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  • Shooting the Kahr P380 (.380 caliber) at short and long range.
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  • @HideSeek_Soje111
    @HideSeek_Soje111 10 років тому +143

    Man, 80 yards in 2.53" barrel That's extremely impressive.

    • @daleschmidt7157
      @daleschmidt7157 6 років тому +12

      Yes. He is that good.

    • @codyallen2838
      @codyallen2838 4 роки тому +5

      Practice, lots of it.

    • @red4711
      @red4711 3 роки тому +1

      Don't forget Hes what? 72 years of age, and probably blind without his glasses...

    • @octomondo5270
      @octomondo5270 Рік тому

      It is a hunting pistola

    • @ricklodestein1101
      @ricklodestein1101 Рік тому

      Look up fastest .44 magnum draw shooter. He's in his 80's and will blow your mind.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +31

    @YuanMizzle , The Kahr IS a lot nicer as a shooter (trigger, sights, feels, etc.), but the LCP will definitely get the job done.

    • @jordanmolina6258
      @jordanmolina6258 5 місяців тому

      Hey @hickok45 will an LCP mag fit into the khar .380?

  • @palletjack612
    @palletjack612 13 років тому +18

    Thank you! Mine did require the recommended break in cycle. To finish that process I showed it this video and it ran perfectly. A positive example is always a good thing!

  • @billjohnsonseattle
    @billjohnsonseattle 11 років тому +16

    Hi Hickok 45, I'm a Big fan of your videos. You are THE MAN !
    One thing about the P380 that you should have mentioned is that the Kahr P380 is rated for +P ammo, unlike the LCP and most other 380's. With the Buffalo Bore +P 380 ammo the power is close to 300 ft lbs of energy with consistently higher velocities than standard pressure ammo. This puts the power up into and sometimes higher than some 38 Special +P ammo ! It has size, power & reloading advantages over the 38 snubbies. Thanks again

    • @mrjon75
      @mrjon75 Рік тому

      Nice! I didn't know that.

  • @Tgray2064
    @Tgray2064 6 років тому +3

    First time KAHR owner. I bought the CW380 on a whim one day at my local gun shop because the size was perfect for CCW pocket carry. Once I got home, I started reading and watching all of the negative reviews. I was very disappointed UNTIL, I went out and started shooting it. I did clean the gun as I do with all guns when I buy them, before I started shooting at the range to see how miserable this thing was going to perform. To my surprise, I have now shot hundreds upon hundreds of rounds with various ammo, 720 rounds to be exact, and I have yet to this day had one single FTF, stove pipes, jams of any kind. Maybe I should play the lottery if I’m that lucky to get the only KAHR CW380 that actually works as it should, and can trust it, especially considering it’s a self defense weapon😀. Honestly, I’m a glock guy, but I just didn’t like the size of the 42 for pocket carry in the summer months for example. This gun was bought was pretty recent, since August 2018, so maybe they listened to their customers and finally fixed their issues. I’ve been in the automotive manufacturing business my entire adult life, and earning your customers respect is crucial to your success, by building a quality product at a competitive price. Hopefully KAHR gets their act together, and starts building their reputation back up. But that’s difficult to do in this day with all the public opinions so easily available such as UA-cam. Anyways that is my personal experience, and two cents. Happy shooting to all.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +11

    @bower230 , I"ve heard it's pretty good. I wouldn't want anything smaller, though. Even the little difference between the Kahr and the LCP makes the Kahr easier for me to handle.

  • @BatColonyEvictor
    @BatColonyEvictor 5 років тому +3

    I carry a Kahr CW380 daily and it is a fantastic gun! The trigger is butter smooth, the recoil is negligible, especially compared to other popular 380's, and it is very accurate. Reliability has always been great. No issues, right from the box.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +3

    @willwood487 , Thanks. I prefer the Kahr, but the little LCP is a great gun.

  • @Charly909IE
    @Charly909IE 7 років тому +7

    Big fan hickock45 thank you for such helpful reviews....favorite parts in all is when he says "lets take a couple shots here" or "we're gunna take a couple shots here"

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +3

    @MascisMan1 , Yep, I would not have it if I had not gotten it for about 60% of retail.

  • @davor912
    @davor912 11 років тому +3

    I just bought the Kahr P380 and shot 200 rounds. The gun is fun to shoot, accurate and has a good balance. Very nice just like the P9.

  • @DIYivan04
    @DIYivan04 9 років тому +51

    7:05 that moment when Hickok realized he can hit anything with anything

    • @bansheemoon
      @bansheemoon 9 років тому +1

      +Eric Fusco Ha ha, that's just what I was thinking!

