I have the Bodyguard .380 and your description of the trigger pull as being like a double action revolver is spot on. I think people who don't like it are disappointed that it doesn't have the shorter, lighter trigger of a striker gun. Personally, I find the long, heavy pull comforting with it in my pocket.
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
I agree! Love my BG.
@rossauce12 Жыл бұрын
They make a really nice trigger upgrade for not much.. deff worth the upgrade if ur carrying it..
@southwestndn840111 ай бұрын
I use one as a target pistol I always get laughs but when I hit that 4 inch grouping at 30 yards I surprise myself
@glenhar122510 ай бұрын
100% agree. One in the chamber, no holster required, only a belt clip. That makes for a fav small light comfy piece, that actually gets carried. Micro 9s will seem like a total PITA after the Bodyguard. Add a green Armalaser and its crazy accurate. 20 yard fist sized, check. Fiocchi runs solid. Mag extensions allow a full grip, hinder carry little. Recoil is moot, its a 380.
@GaryChurch-hi8kb8 ай бұрын
Worst gun I ever owned. Could not hit anything and the firing pin broke. I will never buy a S&W or anything advertised by Jerry Miculek again. I now carry a LCP Max and consider it the best gun I have ever bought.
@CaptainRon9565 жыл бұрын
I recently had a local PD officer explain to me how much of an advantage a legally armed civilian with a small pocket 380 has over an assailant in a self defense encounter in that the pistol can be easily concealed yet withdrawn pretty quickly if need be. That's why of all the pocket 380's out there, I chose the M&P 380 bodyguard. The double strike capability and S&W's reputation was the deal maker for me...
@GaryChurch-hi8kb6 ай бұрын
That bodyguard is junk. Get rid of it and buy an LCP max.
@esonupontoo55205 ай бұрын
@@GaryChurch-hi8kb Good for you especially with your 380 pistol micro optical sight nice !!!
@feminikapalmer29444 ай бұрын
I really like how it fits into my hand. Also, it's easy concealed
@dougfletcher98084 жыл бұрын
I have a P238 which is my first auto loader purchased a couple of years ago when I first got my CCW. I've live in California for over 60 years and never felt the need for anything like this until recently. All my other experience is with revolvers (little) and hunting long guns (a lot). The safety has never been a problem, probably because it is a part of operating a hunting weapon, except that I use the off hand to re-engage it. I have never had a failure, FMJ, hollow point, xtreme defender, nothing, never. I really love this gun! I understand there were problems with the P238 in the past, at a certain point they were fixed, and there are not problems with guns manufactured after that. It would be useful if anecdotal comments of 'some are good' and 'some are bad' would include the relative age of the gun. Maybe it could be narrowed down to 'all are bad' and 'all are good' depending on the age of the gun. I think this is a good choice with the xtreme defender but would trade it immediately for a P938 if they were available in California. I would recommend a P238 to anyone.
@JC-ry5du3 жыл бұрын
There is a Gen 1 vs Gen 2 design change which occurred sometime in 2015. Also, some of the early magazine designs contributed to FTF issues. I have a P238 and it is 100% reliable.
@cascadianone2 жыл бұрын
It would be great to see an update to this including the Ruger LCP Max, Kahr CT380 and some other newer or updated 380 pocket rockets.
@WahooJohn Жыл бұрын
My love for the 380 began over 40 years ago with my AMT Backup. This pistol traveled all over the country with me on back packing, climbing and hunting trips. When the LCP came out I was the first in line to get the same ballistic punch while carrying half the weight. Now my Glock 42 is in the rotation also and has never jamed. I find plenty of self defense load options, but Critical Defense are hard to beat. Thank you for the great video!
@h.m.59245 жыл бұрын
You guys are making some of the best firearm related content on KZbin. Keep it up!
@Mr45Bullitt5 жыл бұрын
I agree. No BS just good information!
@mattmarzula5 жыл бұрын
Word.
@powernoodle12245 жыл бұрын
Ditto that, bra. Professional and informative, with no horse hockey.
@InitialFailure4 жыл бұрын
Ah sure but with due bias. In this video for instance, he mentions wanting to focus on truly pocketable pistols but completely leaves out the Seecamp 380 or NAA Guardian in 380. Both of these two shooters are built for absolute minute size and the Seecamp in 380 is known for it's quality. In another video he reviews the NAA 22 mini revolvers while mentioning their size is their biggest selling point (true) and then goes on to recommend larger pistols which completely negates the purpose of the NAA mini. Anywho, yes good info but tinged with much bias from time to time.
@104thDIVTimberwolf4 жыл бұрын
"...some of?"
@bobcranston34144 жыл бұрын
I'm not shooting for bullseye, I'm shooting to make holes in a perp.
@tonyv89253 жыл бұрын
Exactly...strickly across the room distances, center of mass hits.
@Scorch10283 жыл бұрын
F.B.I. data shows that 88% of all defensive shootings occur within 25 feet or less. So, pocket pistols are fine for the majority of all self-defense situations that you're likely to be in. A concealable pistol not only adds the element of surprise, but it's extremely difficult for someone to "knock the gun out of your hand." I've seen angry mobs sneak up on a person and pull a large gun out of a guy's hands. With a pocket pistol, each of your hands envelopes the gun.
@terryskorczewski47272 жыл бұрын
Up close and personal
@imsorrythatimright60822 жыл бұрын
Seems perfect for a small framed guy like myself. I don't want no big ole gun. But which one to choose is my issue
@IsaiahMoore042 жыл бұрын
@@imsorrythatimright6082 get ya a big ole .44 magnum my boy
@glockgrandma25174 жыл бұрын
I’m 60 with a dominant wrist/thumb injury. The Glock 42 is perfect for my small hands and current injury status. I can easily rack, whereas the 43 was impossible. Shooting accuracy was easy, maybe small people (5’2) with small guns don’t experience the issues that larger people tend to experience with them? I’m just glad I found something to help me secure my home should these upheavals roll into our residential area, and I can’t wait to start competition shooting and meeting all you nice A2 supporters 🇺🇸
@BamaChad-W4CHD3 жыл бұрын
Yes ma'am! My mom carries the 42. Pretty much for the same reasons. It perfectly fits her hands. She broke her wrist a couple of years ago and had to find something she could shoot well with her other hand while her dominant was healing. She figured she would switch back after her wrist healed but she never did.
@jamiesloan59025 жыл бұрын
You are in my top 3 firearm related channels. Love your content!!! You always shoot it to us straight, after your personal experiences with a particular gun. Good, or bad. And, I respect your opinions, because I can just tell when someone has put in the work. You, my friend, are a breath of fresh air.
@bigdaddy69655 жыл бұрын
Now that summer is here I love carrying my LCP. With the 7 round mag and one in the pipe along with the stock 6 round mag as a spare. Very light and comfortable in the pocket. I also painted the front sight orange and it glows well for a dark pistol. I love it.
