Let's talk .380's

otasan said:
If I ever decided to get a .380 it would be a G42. Concealable, reliable, light weight.
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I love my G42. Great shooter. It’s my primary EDC.

The only thing I don’t like about it is its capacity. 6 round mag just isn’t sufficient, especially given its size, since my LCP with the extended magazine has the same capacity. I keep one in the chamber and carry with a +1 extended magazine.

8 rounds is my minimum, which this setup just barely provides. So I also always carry a spare magazine.
 
Front sight, your in luck. I purchased a pinky extension for one of my mags and it increased the capacity by "1" for a total of 8. (Maybe it was a Pierce.)
 
Oh, that's classic. May I have permission to use this quote in conversation with folks up north, possibly in other contexts?
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carguychris

When it comes to all of the commie lefties in Canada, particularly our politicians, media and SJWs, please be my guest.
 
The gun I've carried more than anything in the past 2 years has been a Glock 42. During winter time when I have more clothing I've been carrying a Taurus PT111, PX4 Compact, or an M&P.

I've had half a dozen 380 pistols and I've not only kept the Glock, but customized it and shot the snot out of it. I have 3 holsters for it. I just ordered 1,500 more 380 projectiles and it's my only 380. Shoot it and carry it often.
 
I have two .380's Sig 238 and the Sig 232...My Wife carries the 232, In warm weather I sometimes carry the 238..not a big fan of the .380, I'm more of a .45 acp kinda guy I guess.. I tried the .9mm P938 couldn't hit a damn thing with it..My Kahr CW9 or Glock 19 are ok but I carry my PM45 Kahr more these days..easy to carry and Hits where I point it.
 
None of my four Makarovs (.380 Auto Russian, 9x18 EG and Bulgy) have had any malfunction.
My Sig 232 was just as reliable.

Is reliability a concern with other types?
 
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Hal said:
A lot of people don't like/trust Kahr.
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Most of whom just read about the complaints on the Internet and have never even handled one.
The same could be said for any brand, even S&W, Ruger, Colt, Glock (yes, Glock), Sig, etc.

Just sayin' ;)

Of course we could all be sure about the reliability of the good ol' Louisville Slugger. :D
 
First two mags of my new Glock 42....90 grain ball ammo.

I like it. :cool:

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My wife and I both looked at that target and asked why are we shooting at the back of his head?

Nice shooting with the new gun!
 
I only own one 380 and it's an older Sig P230 Now - a - days it sits in the safe 99% of the time, the other 1% is when I take it out and look at it, and maybe give it a quick clean up and lube job. It's a nice piece and pretty accurate to boot.:D
 
Karh's IMO are made well and function as they should.. I have two as I do Sigs, Glocks, Para's Colts, S&W. Ruger..I carry my Kahr PM45 most of the time, Good enough for me..
 
I have and LCP which is my pocket gun when I can't or don't want to carry something bigger.

I also have a Beretta 85B which is a gem. Cocked and locked smooth Italian shooter. I have had several other 84 series Berettas but they came and went the 85 will stay. ;)
 
Cheapshooter: The Beretta Nano is also nearly identical in size to a glock 42, but if you can't be as accurate with it, IMO the edge for me goes to something I know I can but 6 or 7 shots where I aim.
 
ive owned a few Kahrs in my time. the mk and k models were jewels as far as reliability. the pm models were a different story save for one original pm9.

some folks don't like the idea of having to kitchen table gunsmith their guns to get them to work right or fire 200+ rounds to break them in, or pay shipping to and from for the factory to change problematic parts. while every manufacturer has the odd lemon, some seem to have considerably more than others.
 
Well - I got to actually handle a Beretta Pico today.
Not a bad little gun.
I considered it for a bit - -right up until I asked the price.

$369.00!!!!

Ummm..no thanks....not when Buds has them for $213.
 
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