Battle of the 380 Micro Pistols
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Fun Gun Reviews Presents: "Battle of the 380 Micro Pistols". Comparing the Ruger LCP, KelTec P3AT, I.O. Inc HellCat and the Taurus TCP, for the ulitmate 380 sub compact 380acp micro pistol.
Hellcat Review • Hellcat 380 Acp Pistol...
Taurus TCP • TCP 380 ACP Pistol by...
Ruger LCP • Ruger LCP Pistol Revie...
Kel Tec P32 • Kel-Tec P32 Pistol ( I haven't reviewed the P3AT... but close enough!)
Thanks for watching! Sootch00
I've been carrying a TCP for almost eight years now. When I went to the store to buy, I compared the Keltec, the Ruger and the Taurus, and the TCP fit my hand best of all. At the range later that day, I fired 250 rounds through the TCP with no malfunctions, and even mixed in some Rem Golden Saber during the last few magazines I fired. Also, after that 250 rounds, my hands were not tired or hurting.
I recently bought the Kel Tec P3AT. Has run flawlessly. It's the lightest of the bunch which was important to me. The recoil takes it's toll on your hand after about 100 rounds at the range. Just got some Pearce grip extensions to help with that. Also added some orange paint to the sights. Have also fired the LCP and LCP 2. All are good but I prefer the smaller Kel Tec for concealed carry.
I got a tcp not long ago and I'm in love. The trigger is so smooth when you fire that you barely feel yourself pull it all the way back with any tension.
A year after your post, I come to say I agree. I have one, too. But, my Kel-Tec P32 remains my go-to for pocket carry.
Nice comparison review. The Taurus is the winner for me. Got it for $210 new. Along with that great price, good reliability, good trigger, and lifetime warranty made it an easy pick. Only downside is poor magazine availability.
I think you make the best gun reviews out there. I like how you compare guns against other similar ones. very thorough and in depth commentary. I like how you explain and demonstrate trigger pulls in videos too. very good work and very much appreciated.
jawjww I think a trigger pull gauge would make your reviews SOOOO much better. I bought mine for $20. My TCP has a 4.5lb trigger pull. Very nice for a d/a only hammer fire.
I purchased my Kel Tec P3AT shortly after my neighbor showed me his. I do believe that Kel Tec was the first to come out with the micro .380's so I had nothing else to compare it to .I have never had any problems with my gun except after many magazine changes, the magazine would pop out after every shot. The catch button that held the magazine was worn. I sent them the gun and had it back in 2 weeks, very good customer service. Very pleased with it and carry it nearly every day. Great gun.
I recently won a gun from a raffle and I chose the Taurus because of the beautiful fit in my hand. I have watched a couple of your videos about the Taurus. Great info, very straightforward and matter-of-fact. Thanks!
Thanks for the comparison! My LCP needed quite a bit of break-in. I clean and lube it every week, and dry fire occasionally to keep the feeding smooth and to keep wearing in the trigger. The LCP's trigger does get substantially better with use. As you pointed out, accuracy is not great, but is plenty for it's intended use. I later bought a S&W 642 and the accuracy was really good for a snub-nose. It is my regular carry, but if I find my clothing is insufficient to hide the 642, I use the LCP.
One thing I found very helpful in terms of firing the LCP comfortably was swapping out the stock slide spring with a heavier 13lb spring (I also grabbed the stainless steel guide rod while I was in there). The results were that I actually like firing this gun (especially with the 7+1 magazine) better than my Beretta 96. I still wouldn't want to defend my home with it, but for concealed carry it rocks! FYI - I did consider getting the Galloway "Sweet Pea" trigger replacement, but I have heard from more than one person that in court some attorneys look at a modified trigger as a "crazy dude who is looking to kill someone" flag. Hope this helps some LCP folks out...the spring and rod was a really cheap upgrade. :*)
I compared all but the Hellcat, and was shocked that I preferred the Taurus! I really like the feel, the looks, and especially the last round hold back of the slide! Very easy to carry and very reliable.
Excellent video. I am going back to the Kel tec for pocket carry. I used to carry the older Grendel .380 in the 1980's and now the design is the Kel tec. Thanks for the excellent video.