@bruwhe67204 жыл бұрын
Maannn....Can I say how much I appreciate your video presentations? You're calm, focused, provide clear specific information, cause-effect insight. Thank you!
@furloinini5 жыл бұрын
Love my LCP 2. Lightweight, great trigger and shoot it pretty well. Highly recommend
@prometheusprometheus37474 жыл бұрын
I have 2. You don’t have issues with the mag dropping out?
@zedsdead58704 жыл бұрын
I really like my lcp 2 as well. Mine fits nicely into my rear pocket. ...feels just like a wallet.
@sailam72484 жыл бұрын
I have a P365 but I also want a LCP 2. Been looking at it for the longest lol
@adamdean58814 жыл бұрын
I hear the lcp2 can't fire +p ammo?
@Tgray20644 жыл бұрын
Prometheus Prometheus I’ve never had a mag fall out.
@C_L_Thomas5 жыл бұрын
I have a Ruger custom and a Sig P238 and when I need a pocket pistol I reach for my Ruger custom. Not because I've had problems with my P238, I haven't, it's always been reliable. My Ruger custom is just a great gun to carry in a pocket.
@tomclark82784 жыл бұрын
there is no right or wrong answer here, just a matter of what someone likes better, I prefer the LCP Custom trigger to the LCII trigger so much I sold my LCPII.
@elblancobasura5 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, Perfecta ammo...I remember that ammo when Wally World used to carry it for $13.00 a box for .380 acp. I miss you Perfecta.
@xringarcher14404 жыл бұрын
I still have 5 boxes of Perfecta 9mm that i got there a few years ago for under $10/box
@jamesslick47904 жыл бұрын
I have an S&W Bodyguard .380 I like this pistol BECAUSE of it's "revolver like" feel. I'm "Old School", and have carried "J"s (and even "K"s! - Love me that K frame!). I actually like the relatively long trigger pull, and DAO is fine with me because I for decades was a revolver shooter, this is the "feel" I understand.
@tomclark82784 жыл бұрын
same with me, I prefer pistols with revolver like triggers.
@xray86delta3 жыл бұрын
K frames are Great! 😉
@GaryChurch-hi8kb6 ай бұрын
I carried revolvers for 20 years and finally realized they just don't hit as well as a semi-auto, and are not as concealable. The double action only semi-autos don't hit well either. LCP max rocks.
@markjohnson2063 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a Part 2 with compact size options. Bersa Thunder Plus, PPK/s, Shield EZ, RIA Baby Rock etc. What you lose in "carry-ability" puts you in the same category of many 9mm guns. But what you gain in "shoot-ability" vs similarly sized 9mm guns is interesting to think about.
@lstewartproductions5 жыл бұрын
“Today we’re reviewing pocket pistols” “The glock is my favorite.... but it won’t fit in your pocket” 😣
@mnharris105 жыл бұрын
BimmerGear It totally depends on the pocket! I carry mine in jeans and dress pants. I only have one or two pairs of dress pants where it feels unsecure in the pocket.
@LuckyGunner5 жыл бұрын
None of these guns fit in my pockets, so it's all relative.
@bigdaddy69655 жыл бұрын
@@LuckyGunner skinny jeans aren't for all guys.....😲
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
In LG's defense, he did say it was bigger than the others. I agree it more nearly belongs in the next-size-up .380 category, though. It's too big.
@sonandsanford49635 жыл бұрын
@@bigdaddy6965 Lol.... you sir are correct!
@catousmob5 жыл бұрын
Love my SW Bodyguard!! Fits great in the pocket and fires without problems. Wear it with the extended magazines.. My only issue is that my wife liked it so much she took it :-(
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
I like mine too. And I'm a woman. I don't find the recoil bad at all. Am Eagle, Lawman FMJ, Hornady XTP JHPs for carry.
@brianbuchert63825 жыл бұрын
I loved my bg .380 gave it to my son when he turned 21 and got his ccl now I’ve got a lcp2 and love it to but haven’t fired it enough to decide if I like it better the the bg
@Shinobi1Kenobi3 жыл бұрын
I chose the M&P Bodyguard 380 over the G42, LCP, and LCP II after shooting them all extensively. I carry it quite a bit. Hornady CD all the way. Buy plenty of spare mags and rotate frequently. 380 mags...ALL of them...tend to wear out quickly.
@troytruong82463 жыл бұрын
@@Shinobi1Kenobi u shot lcp 2 and g42 but u ended up with the bodyguard(worst gun)? Lol. U lost your mind. Bodyguard has the worst long trigger. It shoots like shit. Lmao
@OldManShoutsAtClouds Жыл бұрын
@troytruong8246 lol why are you hating on someone else's preferences? I rented all these before I decided to get the body guard as well. If you've shot revolvers, then you'd probably feel more comfortable with it. The trigger itself has a very predictable wall before it breaks. Plus, the double strike capability ads a lot of peace of mind.
@GunsHarleysUSA4 жыл бұрын
As a backup I carry a North American Arms .380 Guardian. This little .380 is built like a German tank with its all stainless steel construction and it also has a stiffer trigger pull ( 10 lbs. ) that allows me to pocket carry it without the worry of a negligent discharge, plus it holds 6 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber giving me 7 rounds. This little Beast shoots every time I squeeze the trigger and as a backup gun I wouldn’t carry anything else!
@guylo884 жыл бұрын
My Bodyguard is my go to carry gun on a daily basis. Especially when I want to carry but shouldn't be.
@FinsleysCustomCarAudio3 жыл бұрын
My BG been my EDC here the last few months.
@jamesmorrison78473 жыл бұрын
I like my M&P Bodyguard quite a bit, but I have put it in the safe since getting a Sig P365, except for summer days when I wear shorts. The 365 is a bit bigger, but with 13 rounds of 9mm it's got too much of an advantage for EDC.
@richstone26275 жыл бұрын
A pocket pistol should not be carried loose inside your pocket. It should be in a pocket holster. Good review. Thanks
@grappler73434 жыл бұрын
It's ok if you dont have a round chambered
@richstone26274 жыл бұрын
@@grappler7343 NONSENSE ! If you carry a firearm then a round is to be in the chamber. I don't care how super operator you think you are, you're not going to chamber a round to deal with a threat. That Israeli stuff is pure rubbish. Use a pocket holster
@hdrjunkie4 жыл бұрын
A pocket inside your pocket... lol I like the pocket holster that looks like a wallet.
@juancapena11834 жыл бұрын
Yes must be unterstood "pocket pistol" its a concept of small size, not a style of carrying. Never carry any kind of gun without holster
@richstone26273 жыл бұрын
@oldmanwitherspoon Your style of carry is fine. My point was don't just slip a small handgun into your pocket.
@Unb3arablePain5 жыл бұрын
If you're going to carry an LCP/LCP Custom, I would recommend using Ruger's extended 7 round mag. Helps give a bit extra grip. DeSantis Super Fly holster is a great pair for pocket carry.
