Ruger LC380

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@hickok45
@hickok45 6 жыл бұрын
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@billyw6837
@billyw6837 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Hickok45 I wish I could donate to the patron but I can’t sorry but I love your videos keep it up good job 👍.
@austinsanchez227
@austinsanchez227 6 жыл бұрын
Can you shoot the browning m1911 .22
@Jason32Bourne
@Jason32Bourne 6 жыл бұрын
You seem to be in an extra good mood in this. Positive vibes!
@bobbysferrazza7680
@bobbysferrazza7680 6 жыл бұрын
hickok45 You tube is about to start censoring all fire arm videos in April call your lawyers
@TheCgOrion
@TheCgOrion 6 жыл бұрын
I think you were pulling to the right a little, which makes sense considering your big hands and the long trigger pull. You were shooting constantly though, and we all know you're a great shot.
@guydives1246
@guydives1246 6 жыл бұрын
every time Hickok says "Life is Good" it brings peace to my heart.
@AndrewMartinez1776Redux
@AndrewMartinez1776Redux 6 жыл бұрын
I love my grandpa hickok. You're my 3rd grandpa & you are my favorite grandpa.
@squealer42
@squealer42 6 жыл бұрын
Caleb Downey. Those 2 liters are wily. Imagine one of them sneaking up on you in a dark alley. Yeah, scary.
@avsafetytek
@avsafetytek 2 жыл бұрын
Love my LC 380 very smooth shooting not one jam or misfire in 800 rounds. Love this thing.
@jonathansprings5000
@jonathansprings5000 6 жыл бұрын
I love how he just casually grabs the leaf and throws it off his table. Haha keeping his area clean!
@columbiariverpussycat3769
@columbiariverpussycat3769 2 жыл бұрын
1:18 Fell
@columbiariverpussycat3769
@columbiariverpussycat3769 2 жыл бұрын
3:01 Off
@DelRBowlby
@DelRBowlby 3 жыл бұрын
I lived in California and bought this pistol. You cannot buy a LC9 straight from a store. It is not on the approved state list. I used this pistol as a CCW. I then bought the conversion kit for 9MM. Great little pistol. BTW I have since moved to a free state.
@martinblevins9442
@martinblevins9442 2 жыл бұрын
FYI.... As a Californian, for some unknown reason the LC 380 is the ONLY Ruger semi auto pistol the remains on the "gun roster" 🔫 I also bought one, and the Ruger 9mm conversion kit.
@joeyparker3947
@joeyparker3947 6 жыл бұрын
By far the most classy and honest guy on youtube!! LOVE watching your vids Hikok 45
@wkeith96
@wkeith96 6 жыл бұрын
If only .380 ammo wasn't so expensive compared to 9mm. "LCP" =Lavender Combat Pistol
@iamsean92
@iamsean92 6 жыл бұрын
they are essentially the same price.
@moondiapers
@moondiapers 5 жыл бұрын
@@iamsean92 380 is $20 vs $12 for 9mm
@jackbquick123
@jackbquick123 5 жыл бұрын
@@crazycajunj1703 lcp doesn't have a safety like this one does.
@IntentionallyLeftBlank.
@IntentionallyLeftBlank. 4 жыл бұрын
@@jackbquick123 that model is a cw380. It gets mistaken for an lcp
@mikemyers5057
@mikemyers5057 4 жыл бұрын
Its only an lc not lcp"
@danzbeard
@danzbeard 6 жыл бұрын
Hickok in the afternoon, "life is good"
@amirswrr2359
@amirswrr2359 6 жыл бұрын
Dunno, it's 12 AM for me. :p
@robertwink9989
@robertwink9989 6 жыл бұрын
I appreciated the video, as I always do. This one hit a little close to home as I recently did the "Buying a .380" routine myself. Wife has Rheumatoid Arthritis and is causes issues with her wrists and knuckles. She could no longer fire a small 9mm.. so we decided to bring it down to a .380. After watching video and reading reviews we decided on a Ruger LCP.. good reviews, and under $200 said Win/Win to me! Until I fired one.. I borrowed one from a friend and we both shot it.. recoil on that gun is more than I expected and the wife was not happy.. next step was the Glock 40 in .380.. awesome gun, she loved the ergonomics of the grip, but was unable to work the slide on it.. literally no strength to work it. Gun Salesman decides to show her how to 1 hand cock it by putting the front site on a hard surface.. I politely told him not to do that.. (I was shocked..).. on a whim we looked at the Sig P238.. it was small, felt amazing in the hand.. and the recoil is easily managable.. she could also easily work the slide and the trigger is top notch. It is 1911 pattern so the controls were intuitive. Fired maybe 250rds through it and it is a solid performer.. granted it was by far the most expensive 380 I had ever seen.. but it is a Cadillac in a market of polymer pocket pistols. So if you are dealing with hand strength issues or similar to what my wife endures, and some of the other options don't work.. look at the Sig, it really is a great pistol
@burningisis
@burningisis 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very kindly for posting this. I've been looking at exactly this gun (same color and everything) and I'm so happy to see someone review it. Its pretty much solidified my decision. Plus its a good carry gun when I move to a more 2A friendly state that has far more reasonable carry laws. Also looking at it against the 9mm is super nice.