I have one of those, bought new when Grendel marketed them to members of my department. Took a bit of work to make it run, and I can count on it to at least run one magazine, which is all you get in a gunfight with one. Most people (even me at the time) didn't get Kelgren's idea behind a fixed-magazine pistol, but it made sense when you learn for what, and whom, the gun was developed.
It would appear that many of you don't like the P3AT. I may but suppose it's the "luck of the draw", but mine has been brilliant. It did have a small problem with the link pin walking out at first, sent it back to the factory, and they took care of it. Not the first problem since. always works, holds "minute of tree" at 50 yds.
Chris Blake i have 2 they are both flawless. I guess there are lemons running around out there. Lucky me i suppose
great review. as a "Taurus guy" I was pleased that the Taurus did well in comparison to those others. I switched from the P3AT to the TCP as my CCW in my EDC, very much in part because of the slide lock after the last round. I like to know when it's time to reload, because I'm sure I won't be counting rounds in a stress firing situation. As you pointed out, it also feels better recoil-wise than the P3AT! Thanks for the comparison vid!
Nice review! Good to see someone give the Taurus the credit it deserves. Mine works flawlessly. Just a note of caution. Be careful of which holster you choose. The sharp corner on the Taurus slide release can and has gotten stuck on the holster seam. I trimmed the seam at that spot and have had no issues since.
I gave $215.00 at Gander Mountain for the Taurus TCP 380, Which is really a shock since they are so high on everything they sell ! I have to say I really like this little pistol for a quick throw into the pocket carry, it conceals very well. Of course the price was a big factor in the purchase, but I am glad I went with it. Reliable and solid right out of the box.
Love my TCP. I added the grip extensions to the magazines and it's even better now. As always a great review. Thanks!
I have the Taurus TCP and it's AWESOME. I've had it for a month and have shot over 150 rounds and it hasn't jammed or anything. Great gun
I had mine for almost 2 years still love it
I've been a Ruger guy all my life but i picked the Taurus over the LCP . Better trigger mainly.
Me too
u better be a good shot,back in the day some guy emptied 380 in some body cause 380 would not put bad guy down,D.A. made good guy look like a killer by empting mag into perp,had good guy used bigger rounds would not need as many rounds to stop perp.
You fire until the threat is stopped, doesn't matter how many rounds you use
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Late reply, but that has happened multiple times with every caliber known to man, and none so much more often that it should be discounted.
After the review, I purchased the Taurus @ Cabelas for $179.00 during the holidays. After 250 accurate, no issue rounds and carrying it very comfortably, I would recommend to anyone looking for a small form factor Conceal Carry.
I bought my TCP for 299 and that came with a laser sight attachment which I thought wasn’t a bad deal love the stainless steel slide
I don't know which series of TCP you are using. This is an older video. Mine is an "E" series. The only other of those I have shot is the LCP. I wouldn't trade my TCP for ALL of those others. For a little pocket gun it is flawless. Taurus has improved their quality by leaps and bounds. I like it so good I went out and bought a PT111 G2. It too is flawless. I'm an ex-cop and have fired a lot of guns over the years. Taurus hasn't always had the best reputation but they are MUCH better than they once were. Of the guns I have, I carry one of my Taurus's everyday.
+dempsey gray I have 3 'Tauri,'including the PT111, PT709 and the PT145 Pro. I like them all but I don't love the PT111. They advertise it as having second strike capability, which seems great on paper, but so far, it seems to require the second strike about every third round. That's far too often for my taste. I find myself wincing or even flinching every time because I don't know if the gun is going to go off or not. It's annoying and I'm going to try a variety of ammunition to see if that has any effect. I can't recommend it yet for carry until that is resolved. However, the other two weapons have been excellent.
Sounds like you have a problem somewhere. I've never used the "second strike" on my gun because it has never failed to fire.
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Plus Taurus has a lifetime warranty!
dempsey gray I agree. I own a TCP, PT111 G2, and a model 66 7 shot .357 magnum. Love them all!