@mattmarzula5 жыл бұрын
Great advice. I've been rocking an LCP with a Veridian Reactor TL and pocket holster for a little over 3 years. My only complaint? Last time I drew it I didn't have to shoot it. The strobe light gained compliance way too quickly.
@DavidLLambertmobile5 жыл бұрын
I too used a Ruger factory 7rd .380acp extra magazine. I used the DeSantis Nemesis model holster with the mag holder. I considered buying a add on Hogue Hand All but I did not keep the LCP ll. It's not well made or engineered. The stupid retaining pin will scuff, mar the frame. I used no lead Inceptor brand ammunition & the Winchester Bass Pro series SXT training brand. For CCW I used Underwood Ammo .380acp loads(great stuff).
@dallasfortworthfoundationr82155 жыл бұрын
Yes, 7 round mag and a pachmayer grip palm swell grip sleeve. Just point and shoot, and it goes bang...perfect size, 2nd gen lcp...
@BassFace17765 жыл бұрын
I agree the 7rd is a must. Also if you haven't I put a houge grip sleeve on mine. Wow did it make a difference fits my hand perfect now. Worth the extra width as I can shoot it a lot better.
@scottperson94874 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I do that with a Sticky Holster.
@PaintedSkyDweller5 жыл бұрын
I feel confident when I have my Smith and Wesson Bodyguard in my pocket, goes bang every time!
@k1.1674 жыл бұрын
549charger that don’t sound very good
@mattconklin40264 жыл бұрын
I have the 911 .380 & I'm going to trade it in for for bodyguard
@jerrybaird20594 жыл бұрын
I own a S&W Bodyguard and appreciate the long and hard trigger pull. Keep in mind that the use of this weapon will be at a range of five feet, more or less. It is not a target shooter. This weapon will be used at a moment of extreme stress, when a light trigger pull may result in the weapon being discharged before it’s out of the holster or pocket.
@cosmicbeyond3 жыл бұрын
Five feet or less? Hrmm..... Not if you're Jerry Miculek ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3fak2Bvlr53l5I
@jrlym3 жыл бұрын
Ah we can now tell the future of what our gun fight might look like. amazing.... Also keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to shoot.
@crankygunreviews3 жыл бұрын
I love the Bodyguard 380- I can shoot it as good or better than the P238
@jrlym3 жыл бұрын
@@crankygunreviews that’s because the p238 shoots like dirt and is one of the least reliable of all the 380 platforms.
@crankygunreviews3 жыл бұрын
@@jrlym I’ve not had that experience with mine... it’s reliable, course I shoot mostly ball ammo out of it, but I just can’t get great groups with it.
@sirchompsalot49674 жыл бұрын
I love my bodyguard. The size, double action only, and reputation make it hard to seriously consider a different 380
@brianbuchert63824 жыл бұрын
Charles Cox I had one but gave it to my son once he got his ccw got the lcp2 but miss my bg .380!!
@abc456f4 жыл бұрын
I pocket carry mine every day in a desantis nemesis holster. Added a magguts +1 extension giving me 7+1. Also a pinky extension and painted the front sight white. Never had a hiccup. I'll typically run 300+ rounds at each range visit. I find it a pleasure to shoot.
@clone11373 жыл бұрын
@@abc456f I also carry a bodyguard on and off. i have been considering the magguts +1 spring and follower. Have you noticed any difference in reliability since you’ve switched to magguts?
@nickkuhlmam13363 жыл бұрын
@@mikepanzetta4154 had that happen twice with my m&p bodygard. kind of dont trust it in a pinch and went back to my Springfield range officer 1911.
@mattwkendall4 жыл бұрын
The overall production of your videos is off the hook. Some of your videos I have watched multiple times. I appreciate the thoroughness and objectivity of your presentations. I also appreciate the lack of obnoxious background music. Will buy ammo from you. Thank you for the content!
@jimmyroy33403 жыл бұрын
Sold both my 1st & 2nd design LCP's and picked up a G42, Love that pistol !! With that being said, I have never been without a gun and have never felt under gunned when I carry .380
@duke9275 жыл бұрын
The Hogue grip that is made specifically for the LCP (custom and regular) is a blessing. Makes the grip a little wider and easier to grip and absorbs some of that micro pistol recoil.
@Annie261.3 жыл бұрын
Dukeq27 Yes!!!
@chaburchak3 жыл бұрын
Since many people pop for these to thicken the grip a bit. Ruger should take a hint and release a slightly thicker LCP with a staggered higher-capacity magazine...
@johnqpublic27185 жыл бұрын
I love my p238. Carry it every day I'm in the office. The hogue grips make a world of difference.
@newsjunkie30005 жыл бұрын
I have had nothing but a great experience with my P238. Awesome gun.
@danmedeiros015 жыл бұрын
Mine seams to run great. It is ammo dependent though. I believe sig changed the recoil spring and know its much more reliable
@zzxxooooxxzz49645 жыл бұрын
The p238 is the best of the pocket 38's he reviewed by far no question about it
@johnqpublic27185 жыл бұрын
@@zzxxooooxxzz4964 I wholeheartedly agree!
@Melody_Raventress5 жыл бұрын
Mine is excellent as well. Of course I live in a non carry state, so I don’t to worry about it getting full of lint. Though I’ll be moving in a few weeks to a ccp state. Anyone know how to simulate pocket carry so I can test the dang thing?
@joefw24465 жыл бұрын
How I reliability tested my M&P Bodyguard using 95 grain FMJ two mags each: Limp wristing, hold 90 degrees left, hold 90 degrees right, and hold 180 upside down... No malfunctions... Read somewhere to avoid import ammo as it may have hard primers. I only use Hornady Critical Defense and Speer FMJ. About 500 rounds total now no malfunctions.
@beardoggin89635 жыл бұрын
Circular File I will second the advice to be careful about hard primers. Me mothers bodyguard will only run Hornady ammo reliability. She now has a LCR
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
My BG has been 100% so far with over 100 rounds through it--Am. Eagle, Lawman, and Fiocchi FMJ and Hornady American Gunner XTP and Fiocchi Extrema XTP JHPs.
@CaptainRon9565 жыл бұрын
my M&P bodyguard has been 100% reliable with all major brands except Monarch ,PPU
@_JimS4 жыл бұрын
When I first purchased my S&W Bodyguard I hated it. I hated the very long trigger pull, PU! So I put it away and contemplated selling it. Shortly after a friend at work talked me into shooting steel plate matches. He was a big revolver guy and soon all I was shooting was revolvers. My 1911's and HK's soon were put away for the wheel guns. So, three years learning to shoot revolvers and getting very proficient shooting them, I broke out my S&W Bodyguard from the closet and wallah! I could shoot the BG quite well, due in part to my years of shooting revolvers. I got so use to shooting long trigger pulls that the BG fit right into my shooting style. My BG goes with me just about every time I leave the house, especially in summer where it can slip into any pocket. I LOVE it now.
@thebes564 жыл бұрын
Yep. Got a 38 special first, so a little trigger pull does not scare me. Pretty sure I can hit a guy at 7-10 feet with either it or a 380...