@phazonxl
@phazonxl 6 жыл бұрын
This dude is awesome. 6 seconds into his dialogue and intro, and he's shooting guns with something I haven't seen before like a man. As if you needed any other reason to sub.
@Wiggy74
@Wiggy74 5 жыл бұрын
I bought the LC380 on sale for around $200. I then bought the LC9 Conversion Kit from Ruger on sale for $130. It’s cool having a single firearm that can shoot 9mm or .380
@sunnyboy8644
@sunnyboy8644 4 жыл бұрын
good choice .
@LostintheHate
@LostintheHate 2 жыл бұрын
Must have been used and on sale lol
@saynotocensorship
@saynotocensorship Жыл бұрын
@@LostintheHateI was thinking the same thing. Plus the guy must be in Mississippi or something. 😂
@Wiggy74
@Wiggy74 6 ай бұрын
@@LostintheHateNo they were not used. I bought them online from Bud’s when they were on sale. The prices have gone way up for the LC380 and the LC9 Conversion for some reason.
@graybex
@graybex 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic teacher, as you talk we learn. Thank you.
@Joe-sg8tk
@Joe-sg8tk 6 жыл бұрын
Sig P238 is by far my favorite pocket carry when wearing summer attire.
@fastdude2002
@fastdude2002 6 жыл бұрын
wd40 ducttape yup, love mine.
@genesnyder2985
@genesnyder2985 6 жыл бұрын
wd40 ducttape so close to the 938 my wife has a 238 and the use the same holster
@walterhunter3353
@walterhunter3353 6 жыл бұрын
Me too. Nice feel to my sig
@allywilkeforsenate
@allywilkeforsenate 6 жыл бұрын
wd40 ducttape I want the one in Rose Gold so bad.$799 price tag :-(
@glendor2
@glendor2 6 жыл бұрын
I bought the LC9s on your recommendation about 1.5 years ago. You are right, the trigger is very nice!! BTW, it was good meeting you in Columbus,Ohio last week! Maybe a video of what's going on would inform some that may not know.
@OldPackMule
@OldPackMule 6 жыл бұрын
I think that’s the first time I’ve ever seen the gong go unscathed on a pistol review.
@sethparamore64
@sethparamore64 6 жыл бұрын
When he missed the bottle it hit the gong in the background I think
@Colefyre
@Colefyre 6 жыл бұрын
😂
@OcrimBob
@OcrimBob 6 жыл бұрын
He hit the long, hanging metal plate next to the black barrel on the long range. You can see it swing a little bit when it got hit.
@12vietnow
@12vietnow 6 жыл бұрын
I run ems in North Carolina and 380 gunshot wounds are gnarly. So are 9, 40, 45, etc. in my experience, people tend to have more holes in them when the calibers are smaller. I feel it is because of the lighter recoil which makes for quicker follow ups without really having to adjust as much. Most of the shooters tend not aim very well from the get go. You’d be surprised how many people get shot with smaller calibers and don’t live. Anyway, my 2 cents. Love the videos Hickok. I’ll definitely be picking up a 380 for when it gets hot.
@SouthernChicken
@SouthernChicken 6 жыл бұрын
I carry the LC9S in my pocket regularly. It's so light weight and fits perfectly you hardly know it's there. Great weapons, thanks for sharing!
