Thoughts on 380 pocket pistol?

[Jeepnik]

A true pocket .380.
It rode in the rear pocket of my bike jersey for almost two decades.

 

[OMCHamlin]

A true pocket .380.
It rode in the rear pocket of my bike jersey for almost two decades.

Did it run well? I've always kinda wanted one.

 

[Jeepnik]

A bit stiff for the first hundred or so rounds. A few FTF's. Since then no issues. Oh, I did get a magazine with our the finger extension. Much easier on my back.

 

[Duckfart]

My first and only pocket pistol, Ruger LCP MAX.
I can't get through 1 mag without releasing it. Not sure if it's a grip problem but definitely a problem.
Mine also has the familiar rattle I've been hearing about. I have to say it is comfortable, light and its print profile I think is excellent. Not sure what to do about the mag release?? Curious if anyone else is dealing with this issue?

 

[larry8]

Personally I like my Ruger Security 380. It's the best one I have.

 

[bhp9]

Original German made PPK, PPK/s or PP or FN/Browning 1910/1955 in .32 or .380.

The reason the German Army rejected the .380 and adopted the .32 acp was because the .32 acp would penetrate military helmet while the .380 bounced off.

And the U.S. Military in tests run in 1945 (see the book "The Inglis Diamond) found that the .45acp also bounced off military helmets at a scant 35 yards while the 9x19 penetrated them at 125 yards.

 

[CAJUNCHEF]

I know you will think I am crazy but my favorite 380 is a bersa firestorm it's amazingly accurate shoots where you point and never hiccup on me in over 1500 rds . It really is a great gun check it outView attachment 50188

I have to check out the Bersa, as I am thinking about getting a .380. Styling similar to PPK, and came highly recommended by my first CWP instructor, a veteran Deputy Sherrif of Jefferson Parish in the New Orleans metro area. Damn good police force, they quickly catches bad guys.

 

[jav]

I have to check out the Bersa, as I am thinking about getting a .380. Styling similar to PPK, and came highly recommended by my first CWP instructor, a veteran Deputy Sherrif of Jefferson Parish in the New Orleans metro area. Damn good police force, they quickly catches bad guys.

You won't be sorry it's a great gun for the money . I have lots of expensive guns but my bersa is still one of my favorites

 

[CAJUNCHEF]

You won't be sorry it's a great gun for the money . I have lots of expensive guns but my bersa is still one of my favorites

Thanks for the insight. My LGS just moved to a nice big new location 2 miles from my house. I'm going look at these today.

 

[SiliconSorcerer]

I'm typically a hammer guy but I liked the P365 so much I bought 3 of them, my typical thing when I decide on a carry I want to have a small stash of them. I do have a LCP that little sucker is a lot better if I use Ruger ARX ammo in it, I've done the testing with ARX ammo myself on my range, it's up there with or better than the defensive ammo and the LCP is hard to hang on to with normal defensive ammo. Just my 2 cents...
I also keep ARX +p 9mm in my P365's.

 

[Hvymax]

I was recently carrying my gen 1 LCP while my Max9 was back at Ruger. I forgot how effortless it was to carry . Max9 feels like a brick in my pocket. If they came out with an optic equipped LCP I'd be on it like a bad smell. Of course the new ones with actual sights would probably help.

 

[Buckeye!]

 

[Hvymax]

I carry mine with the mag below the grip in the holster. It completely breaks up the outline of the gun in my pocket. It looks exactly like a wallet in jeans.

 

[pisgah]

Sig-Sauer P365 .380.

 

[DaveyDug]

I really like the looks of the Bodyguard 2.0. Nice low bore axis, ergonomic grip, 10-12 round capacity...

I suspect I may end up with one at some point.

 

[JackBull]

As of new the 10 round BG 2.0 is only available with a safety.