@davidforsberg56755 жыл бұрын
Remington RM 380 is my favorite, but also carry the Beretta 21a for a few days a week.
@Regulareverydaynormalguy15 жыл бұрын
I really love the trigger on my LCP2. I would trade increased trigger weight for trigger crispness any day. It is my favorite of all the polymer pocket .380s.
@Graydog-sx6le5 жыл бұрын
I have an old Keltec P3at I’ve had for many years and it’s served me well. Snappy, sure. Never failed though. Bunch of rounds and easy to carry anywhere. Good video series on all these calibers and designs. One of the best gun channels.
@karl94002 жыл бұрын
I like how confident and opinionated you are. It is refreshing and entertaining and your so professional about how you say it. I like your videos. Keep it up. I would love to see a video on firearm trends, and past and future firearm technology disruptions… (e.g., 1911, polymer style). I feel like firearms have to way behind where they can when compared to the progress we’ve observed with computers, cars, and mountain bikes. What is next? Who is bringing it? What will make the world safer for my kids? The fact that you mention in another video that people are shooting 50 year old walthers and Makarovs over current offerings is a case in point. I’d like to see bigger scope of discussion beyond comparisons. Maybe you guys can bring it?
@everybodylovesscout4 жыл бұрын
I had the original lcp and now have the lcp 2 and am accurate as I'll ever need to be with them. I CAN recommend both lcp's. They're meant to save your life, not hit clay pigeons. That's why they have minimal sights
@williamphillips2239 Жыл бұрын
Exactly ...not to mention that an LCP in your pocket is far better than any other handgun left back at home in your gun safe!
@briankeithwood5 жыл бұрын
I have an RM380. Either they are very reliable or I've been lucky. Only fired 150 - 200 rounds of various cheap ammo without a single issue so far... and it was under $200 shipped.
@cheezburger61305 жыл бұрын
I have one also and it is a great 380....shoots anything and quite accurate.......trust my life to it often.
@davidtaylor195 Жыл бұрын
I also have a Rem380. Have only put 100 rounds or so through it and no issues. Only thing is the removal small pin during takedown cleaning. It goes a certain way in and out Gets kinda loose too. Dont loose it! Good gun otherwise.
@Banshee3655 жыл бұрын
For my 380 needs my Kahr P380 makes me oh so happy. Such a fantastic little pistol. Stupid accurate.
@jeffvincent67725 жыл бұрын
No offense but the pistol you picked the trigger really f****** sucks try the Glock just once try the Glock
@brianbuchert63825 жыл бұрын
Vinnie Vincent f glock
@jasonpanto4 жыл бұрын
@@jeffvincent6772 lol Micro 380 is not a glock, its huge and sounds too much like...
@JacksonWalter7354 жыл бұрын
My favorite series in this channel. I personally don't carry a 380 pocket pistol, but I'm always intrigued by them.
@ChadHargis4 жыл бұрын
All of the cons you mentioned about small semi-auto pistols is why I carry a small revolver. I also have an LCP, but I typically only carry it in situations where it's "better than nothing".
@nayrzepol15924 жыл бұрын
I agree. I’m currently trying to decide if it’s worth it to replace my 442 with the sig p238 as my edc pocket gun.
@youcanrunnaked5 жыл бұрын
That Glock is a ringer. If you are going to throw something that big into a "pocket pistol" comparison, you must be referring to some really giant cargo pants. In that case, put it up against the Bersa Thunder 380.
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
That G42 is too big, as is obvious when all six are shown together, to be classed as a pocket pistol with the others. Great comparison of the other five, though. I love my BG 380.
@InitialFailure4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, make it a Thunder combat plus for more snag free draw and 15 +1. Oh and a fraction of the cost lol.
@madaishaharris27414 жыл бұрын
youcanrunnaked I fit the glock 42 in my pocket easy and I’m 5’8”
@thewatcher52714 жыл бұрын
Hey Man, I Gave You A Thumbs Up Because I Couldn't Agree More. The Bersa 380 Is The Best Value But Not Necessarily Pocket Size. I Like Pistols That Are Made Out Of Metal With An External Hammer & DA/SA. You Must Be Old Enough To Like Ray Stevens . . .
@timclaus83134 жыл бұрын
@@InitialFailure Thunder 380s are no bigger than the Glock 42....
@latvianorthodox34365 жыл бұрын
Great information and great presentation. Always looking forward to your videos.
@darylwalker25694 жыл бұрын
Springfield Armory 911 380 with an IWB kydex holster! It is one of my carry guns when clothing and/or circumstances require something small a discreet. It likes Federal and Speer range/target ammo. For defensive ammo it didn't like Hornady CD FTE (feed issues maybe due to the pointed nose), but loves Remington HTP. All my carry guns have an external safety, and yes they do require practice (not a bad thing) to automatically release the safety. They all have a safety that is easy to deactivate from a firing grip, which is more important than activating. Your ballistics tests are great and I have used them to aid in my 380 ACP and 9mm ammo selections. MANY THANKS!
@JAGraptor3 жыл бұрын
In practice sessions with my LCP, I have found that self defense ammo works the most reliably.
@dannystillschooling77684 жыл бұрын
This was the best gun review I've ever watched on KZbin. Excellent job!! You're obviously incredibly knowledgeable, and you articulate what is most important when researching a new potential firearm for purchase.
@billdonnelly11345 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. You explain things well and to the point. I commend you on being polite and not being a potty mouth. I usually prefer revolvers for reliability. My wife and I both have ruger lcr's. I also like smith and Wesson and some others. Thank you for your integrity.
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks LG for keeping it clean. It's impossible to tolerate some of the "reviewers."
@davevabch4 жыл бұрын
As a Pocket gun enthusiast that has been shooting them for over 10 yrs. I will agree, the LCP ll trigger is a atrocity. The most stupid trigger in a pocket gun I have seen. And dangerous. I love the Kahr, yes, super smooth shooing, mild etc. But the real workhorse and one of the most reliable guns I have ever owned is the Beretta Pico. Just a marvelous well designed gun. Stainless steel construction and able to keep on trucking when most others have hit the dirt, especially the LCP which is so over rated. And also the Pico is extremely MILD to shoot. Easy to tear down, replace grips, work on and clean. Yes, there is a learning curve, but once learned pays off with huge rewards.
@MartyInLa3 жыл бұрын
I've shot 5 of the .380s he discussed, the Kahr, the M&P Bodyguard, the Ruger LCP, and the LCP II, and the Glock. This guy knows what he is talking about, his comments are pretty much spot on. But, I had serious reliability problems with the Bodyguard wit all types of ammo. I hated the original LCP (not the custom or the 2), because it's sights were so tiny, I literally could not see them at all at my indoor range, I've never had that problem with any other gun.
@NBFaded24975 жыл бұрын
I own a few pocket guns. I always go back to my LCR .38 Special. Always reliable and light weight.