@tommartinez62
@tommartinez62 6 жыл бұрын
I bought a Taurus 380 for summer carry over the Ruger because of the safety. When I take it to the range it takes a few shots to get used to the trigger as my winter carry is a 9mm Shield which has a nice trigger. Thanks hickok for your honest and insightful reviews.
@SpaztallicA
@SpaztallicA 6 жыл бұрын
The first few shots caught me off guard, I was expecting some short bursts of C02 and a few plinks....
@mingwu6303
@mingwu6303 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the content Hickock and John! Just joined the gong club. Love listening to GCR at work too!
@mletris
@mletris 6 жыл бұрын
Came back to the NRA today through your link. While I was at it I got my 10 yr. old daughter a membership. She’s a big hickok45 fan!
@paulg6142
@paulg6142 Жыл бұрын
Hickock45 is the Bob Ross of the gun world.
@yourfavoriteroach1531
@yourfavoriteroach1531 2 жыл бұрын
The way he emphasizes the “H” sound in “WHile” like how Stewie from family guy does 💀💀🤣🤣🤣🤣
@adamcosta4610
@adamcosta4610 6 жыл бұрын
It was really cool to get some perception of the compound in terms of distance and elevation. ON that note. I just bought a my first rifle (10/22) and a scope. I am sure folks would appreciate some knowledge on scope selection with regard to application. Thank you as always sir!
@Calisaber1
@Calisaber1 6 жыл бұрын
I recently bought an LC380CA, never owned a 380 before but I love this gun. Very smooth shooter
@The-Homecook-0000
@The-Homecook-0000 6 жыл бұрын
Smith Wesson came out with a shield 380....Hickock you have to check that out...The slide on it is very light...I can see that gun being a great auto for the elderly....
@MrSmith-zo6po
@MrSmith-zo6po 6 жыл бұрын
Danny Di I was not aware of this new little pistol. After checking it out from your comment, that thing looks pretty neat. Thank you.
@GracefulCalvinist
@GracefulCalvinist 6 жыл бұрын
It is a very interesting pistol. I didn't like it at first, but the more reviews I watch of it, the more I like it.
@The-Homecook-0000
@The-Homecook-0000 6 жыл бұрын
Joshua Smith check it out the slide like butter on this new gun ...
@MrSmith-zo6po
@MrSmith-zo6po 6 жыл бұрын
Danny Di I've been looking at it since yesterday...and now I want one. Dangit, I told the lady no more firearms until summertime, however, does that count if I say it's for her??? lol
@xmetguy1
@xmetguy1 6 жыл бұрын
It might be my carry gun, so Don't Make Fun Of It!! I love this man's humor.
@Renassainceman
@Renassainceman 6 жыл бұрын
Got the LC380 with a laser and lifetime warranty for my wife. It's easier for her to rack, and shoot. The out of the box trigger was terrible, but after a few hours work I was able to greatly improve it. I now see that there are trigger kits available for it and the LC9. Accuracy was surprisingly very good. It's even more fun with a 30-rd. stick!
@centex52
@centex52 6 жыл бұрын
I have this firearm for a pocket pistol, thank you for the review, enjoyed as I do all your videos!!!
@col.cottonhill6655
@col.cottonhill6655 6 жыл бұрын
Has fall already arrived in middle Tennessee?
@lennyzee
@lennyzee 6 жыл бұрын
a hit with a .380 is better than a miss with a 40....
@993isgawd
@993isgawd 6 жыл бұрын
Practice with your 40S&W more, then quite *possibly* you won't miss so much. Considering how Hickok was not finding the target with THAT 380, the attempt at a snarky proverb didn't quite pass muster. Trigger quality still matters and the hammer LCs (380, 9mm) have never been all that great. Even Ruger admitted as much when the striker LCs were introduced.
@zhankulmetov2147
@zhankulmetov2147 6 жыл бұрын
A 380 in your pocket is more protection than .40 left at home.
