a SCCY CPX-2. For 2022, the Roughneck will be available in a recoil-friendly .380 ACP. Those small NAA revolvers you have to learn how to safely load and unload. All guns I would have avoided anyway, except the Pico. Or the Springfield EMP (Though mine runs awesome, they are known for manufacturing problems). Anyone have the Bersa .380. Whatever-everything else pops inand their FB page is odd too. Women need to be told about the woman in Birmingham who was being robbed and pulled out a gun. These arent Rambo guns, they are self defense guns. When I dress up, the P380 is the best answer to the pocket-carry problem. Maybe if there was an () in theremaybe that might work like Tpanga or Gnai or some such name. Well, Taurus only makes one gun that really meets the pocket pistol criteria set forth in the article. Thats whats currently on my hip and I love it. Why people follow them is a mystery. If you spend any amount of time online, youve seen product rating systems on Amazon, Netflix, Yelp, etc., usually in the form of star ratings. The trigger pull on most .380 autos is exceptionally long and gritty. You want an example of why internet polls are not representative? They still fall back to the limp wrist and ammo excuses. Wecantdislike shooting it so much that well never practice with it. I just cant see myself ever paying for a gun called SuCCY! Kim Kardashian and POTUS are best two examples of known abuse. Thats not exactly The TRUTH About Guns. Worst Guns Ever Nambu: The Nambu is one of the worst pistols ever designed. The reason I hated it was they are DAO and the trigger pull was a mile long, i found my self pulling the trigger again before it reset. Types Of .380 Pistols Subcompact vs Micro-Compact Single-Stack vs Double-Stack Magazines What Should You Look for in a But that is just learning curve and a trade off when they removed the problematic safety from the earlier models. I give them a failing grade because neither gun reliably goes bang each time you pull the trigger on factory ammo. The LCP isnt that bad. Shocking that an IO Inc product is at the bottom of the barrel. Id never heard of the site; wanted to check it out to see how much I want to buy the article at face value. I have been shooting pocket guns for years. Ruger has proven that you dont need to have an arduous and gritty trigger pull on a .380 auto and its likely that more manufacturers will now follow their lead. The Pico will eat any ammo I have fed it, and has proven flawless with thousands of rounds down range. The list is pretty laughable, though, because drawing conclusions from such a tiny sample of unvetted ratings is deeply, deeply flawed. That said, I have never tried to pocket-carry one so Im not voting on it in terms of that specific criteria. No gun, none, should have a mag release that is that stiff and impossible to use fast and effectively, especially in a carry gun none the less. the fact you just dont like it? Quick Summary: Our Top Picks For 5 Best .380 Pistols in 2022 1. How do they perform? Had it for about 6 months now and been to the range several times. Funny. I found that many mags for the Hellcat where not cut properly with too much play at the catch. No warning shot, no shoot to wound. It has the stopping power necessary to approach a threat, while still maintaining the size required for comfortable everyday carry. Otherwise, their opinion may mean nothing. All I know is my 1st CPX-2 had to be sent in for service 30 minutes after I got it home. My Kahr is a nice but, but Finicky as heck. A 9mm shouldnt be slower than a .45. Im in the habit of buying less costly weapons and fully expect to tinker a bit with them to produce a smooth running hot brass pile maker. Funny mine have always worked. Uh no. I would bet my life on this smallish, nice looking pistol. Did you give them Cyrillic numbers to rate with? This gun looks a whole lot like the Ruger LCP and Kel-Tec P-3AT. Too small, too weak, too much plastic. Just keep shooting your pistol. And worst and I do mean worst of all is the Magazine release, which might be the most poorly placed, poorly designed and impossible mag release on any gun ive ever handled. Trigger sucked. (2) You have no idea who the reviewers are and what their qualifications to rate a firearm areeven if they tell you. Taurus TCP voted best value-best overall 380 was Kahr p380-MUCH more expensive. You also do not understand how to use the mag release or what it is intended for. These guns shoot any ammo I have fed it. Forget about dropping the mag with the shooting hand, cause it aint happening. When I told him I never have a problem with my P-11 or my wifes Ruger SR-9, he then said maybe its the ammo. I really get the feeling you know little about the Pico. Its a joy to shoot. anyone can vote on any gun whether they own or have even seen the gun in person. As a back-up weapon to a larger pistol, the LCP II would also be a great choice as it has a very similar manual of arms to larger pistols such as Glocks while also being small enough to easily conceal carry as we have just seen. If one MUST have a 9mm pocket gun, then the Kahr PM9/CM9 is really the only choice. WebSome derringers, like the Bond Arms derringers, are brilliantly crafted guns. His post show that he is just posting without knowledge of the firearms. Nope. The problem with the group wisdom line of thinking is that you cannot separate the people with actual hands on experience with the firearm in question from actual users, which is always a problem with new guns. Painful to shoot, yes, but thats what you get when the gun barely weighs more than the bullet it fires. Guess what? I think the wheel guns are less likely to have a problem. It is designed as a personal defense arm not a target pistol or a plunker. In fact, reading them, even with comments, is quite nearly a waste of time. It came back still not fixed. Because they just have a vendetta against these manufacturers? Its pretty clear why. I dont expect any pocket gun to be pleasant to shoot, but I ditched my Hellcat after experiencing multiple failures to eject two types of ammo. There is an author named John Lott, who became a best seller from an unknown very quickly by doing exactly that. The Manual says clearly not to dry fire the gun without snap caps. I wouldnt go smaller than a Glock 27 in .40 the recoil is too snappy. I have SCCY CPX2 Best gun ever Just keep it clean 400 rounds down range 400 rounds on target Ill bet my life on my cpx2. You get two shots, a single-action-only Definitelythe first Gen 1 models had problemsHowever, the second Gen 2 models are fine. Five for sure and nobody can show otherwise. Everyones hand size and perception of recoil is different and therein lies the beauty of having choice. So Ill pass on the herd mentality when buying guns thanks.. Note that I said voted and not have ever even touched the gun at a pawn shop, let alone fired it.. Tiny, safety features, serious calibers, etc. More than ever, the PPK is a statement of sophistication. Just my two. I carry it about as often as I carry a Glock 19 mainly based upon clothing/belt shortcomings in dress scenarios. Great sights, ability to change out to night sights and on and on. It had some issues ejecting, but a trip to the factory corrected the issues. Web.380 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) was one of the many calibers created by legendary firearms designer John Browning, dating back to 1908. Yea James, if you look the SCCY gets like 4.3 stars the best out of this bunch and has the one of the higest vote stats and whats the comment from the author oh this gun stinks based on what? Was definitely surprised that certain other brands didnt make the list. 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