@DavidLLambertmobile5 жыл бұрын
Good choice, watch Clint Smith a combat veteran(SE Asia) & cadre talk about 5 shot .38spl snubs... ✔
@mattr9185 жыл бұрын
Cant beat a lcr/jframe
@Chief2Moon5 жыл бұрын
Casey Powell I enthusiastically agree
@JimBobe4 жыл бұрын
Put that on god
@brianbuchert63824 жыл бұрын
I loved my s&w .38 snubbie but I got rid of it which I greatly regret I got rid of it because I honestly couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with it as a former cop I took great pride in my shooting never scoring less than 95% only once did I shoot my duty weapon under 100% but I couldn’t for the life of me get accurate with it not a bad gun it was all me!
@giovanniascensione184 жыл бұрын
The Ruger LCP 2 hands down sir! Nuff said.
@nurseguybri4 жыл бұрын
My LCP 2 is junk, unfortunately. Pretty sure it's a lemon, but dissapointing to say the least. My Glock 42 and SW BG 380s worked flawless.
@albertreade76074 жыл бұрын
Stfu
@The_Critical_Critic3 жыл бұрын
@@nurseguybri is not the gun its the shooter.
@TyroneNelson3 жыл бұрын
You are correct
@allensharp68763 ай бұрын
Sorry, it’s a POS.
@billevans183 жыл бұрын
I have an M&P380. I call it an Elevator Gun because it's useful for self defense in an elevator.
@Krazy_KZs_Garage2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for putting this together. I am a repeat customer, new to firearms and bought my first-ever box of ammunition from you earlier this year and have since purchased more. You covered a lot of information here with these micro 380s. I learned a lot
@kaufcw015 жыл бұрын
The CW380 was my choice. I wanted a true pocket summer gun. It has real sights and is very light.
@burningsporkdeath5 жыл бұрын
I carry a P380 for the same reason.
@moregainsmoreveins52675 жыл бұрын
Kahr is trash, wouldn't trust my life with it.
@burningsporkdeath5 жыл бұрын
@@moregainsmoreveins5267 I have two of them and they have been 100% reliable for thousands of rounds each. The CW series is cheap junk, the regular P & K series guns are not. My K40 Elite is a fantastic hand-fitted gun.
@robertstrickland21214 жыл бұрын
I went with the CT380, added a mag guts kit so I have 8+1, and the grip is long enough to fit my pinky, no miss fires yet after 2k rounds.
@richardthompson38713 жыл бұрын
I love shooting mine. Back in 2019 when you could get those cheap 500 rd packs of monarch steel case .380, I put several through it. It's surprisingly reliable and accurate. I only had 1 light strike/hard primer per 500 rounds of that cheap monarch. It even feeds Underwood Xtreme Penetrator which is what I carry with. The only ammo I've had reliability issues with is the Sig Sauer Elite Performance fmj with the flattened nose. It just doesn't feed that stuff at all.
@-o-The-Duke-o-2 жыл бұрын
Crazy how Ruger turned everything on it's head with the new LCP Max. Even a separate review wouldn't do it justice.
@alexogaz76152 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@irock4u2225 жыл бұрын
i have a glock 19 a g42 a m&p shield 2.0 9mm and a taurus g2c..my favorite is the glock 42..i also swapped the plactic recoil spring for a heavy duty tungsten steel rod..man its just awesome..also added 4 and 2 extra rounds
@mikecampbell58565 жыл бұрын
Great video. I think the Glock is to big to be included in this video but I know how popular it is so it makes sense to include it. You did a great job of describing the perils of pulling a semi auto from your pocket. That's why I prefer my S&W 637.
@corycarlson87125 жыл бұрын
I paid $165 out the door for my Ruger lcp. I shoot it great. If I could get a Glock 42 for that price I would go for it, but for under 200 I'll go with the rugers.
@Evergreen14005 жыл бұрын
Cory Carlson. I got the Flat dark earth framed one so I paid $25 more then you but I also own the 42 I looove to carry my LCP and my groups are more then decent at the range that I’d be using it at so it’s been my EDC since the day I got it a year ago,I’m a huge Glock fan because they just work and I carried a G22 for yeears daily and although I did it I’m sooo much happier that I can just skip my lcp in my pocket no matter if I’m in slacks or basketball shorts.
@corycarlson87125 жыл бұрын
@@Evergreen1400 I also have a Glock 43, depending the shorts sometimes I can pocket carry it. I just saw a yellow two tone Ruger lcp and I almost jumped on it. I really love the size of these lcps.
@scowler925 жыл бұрын
Is it me, or does Ruger have the most polarized pricing scheme for handguns?
@Evergreen14005 жыл бұрын
Scowler. I don’t understand why a person would ever get a hi point when for not much more you could get yourself into a Ruger that you can count on and because I’m from Arizona and have friends and family that have been employed by them I know their quality control and customer service are top grade. So I agree.
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
I got my Bodyguard 380 at Academy for essentially $204 during Black Friday week last year. (BG and a $75 Academy gift card for $279.) Tiny thing and I love it.
@30h5 жыл бұрын
My CW380 has also been flawless through 700 rounds. My wife carries either her 42 or Bodyguard. For me the choice is easy for pocket carry when my 19 is just too hard to conceal. Kahr wins hands down.
@msudawg19975 жыл бұрын
I wish my cw380 was that reliable. I love the gun except when it decides to jam
@moregainsmoreveins52675 жыл бұрын
Thats a miracle, 40/100 rounds out of my khar fte, ftf, sold it got a glock 27 for my new pocket carry
@msudawg19975 жыл бұрын
@@moregainsmoreveins5267 I find my g43 too large to pocket carry... Can't imagine putting a 27 in my pocket. But if it works for you that's a fine option to have!
@moregainsmoreveins52675 жыл бұрын
Mike Nichols you think so? I wear cargo shorts for the most part
@moregainsmoreveins52675 жыл бұрын
Mike Nichols you do notice and feel the weight, however it seems to. Conceal good, no printing
@mikealaska5454 жыл бұрын
LAPD had a large part in the bodyguard revamp. It is one of the most widely used backup/off-duty pistol in the department as long as the Lazer was deactivated. As such I can't wait to hear any stats they have after using it for it's intended purpose.
@Mrgunsngear5 жыл бұрын
Loved my Kahr until it started having light primer strikes
@CaptainRon9565 жыл бұрын
The thing about Kahr that i like so much is you can order replacement parts and replace them yourself. they're very easy to work on w/o having to return the pistol to them. Under the slide there is a channel clean out hole, shoot some Casey gunscrubber up in there & flush out the firing pin channel, worse case is you can easily order a new firing pin & spring on Kahr's website.
@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS4 жыл бұрын
Indeed.
@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS4 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainRon956 I guess if you cant build a good gun, you should make the parts available...