@Dan-oz4qb
@Dan-oz4qb 6 жыл бұрын
A hit with a 380 is better than your 9mm, 40, or anything else still under the car seat or home on the dresser because I'm just running to the Quick Mart for a gallon of milk. If I knew I'd need a gun I'd take something larger than 380 but since it's unlikely I'll take my chances with it because I don't mind carrying it everywhere everyday. If the bad guy is more than 15 yards away retreat to cover and call the police. If he's closer it would be hard to miss and a couple rounds of 380 center mass or head shots will do.
@dlsmpsn
@dlsmpsn 5 жыл бұрын
Not for the perp!
@srsatlaf4730
@srsatlaf4730 6 жыл бұрын
My truck/mouse/pocket gun is an LC380. This is an awesome big/little gun and it conceals just fine in a pocket holster. You get 1 more round than most other .380s standard and it's slightly bigger so can get a full grip and much less recoil.
@SageDunham
@SageDunham 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I have both, and a number of other Rugers, great American made guns, durable, reliable, and excellent value. Highly recommended for concealed, close quarters, and those who have difficulty with some larger tools and calibers. God Bless the USA!
@StretchReality
@StretchReality 6 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie.... I’m diggin the purple
@Fresh_Biscuits
@Fresh_Biscuits 6 жыл бұрын
Star Gaming same. Im a 24 yr old guy and purple is my favorite color. Sure it stands out like a sore thumb but for a range gun I can dig it.
@StretchReality
@StretchReality 6 жыл бұрын
Oh dude you make such a great point! Thats it I'm sold
@Jeymez
@Jeymez 5 жыл бұрын
ugly
@romerogiovanni7
@romerogiovanni7 4 жыл бұрын
@@Jeymez no u
@romerogiovanni7
@romerogiovanni7 4 жыл бұрын
@JusticeAA you see his panties often? How close are you two? Close enough to have matching pink panties? Lol
@robfninh
@robfninh 6 жыл бұрын
I like the LCP2. If I want to go with a bigger frame I would go with a 9mm. So many choices. Hickok always has good comments.......
@DanUtley
@DanUtley 6 жыл бұрын
The LCP (I have a custom) with the hogue grip is so pleasant to shoot, the LC380 makes no sense to me. If it isn't the LCP, I'm going to a Glock 9mm.
@gunnarguggs2725
@gunnarguggs2725 6 жыл бұрын
I have LCP II with Hogue grip and it is a nice shooter. FWIW, Hickok shot the LCP II way better than this one.
@robfninh
@robfninh 6 жыл бұрын
A bigger pistol is definitely easier to shoot accurately. I just like the LCP2 because it fits in the pocket. So many choices........
@BenRSnyder
@BenRSnyder 5 жыл бұрын
@@DanUtley then you obviously missed the part at about 3 minutes in when he described why a person might want this gun. Reduced recoil. That's it.
@깨있는곰
@깨있는곰 6 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of spent casings rustling around when you walk around there.. lol
@jsnmarch
@jsnmarch 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. My Dad has a 380 for a carry close quarters gun. He is 72 so there you go.
@koleparsons046
@koleparsons046 6 жыл бұрын
Love your videos as well thanks for taking the time to make them
@tao8727
@tao8727 4 жыл бұрын
This guy reminds me of the lowkey badass grandpa's in horror/thriller movies
@jonyoung6253
@jonyoung6253 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a used one and put an adjustable aftermarket trigger in it and carry with Lehigh Extreme Defense ammo, very pleased with it.
@Fudmottin
@Fudmottin 6 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of the LC380 before seeing this video. I used to carry a Colt 1911, so when I heard of the Sig Sauer P238, that rather appealed to me. I got it in the rainbow edition, so no shame in you getting the purple! Of course I then learned about the Sig P938. I will never disrespect the 380 ACP, but I'll take a 9x19mm any day! I got the SAS version. They're all made in the USA so life is good!
@glennfriant1817
@glennfriant1817 6 жыл бұрын
I carry the LCP380. I have the knife style clip on the side of it. It fits perfect inside my right hand pocket without a holster. Might not be a 9 but it still will do the job. The LC9s is a little to big to carry inside my pocket without a holster.