I’ve owned a Taurus tcp for a couple of years and today I went and traded it for the ruger. There was not a time that I went to the range and the gun didn’t fail. Tried different magazines, ammo and there was always an issue. I carried it all the time in my pocket but never trusted it. Also found that the magazine tends to come loose when Carrying in my back pocket.
Awesome review Sir! As usual you nailed it! I'm so glad that I have a 'go-to' source for a knowledgeable and resourceful channel as yours! THAT is why I subscribed and watch! I'm a little biased towards the Ruger because I have several of them (in different calibers)... but, your review is very fair and concise! As you say sir..God bless America...Long live the Republic!
P.S. I know that this is an older video but I like to review and comment on things I like! -Steve-
I really didn't think I would like my Taurus but I was wrong. I polished the ramp and cleaned it up a bit . Also, I painted a bright red spot on the front sight myself and it's perfect. One of the best features is that the slide locks back as Sootch mentions. Makes for a quick mag change and the pistol comes with two mags!
Thanks for the informative review. I favor the Taurus and my local shop has one for $199.00. The last round hold open is important, and that's why I'll select the Taurus, but in most other ways the four are very close in terms of a short range pistol
Taurus TCP owner for 2 years. I have one identical to his, stainless with dark grey frame. I am extremely lucky I got a reliable one. Way to many lemons in reviews, articles, word of mouth. I can't even recommend it to people who ask me about it. But mine has 600 rounds, 200 hollow points through it without a single failure of any kind.
Accuracy is decent at defensive ranges, little to the left though. I'm 5'11" and it fits my hand great, better then any other tiny auto I own. Love it.
The Keltec P-11 and P-32 really may have started the polymer mouse gun category.
Before them you had the Seecamp LWS .32 ACP, NAA Guardian .32 ACP, Colt Vest pocket .25 acp, Jennings J-22 and CZ 45 .25 ACP. And a dozen copies.
Very nice review. I chose the Taurus TCP and now how over 600 rounds through it with zero failures (C model). Thank you for your video.
nice review of these 4 pistols . I've had the kel tec in 32. it was a good little gun. I now have the tcp. haven't shot it yet. can't wait till the weather breaks and get to the range.
wouldnt want a pistol that doesnt hold open on last round. no way.
The TCP does. works flawlessly. Made in USA. Nice trigger. Paid $199. Usually dont like Taurus but this thing is absolutely awesome after a few years. Highly recommend.
+Morkmork Binglebob what are you talking about. my reasoning is the same as the well known professional shooting instructors. In a gunfight, these are the things that matter.
romansten9 thank u so much😊
Jack Sin I agree. every professional, whether a self defense instructor or competition shooter wants a gun to lock open. theres just no reason to build a gun without that basic and important feature.
Taurus makes some fine 380s!
Not just .380 the G2 Pt111 9mm from Taurus is a awesome gun as well they have came a long ways
On my Kel Tec P3AT, I added the base plate extender to make the grip a bit easier to hold with such recoil. It was only 7 bucks and well worth it.
Sootch that was an awesome review. I was looking for my first gun and got introduced to the kel tec. After not finding any I read a quick good review of the Taurus. Bought it like the impulsive buyer that I am and am now glad I went with it. Can't wait to get it and shoot it.
Taurus TCP is 180 dollars on sale right now through Buds
I'm a 911 dispatcher and officers responded to a report of a shooting 2 nights ago. A male was shot 1 time in the head, it didn't penetrate his skull, but just ran under the hair line, then exited. He survived...a .380ACP shell casing was found at the scene. Don't get me wrong, I carry a P3AT when I'm in "minimal carry mode" but that's a real world indication it's weak.
Thank you for this. I just bought the Ruger with the laser site built in, so I don't feel that accuracy is going to be a problem, plus I have VERY small hands and it feels really good. I was glad to watch this as I feel I made a great choice in a conceal & carry!
Great comparison. I just purchased a Taurus TCP (C model) and couldn't be happier. Thanks for your great reviews.
i have the ruger lcp and love having it everywhere with me. i forget my cell phone before i forget my lcp. just got one of those hogue rubber grips for it and it feels really nice in the hand. the tackyness of the rubber gives it a good no slip grip and makes the grip a little thicker which i like. also got a 7 round mag. that makes the grip a little longer which i also like.