@bunberrier4 жыл бұрын
I bought a cm9 and a cw380 as a set, so I could carry depending on what Im wearing ( hot climate ). Then like a genious I didnt actually test them until the warranty had expired. It turns out there is no spring to withdraw the striker in this design. It depends on inertia. So if you dry fire either one, the striker may remain extended, and when you try to put a cartridge into battery the rim of it will catch on the extended striker. And sometimes with the CM9 it happens also after firing a round. Have to manually retract the striker by shoving it in or reaching under the slide to do it that way. Ive cleaned them up really well and will go back to the range to try again but Im really, really dissappointed and angry with myself for not trying them out before. I cant believe this design. How is this supposed to function reliably? A cleared misfire, FTF, or FTE may cause the firing pin to remain extended. I find it astounding. How have they sold so many when its designed this way? Is there a way to make it work properly?
@michaelbillstrom1704 жыл бұрын
I had a lot of light strikes with a used k9 i purchased and noticed the firing pin was barely coming through the firing pin hole. Got a new firing pin from kahr and the light strikes stopped.
@BatColonyEvictor5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Love all of the comparisons with solid explanations backed up by serious range time. We own both the Kahr Arms CW380 and CT380 which is slightly longer. Both weapons have a lot of rounds through them with out malfunction, including multiple brands of hollow point. As with all Kahr Arms, the triggers are smooth, the guns are extremely accurate and their pleasures to shoot, even for a small pocket gun.
@1stOPFOR5 жыл бұрын
I pocket carry the LCP II and the Glock 42. I like both but i find myself carrying the LCP II much more than my Glock 42.
@Evergreen14005 жыл бұрын
I have both the 42 and LCP I edc the LCP. Sooo comfortable.
@Evergreen14005 жыл бұрын
alan wake. It’s smaller then my iPhone and I’m positive I can kill someone with it if I need to. That’s why. In my opinion
@Evergreen14005 жыл бұрын
alan wake. I carried a G22 both gen 3 then got the Gen 4 for 4 years as a edc so I wouldn’t say you’re weird I get it I’ve done it but I’m just personally feeling the comfort of the pocket carry.
@YoushouldloveyourselfNOW17385 жыл бұрын
@alan wake Ain't weird. I conceal carry my full size M&P 40 just fine, planning to buy a new holster for my full size 92FS so I can conceal that too.
@DavidLLambertmobile5 жыл бұрын
I owned a new Cerakote Elite coated LCP ll pistol for about 10mo. It was small, easy to carry but the slide had cycle problems(would not lock open on a empty mag). The Ruger .380acp did not impress me.
@johnny321494 жыл бұрын
I wonder why the Bersa 380 didn't make your list? I've owned 1 for years shoots every time I squeeze the trigger. Reliable easy to CCW and fast on the draw. I brought 1 for my wife last year she loves it lite recoil and easy to shoot.
@Asertix357 Жыл бұрын
Bersas are a lot like Taurus, with their quality being either hit or miss.
@allensharp68764 ай бұрын
To big
@mikebooysen36783 жыл бұрын
Every one of your reviews is a brilliant ad surprisingly thoughtful. Well done. This is an asset to all gunner worldwide. What would be nice to see in future is practical tasks being carried out while concealing compacts/sub compacts with different holsters. We all love seeing the performance of the guns, but in that moment when you really need it that doesn't matter as much as whether you are carrying it or not. Keep up the great work!
@blamokapow1375 жыл бұрын
I have a ppk and colt mustang in .380 and love both of them. The mustang is a little easier to rack but love the double action of the ppk.
@DavidLLambertmobile5 жыл бұрын
I plan to buy a new 🇺🇸 version PPK/S .380acp in black this fall or early 2020. 👍. I may add the Cerakote Elite Blackout.
@soaring163 жыл бұрын
Funny how many reviews leave out the Bersa .380cc. I've carried this in my front pocket in a sleeve, for years and although not a mini pistol, it fits well and holds 8 rounds but due to it's slightly larger size, I shoot well with it. Under $300 most places.
@gilly5085 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, we're going to review pocket pistols and we are going to give the top rating to the only one that isn't actually suited for pocket work
@ronindebeatrice5 жыл бұрын
Before watching, the Glock?
@kendarr5 жыл бұрын
@@ronindebeatrice yeah, the block
@InitialFailure4 жыл бұрын
This is the NAA minis review all over again. Yes the biggest reason for owning an NAA mini is the minute size but hey, here's other pistols that are larger I'd like to recommend, that completely ignores why you would own an NAA mini
@vites89254 жыл бұрын
It's all a matter of the right size. Either the pocket to small or the gun to big.
@twoblink5 жыл бұрын
The LCP II is just great; disappears on your body; and you forget about it.
@brianbuchert63825 жыл бұрын
I love my lcp2! Very reliable it’s first trip to the range even fires the Lehigh rounds without issue! I’ve heard nothing but good things about this gun until the whole anti .380 review as seen here. It’s a joy to carry and glad I bought it!
@alschoenbeck26155 жыл бұрын
Over 1000 rounds through my LCP 2 stainless steel slide. Love it and less than 10 oz.
@1AXMRDR4 жыл бұрын
I like mine a lot. Not a fan of the original LCP but the improvements on the II have made a difference. It's not a range gun it's a pocket gun. I'd rather have a long deliberate trigger pull over a smooth easy pull on a pocket gun that can possibly be pointed at my junk.
@brianbuchert63824 жыл бұрын
J Yang hey ding dong they are great guns lol
@MylesDavid5 жыл бұрын
Really interesting. I have a G42, a Sig 238, and the M&P Bodyguard. I’ve never had a single problem with the G42 with around 5,000 rounds out through it. Shoots super straight and easy. I put better sights on it, along with a streamlight laser/light and plus 2 mag extensions from strike industries making it 8+1 The P238 has ran just as great with about the same round count fired through it. Again, super accurate and easy to shoot. I did have a mag release issue about a 1000 rounds ago. Called Sig, sent it in and they fixed it and sent it back within a week. The safety to me is not at all an issue. Practice with it and you’re good to go. I’m also not bothered by where it is place either. My thumb easily grabs it as I draw it from my holster. The bodyguard shoots ok, a little less rounds fired through it. I like the 238 and the G42 much better because bodyguard is double action and to fire it under duress potentially with one hand would present accuracy issues even with practice. I would much rather shoot a single action or a striker fired gun under duress. In addition to the double action, the recoil is significantly more than the other two. It is a bit smaller than the other two but that’s not enough for me to like it more. The key to being able to use your firearm in a threat situation with confidence, is to practice! Alot! Every time I would go shooting, I would put at least 300 rounds through the the firearm. The more you shoot, the more accurate you become, the better handle of recoil, and the more you force integrate solid firing habits, good muscle memory bla bla bla etc. Make no mistake, these 380 firearms will all absolutely stop bad guys, just practice your butt off and learn to run your weapon like a boss! 👍🏼
@sigsauer90554 жыл бұрын
Shooting in duress? Dude, when you're being attacked it's up close and personal. Close combat. Accuracy and duress doesnt matter with a da trigger 9 lb pull. Your pistol will be up against the dudes stomach anyway.