@generalcaeser9176
@generalcaeser9176 6 жыл бұрын
I have the Ruger LCP 380 II (after replacing the 1 gen) and It serves one purpose only. It's a good tiny backup gun. You put it in your pocket and forget about it. It's not fun to shoot as it is so light it puts a real shock to your hand. There is however little ballistic difference in a defensive situation between 9mm and 380 auto. If you were shooting at any range over say 40 yards or so, I assume a 9mm would start to show an advantage. In the end the Ruger LCP 2 in 380 is a great option for a pocket / backup gun. No other micro 380 compares. At $229 or so it a good value and if you do your research none other compare all things being equal.
@martinadejaquiz2482
@martinadejaquiz2482 6 жыл бұрын
i'm glad to get a look at it to see what it is exactly. i have the LCP-II & the LC9s-Pro and i like them both. i like the the shield9 too and i want to look at the p365 in person when they arrive to the gun store. reliability has been perfect on both of my ruger pistols with about 600 rounds thru both of them. liked viv
@martinadejaquiz2482
@martinadejaquiz2482 6 жыл бұрын
if i like the p365 i'll sell my LC9s-Pro.
@martinadejaquiz2482
@martinadejaquiz2482 6 жыл бұрын
Scott Eger : i've seen some of those issue videos of FTRTB. i saw where some returned the guns to sig where sig did some parts change-outs/upgrades and returned the guns for them to function properly. i always wait to buy and see if there are issues with a gun, but you have a good point. i'll wait and see what happens. in the mean time i have a good dependable carry gun. so, there's no hurry. thx.
@michaelrichey6783
@michaelrichey6783 6 жыл бұрын
I would also consider the Glock 43 too if you don't have one already.
@martinadejaquiz2482
@martinadejaquiz2482 6 жыл бұрын
michael richey: thank you my friend. i had 2 issues with the G43... only 6+1 & larger over-all size. i ruled it out when buying the LC9s-Pro because of those 2 issues. in that genre (single stack 9mm carry) min i wanted was 7+1 and i wanted it as small as possible. between the shield9 & the LC9s-Pro i kind of wish i had selected the shield9 because i like it's features better. respectfully, i was disappointed with glock in the G43 (too big / small capacity). i'm interested in the p365 because they have increased capacity and made it a little bit smaller. those 2 things matter big-time to me because i carry my gun all of time and comfort matters too. i think the positive of the G43 is dependability wouldn't you say?
@steveb6103
@steveb6103 6 жыл бұрын
I'm going to wait for at lest 6 months before looking at the 365. Let them work the bugs out.
@isaacjohnson
@isaacjohnson 6 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard the word 'idiosyncrasies' in a while, so thanks for that.
@lousolis5821
@lousolis5821 5 жыл бұрын
You make awesome videos.. Ive learned a lot from you through our the years.
@eukaryoticsax88
@eukaryoticsax88 6 жыл бұрын
Hickok45 YOUR VIDEOS ARE THE TRUTH!!! I CAN TELL YOU REALLY ENJOY FIREARMS. YOUR LIKE THE BOB ROSS OF FIREARMS BUT WITH MORE SWAGGER BROTHER!👍👍👍👍
@Zvox
@Zvox 6 жыл бұрын
oh hey, i'm one of the people that messaged you about 380 due to my weak and crappy wrists! thanks!
@christopherreeves7915
@christopherreeves7915 Жыл бұрын
Oh no that is for a 380. I love they way you said that, LOL! Great little gun and awesome review! I own this pistol and just picked up the Max 9 that will replace shield 1.0 because of the higher capacity.
@dlsmpsn
@dlsmpsn 5 жыл бұрын
With Underwood solid copper bullet ammo, 380 is now a practical and lethal round.
@webfox1
@webfox1 6 жыл бұрын
All I could think of was the old James Garner and Mariette Hartley commercial for Polaroid from the 70's. "It's purple!"
@deadpoet_gaming4174
@deadpoet_gaming4174 6 жыл бұрын
The Shield EZ 380 is out and it is supposed to be the softest shooting gun to date(barring a 22 of course). 8 rounds of 380 in a flush fit magazine. Its not a 9mm but the shield can be snappy for some shooters. My wife loves hers for the grip and hates my 26, however for the same grip profile and faster shots with less muzzle rise. Its definitely going to be a contender. Also Ruger has the EC9s now for around what would be the $250 mark on average just with milled sights. Its getting easier and easier to get a "quality handgun" for carry.