Great video, thanks for cleaning my Keltec! haha
I have shot my sons LCP but went with the TCP. The Ruger is a good gun but I couldn't hit anything with it. The Taurus has the lock-back on the last shot and I have shot 2 1/2" groups at 21 ft.
dempsey gray you couldn't hit nothing with it cuz your a shit shot everyone know every gun is accurate its the shooter that's pulls the trigger that decides if he or shes going to hit what they are shooting
I have the kel-tec p3at an I love it! Fits right in any of my pockets... you cant even tell I have a gun on me. I even had this pistol in my bball shorts pocket and still cldnt tell. It's so light I forget I even have it
I have an LCP and up to a month ago I hated it. I decided to put some upgrades into it before I gave up on it and I have to say they changed my opinion of the gun. I upgraded the trigger to a sweet pea trigger. That made the most significant improvement. Next was a stiffer return spring. This reduced the kick but made it a little harder to rack the slide. I also replaced the hammer spring with a reduced tension spring. This I thought was a fail. I had several mis-fires. According to the manufacturer of the spring you had to use soft primer ammo. I wasn't willing to place my safety on the "right" ammo so I removed it. It's now an awesome gun and fun to shoot. Just my 2 cents.
Remington RM380. Hold open on last round. Super reliable. Love it.
Really nice review, very thorough. I ended up going with the Taurus and it is a very nice little pistol. USA made with a lifetime warranty doesn't hurt either.
A pistol is a tool,the more you use it the more proficient you become.Now with that being said you must also load it with a good personnel defense round .I use Hornady Critical defense FXT ammo.great stuff.
The Taurus TCP has more feature's than all three pistols mentioned.slide lock on last round,build in safety lock,loaded chamber indicator plus an extra magazine.
I found this to be an excellent non bias review of four great pocket pistols.Outstanding
I have the TCP, which I've had for years. Never had any problems with it. I bought it for the light weight and the lock back option. I just carry it when I need a deep cover carry gun and can't carry one of my nines or 38's. I can put 7 rounds in a pie plate at 15 yards- so figure it will do the job if I need it. I've also had a Ruger LCP II and did not care for it- didn't like the glock style trigger on it or the fact it wouldn't lock back after last round. Traded it off.
After seeing Sootch00's review of the TCP PT-738 and the comparison with other micro 380s, i knew its the perfect pistol for me.
Got my Taurus TCP last week. And what a fun and enjoyable pistol to shoot!
Fired 100 rounds and no malfunctions. I can shoot 8" plates at 15 to 20 yards with the TCP.
If you guys know how to hold micro compact / pocket 380 pistols, you'll find that recoil is very manageable.
If you're leaning towards the TCP, get one with a serial number that ends with the letter
Taurus tcp for the win, thanks for the in-depth research and review
Taurus all the way. Picking one up soon.
How has it held up? I'm thinking about getting one for a backup while I'm jogging around the neighborhood
I have a Taurus and I added an extension to the magazine and padding to the grip...these two additions make it a comfortable and naturally pointing pistol...what I mean by naturally pointing is it naturally lines up with the target...two other pistols I own that do the same thing are the smith model 15 and the colt commander (45)...plus the lock back of the slide after the last round makes the Taurus a lot easier to put in second loaded magazine...;the sights are just as sotch00 says...breaking the pistol down ino problem, but putting it back together is a royal pain in the ass...took me almost a hour the first time I reassembled the pistol...getting the pin back in is an ordeal...finally looked at several you-tube videos to get it back together...fingers sore for 3 days after...
Well done. I carry the LCP and while training with the little bugger WAS mandatory to shoot it well, it fits a niche PERFECT for me.
I've watched tons of gun reviews.because I'm looking to by some pistols.this man is very thorough,His description are very detailed he can sell you a gun just on his presentations alone big thumbs up because if he is partial to any one particular gun,you wouldn't know it
Steven Gibau the taurus is 5 and a half inches ☺
and I wanted to say your video presentation was well organized, easy to understand and really informative...well done...thanks for taking the time...