@thegeth42932 жыл бұрын
Can a glock 42 fit in your pocket and not print?
@troxle1r2 жыл бұрын
@@thegeth4293 It mostly depends on the pants you're wearing. I don't like baggy pants or ones with pleats. The main issue for me is the length of the 42 (it's a little longer than most compact pistols and a little heavier). I have pants and jeans that have deeper pockets than others I sometimes wear, and the 42 works just fine as a pocket carry in the longer pockets. The pants with shorter pockets tend to leave the 42's grip so close to the pocket opening that I'm not comfortable carrying the gun in the pocket. On those days I use an appendix in the waist holster which works great for a 42. I have a number of guns and the 42 is by far my favorite!
@jtns28455 жыл бұрын
memo to gunmakers: offer your pocket 380acp in 32acp.
@CaptainRon9565 жыл бұрын
Kel Tec P32... Excellent pistol and IMHO better shooter than their same size P3AT
@brianbuchert63825 жыл бұрын
JTNS 28 I think the .32 acp is a very underrated round!
@crazeeaz5 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainRon956 I can't wait for Ruger to rip off Kel-Tec on that too.
@scottperson94874 жыл бұрын
@@crazeeaz Rip off and actually make a gun that works well.
@glenmo12 жыл бұрын
Love my Taurus TCP .380 .. mine is reliable.. sites are decent for a pocket pistol a little nail polish on them helps... And it has a slide that actually locks open on the last round....360 rounds out of a brand new gun out the box no stoppages or failures to feed
@coreymoyers3 жыл бұрын
P365 in 380 is about to take over this segment.
@lacydowningjr87085 жыл бұрын
I carry both Glock 42 and Ruger LCP. For me the 380 is my preferred carry caliber.
@randyn23964 жыл бұрын
Love my Beretta Pico. It never makes any of these lists, but I still love it. It's not as snappy as the LCP, has good build quality and is super small. Very easy to pocket carry.
@donaldbest1295 Жыл бұрын
What a fabulous education! Wifey wants a concealed carry and this video is a great start in assisting us to choose. Really enjoy your channel that we just discovered. Thanks.
@Kyle-vb3fz4 жыл бұрын
I went to our local gun shop, already had and usually carried a 38 special Revolver. I looked at the Glock 42, and it wasn’t comfortable in my hand and just too big. I made the right choice, but the same choice isn’t good for everyone. That’s why I’m glad there are so many different styles of weapon. Something for everyone. Went with the LCP.
@albertbuchheit4255 жыл бұрын
The Glock is a good purse gun for a woman but not small enough for pocket carry. The LCP2 is the best pocket 380 shown here. Nail polish on the front sight and you're ready to go. It''s light weight reliable accurate and recoil manageable. I have no idea why you have trouble with the trigger. Mine is nothing like you described.
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
Not a good purse gun, but then I don't do purse carry. I like my BG380 in my pocket!
@brianbuchert63825 жыл бұрын
I had the bg .380 and liked it gave to my son when he got his ccl now I have the lcp2 and have only had it to the range once but it felt good
@DrCognitive4 жыл бұрын
I picked up a Taurus Spectrum brand new for $137. It's super fun and cheap. Makes a great backup gun or CC.
@PaulSter4 жыл бұрын
For me, the LCP 2 was the only choice. Size matters, and I wanted an easy and capable pocket carry. No mag release or failures, with the exception of Hornaday Critical DF. Two failures in one box. Zero with everything else I have run. If I were planning to be in a sketchy environment, I would just add an IWB 9mm before heading out. Everyone has their own biases and preferences, but the vast majority chooses the LCP 2 in this category.
@yosemitesam45493 жыл бұрын
Glock 42, if it won’t fit in your pocket, it isn’t a pocket pistol.
@ryanmarquez94045 жыл бұрын
Thanks, the az heat is really changing my mind on pocket carry. I barely know where to start, the lcrx so far is on my list .
@mattmcnicholas37355 жыл бұрын
I really like the lcrx too. But I think of it more of a small belt gun. I'm not a big guy (around 5'9 160) and the snubbies are just a little too big for me to comfortably and pocket carry. And they print really bad lol so I went LCP2. What do you think about the lcrs chambered in .327 mag?
@Evergreen14005 жыл бұрын
I’m a Phoenix native and because of that I’m constantly in basketball shorts I use to have to carry my full sized G22 in the waistband of my basketball shorts I pulled that off for years but for the last year since I’ve owned the LCP it has stayed in my pocket effortlessly and comfortably daily it’s actually smaller then my iPhone 6+ or whatever and I’m not a small guy I’m 6ft1 my hands are man sized I go out to the white tanks and put many rounds through it I’d be more then comfortable with it in a close up fight,my gfs edc is the 42 it’s probably the most comfortable to shoot not to carry.
@mattmcnicholas37355 жыл бұрын
@@Evergreen1400 Just pull a page out of the yankee Marshall or nutnfancy playbook and wear a fanny pack to keep your gun/gear in lol
@Evergreen14005 жыл бұрын
Matt McNicholas. I’ve been juggling with the thought of if I can pull the fanny pack look off lol.
@brianbuchert63825 жыл бұрын
Matt McNicholas I carry my lcp2 in a fanny pack sometimes if I need to but it’s not good for a quick draw situation but like I said I do it in desperate times when I have no choice
@RevGunn-jq3cq5 жыл бұрын
I wish I had them all! My LCP and 42 goes bang every time
@Evergreen14005 жыл бұрын
Rev. Gunn. I have both those as well ,my gf actually carries the 42, I’ve been carrying my LCP exclusively for almost a year now as a edc so we go out almost weekly and put quite a few rounds through them and although the sights are what they are my groups are not bad at all and I have had absolutely no issues.
@lamboman23 жыл бұрын
Unfair to leave out the Kel-tech when the Ruger is a copy.
@ashleyc23985 жыл бұрын
SCCY is my favorite. . .the cost, American Made and amazing quality.
@markedman39905 жыл бұрын
I'm with u! CPX3 is fantastic! But a little on the larger side.
@ashleyc23985 жыл бұрын
@@markedman3990 I agree but the extra round capacity is hard to beat.
@markedman39905 жыл бұрын
@@ashleyc2398 right on! 10+1 makes it one of the best defensive 380's on there. I own 5 pistols in that caliber. The SCCY is by far the best shooting of the bunch, with the Rem. RM380 coming in second. Safe shooting to u!
@paull31465 жыл бұрын
42 is NOT a pocket gun. My old Sig P230 is a better pocket gun and I haven't carried that in years. Love your videos.
@LuckyGunner5 жыл бұрын
"Pocket gun" is a fairly arbitrary designation to begin with, so if you don't want to lump the G42 into that category, I get it. It's smaller than what I'd consider a "subcompact," so pocket gun is the next logical designation. The P230 is longer, taller, wider, and weighs 50% more than the G42, so maybe that's not the best example of a pocket pistol either.