@elephantseal9608
@elephantseal9608 6 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or dose this gun remember you of the purple gameboy colors form your childhood 😂
@kvogel9245
@kvogel9245 6 жыл бұрын
When you see a purple gun in the hands of a guy like H45, you know he's confident about his manhood and doesn't care what the little boys think.
@murloc8973
@murloc8973 6 жыл бұрын
K Vogel being shot in the head by any caliber isnt gender locked. Oh man
@jc1979af
@jc1979af 6 жыл бұрын
Imagine being a criminal and having to explain to your cohorts how you got shot by a purple gun (or a pink one)
@FenceDaGreat
@FenceDaGreat 6 жыл бұрын
"The negative is: it's in .380 and it's purple" Hickok you preempted this comment section so hard. lol, love these videos and your sense of humor.
@boiigamer2255
@boiigamer2255 6 жыл бұрын
Hickok I luv ur videos my dude keep up the great videos I like the good info u have on every gun u do a video on
@TheLazyCarrot
@TheLazyCarrot 6 жыл бұрын
Got one for my daughter in muddy girl she loves it. It does have a bit of sting to it but no recoil. Ruger told me it’s for up close and personal anything beyond 10 yards good luck.
@ely336
@ely336 6 жыл бұрын
Life is better with the New Smith and Wesson 380 ez. Just released in Feb. Buds has then in stock now. I bet you will like the trigger on the sw 380 ez too . Hammer fired but really better the the Ruger. I love my Rugers but the Smith and Wesson is the first gun in over 40'years of marriage that my wife asked me to buy for her. Look forward to you reviewing one.🔫🇺🇸👍
@michaelhudson2607
@michaelhudson2607 6 жыл бұрын
I needed something like this due to old age weak hands. I bought one from Buds ( Great online dealer), but I should have tried one first. I really like the gun in all ways but one. It has the worst trigger I have ever felt, and like most of us, I have had a great number of guns over the years. I am hoping the trigger upgrade is much better. With a good trigger, it will be perfect for me.
@timhoward7852
@timhoward7852 3 жыл бұрын
You might want too check out the s&w shield ez 380 or 9mm . My friend has one because of arthritis in his hands, and they are easy to load and shoot.
@mattbrown5626
@mattbrown5626 5 жыл бұрын
I got one used with a belt clip bolted on the frame. It's a good little gun. I just don't like open back area on the slide, and the trigger pull could be a little better. Overall, i feel safe when i carry.
@nancykeller8716
@nancykeller8716 6 жыл бұрын
I bought a Beretta 85F .380 thinking it would be nice to carry in my purse, but the slide is too difficult for me to operate. As a result, my S&W Model 39 9mm is back in the purse, and the Beretta just sits there. Maybe I'll give the Ruger LC380 a try, based upon Hickok's excellent evaluation of it.
@anthonygiovannikarmawisera7808
@anthonygiovannikarmawisera7808 6 жыл бұрын
My wife love's her LC380. But i won't speak so soon she want's a 9mm and we have been looking at LC9mm and other 9mm. Great Video Hickok....
@Eralen00
@Eralen00 6 жыл бұрын
There's a lot of caliber snobs out there. Not everyone wants to, or is even capable of, carrying +P+ 10mm for self defense.
@MegaAppleshit
@MegaAppleshit 5 жыл бұрын
I used to exclusively carry 357 magnum. I eventually switched to 9mm then 38 special then 22 magnum. I still carry my 9mm when i can, but the 22 magnun is so nice and with an extra 22lr cylinder, practice is extremely cheap and one box lasts a long time. I've never been into the larger auto calibers. Outside of specialty guns like NAA minis or meme guns like Desert Eagles, to me pistols are for fighting and revolvers are for magnums. Calibers like 40sw, 10mm, and 45acp kind of take away from the benefit of autoloaders.
@johnmagus6341
@johnmagus6341 6 жыл бұрын
Great videos sir. You and John are awesome.
@michaelsabella5924
@michaelsabella5924 5 жыл бұрын
As far as self defense I feel the .380 is sufficient, esp up close. .45 for instance in my opinion is abit over kill as far as a defensive weapon in my opinion.... I own both of course, but carrying a pocket .380 is much easier and convenient.... Great video as always :)
@mouser6474
@mouser6474 6 жыл бұрын
Haha Hickock rocking the purple framed LC. lol What a champ.