I have the Ruger LCP 380 with the Stainless Slide. I also have the Ruger LCs-Professional in 9mm with the Stainless slide. I find I carry the 9mm more often in a Kydex outside the waistband belt holster because carrying the 380 in my pocket doesn't give me enough room for my Keys, Mini-Flashlight, and Handkerchief. In my other front pocket I carry a Coin Purse, a Medicine Bottle, and hard candy (because I am a Diabetic).
Thank you for taking the time to do this excellent review. I have a Taurus PT-22 and now want to get something with a larger caliber yet stay small or even smaller in size. After viewing your four contenders I think the Kel-Tec P3AT will be the way I'll go.
Another excellent detailed review as always. I just love your reviews!! I just wish you picked your choice though!
I have the LCP. The issues I have are: can't see the sights (need to paint the front), the slide doesn't lock back on the last round and the felt recoil makes the gun move in my hand. I shoot some large caliber handguns so recoil is not usually a problem. I solved this proble, with a Talon grip in the rubber-type material. It feels much better and the gun doesn't shift in my hand when shooting. Another great vid Sootch.
Thanks for the review, one of the best I have ever seen on youtube. Nice job
sootch, I know this vid was done a while back, but just wanted to say thanks for the great vid. Just bought my 2nd TCP today. My wife has the pink TCP732 in 32ACP. I was not LOOKING for one, but came across one brand new for $199 and it just kinda followed me home :-) My cousin HAD an LCP for over 3 years with absolute ZERO failures of any kind, and a close friend of mine has owned a TCP738 now for about the same amount of time and also with zero failures of any kind at all. Would still like to see you put together an "All 380 Roundup!" vid covering every avalable 380. Yeah,,,,,,,we can all dream. LOL Keep up the great work dude!
Excellent reviews! Clearly unbiased and chock-full of useful really information.
Please keep up the great work with other guns!
Good vid Don. I still carry my Kel Tec P32. I just find that since I dont have as much time to spend down range these days I need a gun I can still be proficient with and if need be to defend myself with. So I went with the more controllable .32 acp. Not only is it more controllable for me but it also give me one extra round. I keep it loaded with ball ammo only. Looking into a small NAA as a back up. I carry a .38 or my Bersa CC in the winter.
380s are sooo cute! I'm getting for my baby sister for Christmas I gave her a compact bow for her birthday. Keep up the good vis sootch
I tried them all... and ended up with the Taurus TCP... by far the most accurate... if you get a good one... for the $$$, they cant be beat. Put a little dab of white epoxy paint on the front sight, it helps. Second place, the older Sig P238s. the new glock 42 looks great.
I was going to add that I still love my little Colt Mustang. Good call on that one Sootch. It's a hard gun to stop. As a matter of fact, I don't ever recall having a malfunction with it. And trust me, I have shot a LOT of rounds through it! Happy 4th all!
BTW Ruger has improved the LCP as far as the horrid trigger travel and improved the sights. bought mine lcp latest improved model a week ago and it is the best choice out of the four reviewed! my opinon
I have an LCP and I had to put a Houge grip on it. I know a lot of people don't like the rubber grips because it snags clothes but for a gun of this size I highly recommend adding a rubber grip.
Again, another sub-compact .380ACP comparison gun test that ignores the wonderful Colt Mustang Pocketlite. I love mine(a stainless one)with its 1911 parentage and good looks. I see sootch00 reviews it separately in another video. Why it is not included here I know not because it can surely hold it own among this crowd.
Colt mustang is hella expensive all of these can be had for $200 or less
Well make your own video and then you can decide what gun to compare. The Cold mustang I bought brand new in the 80's failed to feed and I had to get the ramp polished before it would even function. As for this video, it is excellent.
Thumbs up for blasting on the 4th of July with any and all of your guns ;)
I have a Kel-Tec p380. This gun was purchased used for $100. It shot the first box fine. I took it home stripped and cleaned it. And shot another 50 rounds through it. During the second box it began to experience failure to eject issues. Now I'm lucky to get 5 rounds out of it without a malfunction. Kel-Tec does not have replacement parts in stock for this gun. The ejector itself is impossible to find new. I'm considering completely stripping this pistol as an exercise in gun operation. Hopefully one day Kel-Tec we'll have some spare parts. Till then I have a useless lump of Steel. Just saying
I have the walther PPK, S&W version. I absolutely love it! It's pricier than these, but it's reliable, classy, accurate, and looks great in my suit.