@stelioeffrena15715 жыл бұрын
@@LuckyGunner My main argument against including the G42 in this video lineup is that it's virtually the same dimensions as a Ruger LC9s, and just 3oz lighter. In which case we know from your outstanding tests that it would make very little sense to choose 380acp over 9mm in terms of performance. I would like to see the G42 stacked against bigger 380s like the Shield 380EZ and the Walther. Bigger 380s definitely have a place and they are a bit of a neglected market.
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
@@stelioeffrena1571 Good post, and I agree with you.
@hoovdaddy05055 жыл бұрын
I mean I can put my Shield in my pants pocket depending on what pair I'm wearing. Technically not a pocket pistol, but it could be one. Chris is right. It's a pretty arbitrary designation in the first place.
@paull31465 жыл бұрын
@@hoovdaddy0505 Yes I have pocket carried my shield and my G27 (too heavy) but if I have to pocket carry it's either a Kahr PM40 and more recently just my Bodyguard. I recently purchased a Sig P365 and I'm waiting for a pocket holster to be delivered.
@Tarumarugan4 жыл бұрын
LCP was the first gun I bought. I like it, I’ve grown pretty comfortable with it, i just feels like an extension of my hand. Idc how many I got now it’s still my go to pocket pistol. It’s like my first born 😂
@WorthyBuzz4 жыл бұрын
I found reading the manual and properly oiling the chamber, gets rid of any reliability issues on the Sig P238. Now it’s just flawless. Pass it on
@docbennett28594 жыл бұрын
WorthyBuzz 1000s of rounds here and no issues
@joshhayl74595 жыл бұрын
🔵 The 'Seecamp'-380Cal. should have been in there.
@kftc19804 жыл бұрын
No sights, finicky, heavy, difficult to repair. I had one, the .32. Beautiful little guns, better conversation pieces than a tool to trust your life with.
@yellowboxster065 жыл бұрын
Excellent video; tough subject. I've generally had good luck with my Sig P238 but I have had a few stupid malfunctions with it as well. To my surprise my little Beretta Pico has become my favorite pocket carry 380. I had a disappointing start with it until I fixed a defective recoil spring and guide rod. After that it has become super reliable, and I've even learned to shoot it well. Talley ho on the cleaning and lubricating advice. These little wonders seem to like lighter weight, CLP lubricants and not much of it. Anything heavier and I've had some slide operation problems that go away when I switch back to CLP or Ballistol.
@RunD.Ones1s3 жыл бұрын
Lcp is a solid gun
@erichalperin53314 жыл бұрын
The Remington RM380 with the full "turn-key" upgrade kit from Galloway Precision makes it the best pocket .380 pistol you can buy. It is my EDC and has been 100% reliable and capable. It disappears in any pocket and is laser accurate.
@johnyracercat2 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for one. Nobody seems to have one.
@darrellwoods5961 Жыл бұрын
I shot another 400 rounds thru my Glock 42 380 since my last post. Excellent Shooter!! Zero Negative Issues!
@MidwayShooter5 жыл бұрын
Smith and Wesson 442 J frame 38 +p all day everyday and never any reliability issues.
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
Hard to beat a 442/642 (love my 642), but I'm also liking my M&P BG380. The BG is thinner and holds 2 more rounds.
@CaptainRon9565 жыл бұрын
642/442 are excellent choices for self defense
@DavidLLambertmobile5 жыл бұрын
For deep carry or a back up gun, I'd suggest a M&P Bodyguard .38spl(non laser), a 442/642 no lock, or a Ruger LCR snub in .38spl +P. You can press the J frame directly next to an attacker if needed & no issues with feeding, cycle. Snubs are small, light to carry concealed too.
@Dick_Gozinya5 жыл бұрын
I love my 442, it's my most carried gun, (in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster) but it's hard to shoot accurately. You need to practice with it.
@MidwayShooter5 жыл бұрын
Scott Patterson I agree , it’s not a target gun for sure but the stats indicate a CCW encounter is up close and personal. You don’t have to be a marksman
@NDSMD5 жыл бұрын
Had a SW& Bodyguard .380. Hated to shoot it, wasn't comfortable to practice with at all. Switched to a Keltec P32 ($230) and found out what loads worked. Boom! Perfect belly gun!
@bigdaddy69655 жыл бұрын
I bought my lcp 380 for $230 out the door as well
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
Gosh, I love my BG380, and I'm a woman. I don't find it hard to shoot and I love that it will actually fit in women's smaller pockets.
@NDSMD5 жыл бұрын
@@abc-wv4in it's not hard to shoot, it's just not comfortable. Why put your through pain at the range when better options are out there.
@CaptainRon9565 жыл бұрын
That P32 is a highly underrated pistol
@abc-wv4in5 жыл бұрын
@@NDSMD I don't shoot 100 rounds at a time, and it doesn't give me pain. It's the only thing small enough to fit in most of my pockets, and of course I'm going to practice with it some if I'm ever going to carry it. I do have other guns (9mm, .38spl) but most are too big to carry. And they all have recoil in my hands, but I manage.
@leveractiongypsy18483 жыл бұрын
I agree with the possibility of 380acp malfunctions, I had alot with my Kahr CT380 and factory ammo. Then I started reloading my own ammunition and I fixed it. Spend the time and find medium hot loads for your pistol and your pistol will be 100% reliable. Due to the small size of the cartridge, temperatures will make a more drastic difference in performance of the ammunition from the hottest days of summer compared to the coldest days in winter - you'll notice a difference with the exact same box of ammo, so keep your reloads on the hotter side to ensure mechanical failures. I also have a CW45 and agree it must be the most picky when it comes to ammo. Again if you roll your own you can make 100% reliable ammo. Try the cast #68 bullet and you might be surprised your Kahr CW45 could ever be so reliable haha
@chrisbonnett67834 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful analysis. I wanted a 380 for occasional pocket carry. Kahr was where I was leaning. This helped me greatly.
@RustyShacklefardd4 жыл бұрын
P238 is my favorite 380 that I own. I have no idea what you’re talking about, I’ve literally never had and problems with mine. Everything sig makes is high quality
@RustyShacklefardd4 жыл бұрын
Dave Alexander it’s a 1911 it works
@brianpartlow55304 жыл бұрын
I like the style of the 238! It seems a better fit than other little guns. I think 1911 fans prefer it because we are used to hitting that thumb safety on the way up to the target. We love that trigger! With the variety of colors and finishes, you can pick one that looks like your 1911 just had a baby!
@florianthomas78525 жыл бұрын
With small single stack 9mm these days its hard to justify the pocket .380 pistol unless you really need to conceal deeply.
@brianbuchert63825 жыл бұрын
Tom Wessel well that’s exactly the function they were made to perform
@onlywenilaugh65894 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the Kahr. I have had my cw380 for over a year and it's not failed to fire once so far at the range and it shoots really well. I have a camo version of it and the magazine drags badly when trying to remove it but otherwise, I love it.
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