@MikeDesertHunterHale
@MikeDesertHunterHale 6 жыл бұрын
I have a Walther PK380, It's a nice pistol, but several problems with broken takedown screws? accurate, reliable but has problems. Take a look at it! I run XTP hollows in mine, plenty of penetration! 9" to 13" inches. It has super adjustable sights....
@redloh7204
@redloh7204 6 жыл бұрын
Kept expecting you to pull that little stopper out and hold it under the faucet. Nice vid.
@martinblevins9442
@martinblevins9442 Жыл бұрын
Did you think to try the .380 barrel in the LC9s? the mags are interchangeable! then you would have the striker and awsome trigger in the smaller caliber
@lennyd.9270
@lennyd.9270 4 жыл бұрын
I have a .45 ACP 1911 at my bed but I'm getting old so Ruger .380 LC is my carry.
@timotizadek
@timotizadek 6 жыл бұрын
Please, can you make a review of the Polish Vis 35, pistol?
@fsfazekas
@fsfazekas 6 жыл бұрын
I had the LC380...very good gun! Even with the "bad trigger" I often hit 6 out of 6 plates. However, once the LC9s was released and I felt that trigger I had to have it. Given the advantages of striker fired and 9mm ammo, I bought the LC9s and eventually sold my LC380. Kinda miss it, but I bought the LCP II to fill the .380 role... Also - when I had both the LC380 and LC9s I field stripped them hoping I could cobble together an LC380s but no joy! Wonder if Ruger will ever make one...an LC380S that is? Another great video you guys...thank you!
@robertshawnmitchell
@robertshawnmitchell 6 жыл бұрын
Pro tip if you have trouble with a stiff slide: hold the slide still and push the gun forward with your dominant hand.
@rmclamb1989
@rmclamb1989 6 жыл бұрын
With shooting a gun with less recoil better I think that just goes back to our natural reflexes
@zPrideful
@zPrideful 6 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a lc380 and let my mom shoot it, she barely can rack the slide however she said the recoil isnt that bad. She likes to carry revolvers because she can't pull the slides back on most handguns.
@sunnyboy8644
@sunnyboy8644 6 жыл бұрын
damn your mom carry revolvers regularely ? o.0
@danboofin5094
@danboofin5094 6 жыл бұрын
My favorite .380 has to be the PPK
@lacrosse782
@lacrosse782 6 жыл бұрын
Same here. I just bought one and have only put a couple hundred rounds through it, but it’s really smooth and ridiculously fun to shoot.
@user-gr5kd6ii6n
@user-gr5kd6ii6n 6 жыл бұрын
I wish that you were part of my family. I think it would be awesome to have somebody to spend time with and do cool stuff like this with. By the way great video.
@Snjones777
@Snjones777 6 жыл бұрын
I just received my Ruger LCP11 from buds guns and I LOVE IT EASY TRIGGER PULL, NO SAFETY🤗🇺🇸🤗🇺🇸🤗🇺🇸🤗 Only negative is that you only receive 1 magazine....... THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS ‼️
@iceman0502me
@iceman0502me 6 жыл бұрын
Hickok45, that purple really accentuates your mustache. I think it's time for a purple glock my friend! Thanks for all the videos. I surely enjoy them. I'm still working on winning a buds gun hickok45 auction one day. Maybe this purple ruger will be the one. My daughter would love it! Life is good!
@Darignobullseye
@Darignobullseye 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Thanks for comparing the two. I love the LC380. It has good accuracy, nice to shoot, and easy to carry. Any ideas for good pocket holsters or other good holsters? Do I clean the gun differently with all the pocket lint on it? Thanks again.
@James25cook_
@James25cook_ 6 жыл бұрын
you can see that 380 round flying towards the gong!! badass!!!
@lancairw867
@lancairw867 6 жыл бұрын
United Arms Amerika watch his .45 acp videos. That big ole slow round can really be seen. You can also see how much the bullets drop.