The Taurus TCP is great, just paint the rear sight black and the front sight orange for faster sight acquisition. Try it with markers before committing to paint and you will see what I mean. I've had it for 2+ years and carry it every day.
Kel Tek kinda started it all... originally they were Grendel. They produced a P10 .380 that was basically the prototype, however, it did NOT have a detachable magazine and loaded thru the breach with a stripper clip! Even tho you couldn't just drop a mag and reload, it does hold 11 rounds! With practice(a LOT of practice) you could reload with the stripper clip pretty quick.
I just recently acquired a Grendel P10 and having never seen one before I just did a lot of research and learned a lot about this heavily copied design, that I never knew before. If you want to see a very interesting version of these pistol look it up, there are a couple UA-cam videos and a quite a bit of info on the web. I'm glad I found this little pistol and get quite a bit of attention at the range! LOL
I like the Taurus little bit more because of the slide lock always nice to know exactly when you've emptied that last round
You cannot beat Ruger for customer service. I had a small problem with my LCP. The factory emailed me a shipping label, I sent it to them, they fixed it, and it was back at my house within 2 weeks.
I bought my daughter a bersa thunder for her birthday. Ive been playing with it and it is a great little pistol...500 rounds,,,no problems what so ever,,,
You are one of my top 5 favorites your vids are beyond informative I have the ruger lcp and love it but as far as range time its hard to find 380 ammo so I wana keep my little stock pile keep em comin. Btw hope all is well after the break in you had.
For all those interested in the hellcat, know that the extractor is very known to break off and no longer extract empty shells following firing them, io inc knows and will sent several to you when you email but it is not a reliable gun when your life is at stake...would hate for the extractor to break and for you to not get a second round off in time
The Remington/Rohrbaugh with laser is absolutely the best of the bunch!!!!
As other have mentioned, there are other excellent options in the micro 380 world, though most cost more than these examples. I have a Kahr P380 and it is a great little pistol with dovetailed sights front and rear (means you can upgrade, change and drift adjust sights). It handles the hotter loads well and is very accurate. Most of the major manufacturers have gotten into this market due to the extreme demand. Features vary and, assuming a 380 is what you want, there are many good choices.
I have the Taurus PT 738 .380 ACP. I have shot the Ruger and its nice. The other two, I can't speak on. Of the two that I have shot, the TCP felt the best to me so I purchased it. It jammed once and that was my only issue with it. At 25 yds. I am able to shoot center mass, so I'm happy with that. If I was shooting that in a fire fight, I might be arrested. Shooting that good. I like the over all weight, and the tigger pull. I had a gun smith who shot competition, help me with shooting it.
Im going to look at the diamond backs dimentions next. Good vid. Thank you.
I love Ruger and wanted to stick with them, but the Taurus TCP has a better trigger, last round hold open, cost less, AND comes with 2 magazines (unlike ALL of the other 3 guns).
Ruger does have a Stainless model out now, but once you add in the markup for the Ruger LCP Stainless and the the price of the extra mag, you're paying a lot more, but are getting a lot less. The Ruger LCP, however, will have better resale value just because of it's name.
Thanks for doing our homework for us Don.
Wish I had you around in High School : )
I looked at all of them and even rented the LCP. I really wanted to like the LCP, but couldn't make peace with that trigger. The Kel-tec doesn't fit my hand at all and it is rough as a cob. Wasn't sure about the quality of the Hellcat. Picked up the Taurus. It fits my large hands well, has last round hold open and slide lock. Sold. So far so good. I'm not sure you would beat yourself up for buying any of these though.
Good comparison review, thanks for the video. I am in the market for a conceal carry and am leaning towards the Taurus TCP.
Just stumbled on my old comment from 2 years ago! I ended up going with the Ruger LCP, which I bought shortly after the gen2 came out. I'm happy with my decision.