@dannycalk8051
@dannycalk8051 2 жыл бұрын
When Perry was Governor in Texas, one morning he went for a jog with his dog, well a coyote jumped out of the brush and attacked his dog, for the coyote it was a bad move because Gov. Perry pulled out his 380 and removed the threat for his dog and killed the coyote right on the spot, I think the Ruger 380 is a great little gun for personal protection, it's small and light weight and this is a plus for the ladies and it is easily concealed.
@mechanicgray
@mechanicgray 6 жыл бұрын
Aaaand I just missed that 2 liter. Lol
@ely336
@ely336 6 жыл бұрын
I have two of the Ruger LC 380s gathering dust but still too hard for wife to manage. The new Smith and Wesson 380 EZ blows it out of the water. I have two of them and this is the gun my wife can handle. Great trigger < 5 lbs and a really superior gun in every way to the lc380. Hope you get one from buds. It is the best over the lc380 and the pk380. The lc380 seems easy with your giant hands but for get it for the ladies. Hope you get one of the new Smith and Wesson m&p 380 EZ. Also much easier to break down. Just huge improvement over any of the others .you don't need tools to take down. Hope you check it out. No magazine disconnect either and available with or without thumb safety. I have two Rugers I will sell you cheap. Underwood Lehigh ammo is a great ammo to use for self defense Let's see sw 380 ez better in every way. Easy rack, great trigger, easy to take down and load. The underwood Lehigh 380 ammo gives you penetration and expansion. Expensive ammo but worth it. Ther is already a 2000 round review of the new Smith and Wesson and it is really a very nice little gun for the ladies and us old men that can't rack our old guns so well any more. Also very pleasant to shoot so much longer range days.
@JordanJimmyDavison
@JordanJimmyDavison 6 жыл бұрын
ely336 please review the shield EZ!
@iakazul
@iakazul 6 жыл бұрын
Just joined the NRA! Thank you, hickok45 for the nice discount.
@binkyana
@binkyana 5 жыл бұрын
Is the slide supposed to be semi lose on top. Kind of rattles and wobbles a little, is this normal. I can also kind of see the spring through the middle. Is that normal as well? Thanks
@rileyklote2712
@rileyklote2712 6 жыл бұрын
Nice vid brother I've been a huge fan for a long time
@theredbaron20
@theredbaron20 6 жыл бұрын
I use to carry a 380 all the time, very good gun.
@clintallen4489
@clintallen4489 6 жыл бұрын
Never shot let alone held a lc9. I have a two glocks and love them and have thought about buying a 43. What would you prefer a lc9s or g43....for a big guy like yourself?
@leeh6811
@leeh6811 5 жыл бұрын
Been looking at......Ruger LC380, Ruger 380 (10th anniversary ) and the Ruger Ec9s 9mm, decisions , decisions....
@k.d.thomas2537
@k.d.thomas2537 6 жыл бұрын
Some of you older ladies who carry.( Or know one)...I have a question....My 87 year old mother carries a S&W airweight revolver( Model 637, she insisted on the hammer) in the "carry" pocket of her purse....She's wondered about getting the Ruger LC380....Plus a friend at church has one. How lighter is the Ruger? How hard is it to " pull" the slide? Are their any positives other than a couple more rounds?
@js349
@js349 Жыл бұрын
I'm confused. I just bought the LCP 380 and it doesn't have a safety or lock back after the last round. Has that one been modified or is that the LCP 2?
@zachmikkablair9537
@zachmikkablair9537 6 жыл бұрын
I really wanna U do some videos on some slim body guns. I had a slim body Taurus 40 for awhile which was a really good edv because of the size. It was good within breathing distance but after that it wasnt close to the best. Id like to find a solid all around slim body gun in a larger caliber. Not really a big 380 fan personally. Any suggestions???
@toyotatoncray3095
@toyotatoncray3095 6 жыл бұрын
I'm fairly new to your site and really appreciate everything that you do thank you very much, are you going to do a review of the Springfield Armory 911 in 380?
@Beowulf_98
@Beowulf_98 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Mr Hickok Sir.
@thomabb
@thomabb 6 жыл бұрын
I stopped buying hollow points for my LCP. The velocity isn't high enough to get any expansion.
@michaelgraham6959
@michaelgraham6959 3 жыл бұрын
Great I like the purple with the black slide, interesting
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