The TCP had a trigger issue that I didn't like. If you short stroke the trigger it disables it and you loose a round.
I haven't fired any of these yet I've held the keltec and the LCP but I have a BG 380 and once u get used to the long trigger pull I really really like the gun ALOT it's made very well and seems to be a very reliable gun so far. 0 malfunctions but I have only fired 40 rounds of mixed hallow points and about 50 rounds of fmj so far so good and very accurate also
I bought a Taurus over these and a few others (M&P Bguard, Bersa, G42) mainly because of LRHO, grip, more space inside the trigger guard, and it has an internal lock with key for storage. Didn't care about price, but it was cheapest at $163. All the other variations I could adjust to. TCP is discontinued btw.
I appreciate your saying that while these are not the type of weapons you would want to just plink with, but that anyone who would utilize them as an every day carry concealed carry self-defense piece should practice and become both proficient and efficient with them. .380ACP is not my personal choice, but I do have respect for it as being of utility for some people. The Colt Mustang is a fine, well made weapon, by the way, just too small for me. Much prefer a small .357Mag. hammerless revolver.
I have the LCP. It's a great gun you just need to do the spring and pin. Also I used glow paint on the sights and added the laser. My main gun is my FNH-9C.
I own a Ruger LCP and I carry it all the time. I use it at the range, very accurate between five and 15 years. I have hit a bulls eye at 25 yards but is not designed for that range. Getting use to the Ruger operation can only by done by practice, practice, practice. And cleaning after every visit to the range will make you more confident in the product and its working parts. Love it.
My LCP is actually more accurate at 30 feet than my LC9. The LC9 I have seems to have too much slop between the slide and lower frame. Having spent many years working in a machine shop, I know the difference that a couple thousandths of an inch tolerance can have on the end product. It just happens that I ended up with a LC9 whose tolerances between the slide and lower were on the high side. I would much prefer a pistol with a slide that locks back after last round and a manual safety, like the S&W Bodyguard. But the LCP is much better ergonomically than the boxy shape of the Bodyguard. Too bad, because the Bodyguard has all the features I prefer. As for the handgrip, I installed a Hoague grip on the LCP and it feels much better and makes it more secure to hold.
I used my KelTec for my conceal testing years ago...without the extended mag. Passed!! Accurate enough to complete that task. It is my pocket carry. It has MUCH better accuracy with the extended mag.
8/23/16, My Ruger LCP 380 after firing 300 rounds the hammer broke.....fyi
I was just thinking about getting that same one👎
Excellent reviews of each, nice job
Hey man, this is missing some of the really important to mention ones! The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard, the Berreta Nano, and the Berretta Pico. You should think of doing a revised comparison with those included.
All but the Pico are MUCH larger. Just a little bit larger makes a HUGE difference while pocket carrying.
I don't get why a lot of .380 makers don't offer last shot slide open, or even slide lock at all. Seems to me, if you have a low capacity weapon, like all those guns there, they should be giving the shooter the time advantage of having that slide locking back. Those are valuable seconds that a .380 carrier would probably really appreciate. Thanks for all the work you put into showing these four compacts.
I painted the sights on the kel tec white and massively improved the accuracy......
Thanks for taking a stab at this one, Sootch. You took some heat and you responded. Some ideas for a follow-up vid, given the POU of these pistols: How comfortably do they carry for an extended period in a pocket holster? And perhaps most importantly, how well do they come out if a pocket holster in an emergency situation? My experience is that the slide stop on the TCP is very snaggy and it's too big. Also, the rear sight on the Hellcat is a bit snaggy but not bad. The LCP and P-3AT are the
I've got the LCP. Trigger pull and sights were updated recently and I've got a newer model. Can't say much about the trigger pull since I never fired the original version but the sights are much better from what I've seen on the old model but still smooth for pocket carry. Might be time for an updated review. It ain't fun to shoot due it's size and recoil but its a good gun.
I like the M&P BG 380.
Enjoy your reviews!
Great review! Thanks for taking the time and going into so much detail. Very informative.
Great video. I appreciate your taking the time. Thank you.