    • @lrg863
      @lrg863 8 років тому

      +NICK'S UA-cam CHANNEL hey man that's Exoman's lady, aka "Farm Girl" they have UA-cam channels too.

    • @icysurfer1
      @icysurfer1 8 років тому

      Same thing happens when he uses a PPQ Walther. Or was it PPS. Not sure, but "Can;t miss with this thing" were his words. haha. Super Human shooter.

    • @Jeymez
      @Jeymez 5 років тому

      when you realize anybody can shoot, it's not that hard.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @coolqbn22 , the Kahr P380 at this point. I'll do a comparison video and go through all that before too long.

  • @Rc33339
    @Rc33339 10 років тому +3

    80 yards with practically no barrel! I'm sold on it. It seems like a great pocket gun. Thanks for the review!

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @pfarnsworth84 , Maybe I'll do a video. Basically, it's just a matter of size.

  • @bansheemoon
    @bansheemoon 9 років тому +52

    Great little gun! My husband uses it as a conceal carry and I shot it on my S&W 500 video. I really like it.

    • @spleengutznunya1861
      @spleengutznunya1861 8 років тому +14

      you give women & guns a bad name- FLOOZY!

    • @MrSonofagun45
      @MrSonofagun45 6 років тому +3

      @@spleengutznunya1861 The only person that would intentionally sound like an old hag is an old hag.

    • @londounknown
      @londounknown 5 років тому +3

      I wish I was your husband

    • @reverendblkgrape1
      @reverendblkgrape1 4 роки тому +1

      SpleenGutz she does have a nice body. IMHO

    • @exposeevil5492
      @exposeevil5492 3 роки тому

      @@MrSonofagun45 I hate witches

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @Guvurnment , Check out his channel - Bigjohn88tn.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @bladesNstuff , Yes, I have one. I have a video or two on it.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +5

    @nbenicewicz , Actually, open carry IS legal in Tennessee, but very few people choose to do it.

  • @mtnman8364
    @mtnman8364 8 років тому +42

    I have a p380, great gun. I have found that if you have a gun that needs to be broken in, just lock the slide back and throw it in the safe for a few days, it will save you some ammo and money trying to break it in. My P380 would jam as soon as i got it, i locked the slide back for 3 days and now it runs like a sewing machine.

    • @tysonbear
      @tysonbear 7 років тому +1

      Garth DUBYA Sounds like it's time to replace the recoil spring. I see failures to feed in your future.

    • @geneschulp5072
      @geneschulp5072 6 років тому +4

      Great idea. Just make sure to exercise it a little afterwards.
      Has worked for me

    • @animatedmeat6986
      @animatedmeat6986 6 років тому +7

      Exactly what I did with mine, haven’t had a single problem with the last 2000+ rounds.

    • @codyallen2838
      @codyallen2838 4 роки тому +1

      @@tysonbear Kahrs are plenty reliable, and he said the gun is new. No reason to replace the recoil spring at all.

    • @tysonbear
      @tysonbear 4 роки тому

      @@codyallen2838 this design requires the recoil and firing pin spring be balanced for the ammo in use. Spring tension and operational friction must be very consistent for reliable function. But it has a better trigger than most strikers.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @hugleberthumperdink , Yes, it angles upward when the slide is back.

  • @jsnewk
    @jsnewk 9 років тому +10

    Just bought my P380 from Buds for $460 ($480 when you add the FFL). Thought for that price it may not even have a case. Not only did it have a nice case but 3 extra stainless mags including 2 with 7+ 1 making the grip perfect. Only have a few rounds of ball practice through it but so far it's flawless. Very smooth trigger and surprisingly accurate for a pocket.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +2

    @trime1851 , The general opinion is that .380 is as low as you want to go, I think, but there just are very few people, if any, who have had extensive experience needing to stop attackers quickly with a variety of calibers over and over and then reported the results.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @mclellan3 , Probably so, but not necessarily for distances up close, which is what they are designed for.

  • @Hawtload
    @Hawtload 8 років тому +14

    the kahr seriously has the best 380 I've ever seen

  • @dozervin1
    @dozervin1 29 днів тому +2

    wow. 14 years old. I just won one of these at an auction in town. Came with all the paperwork, case and two magazines. Also had a working Crimson Trace laser mounted and zeroed. I won it at $310. Mint condition. Did I get a good deal? LOL.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +1

    @Mrcaffinebean , Yes, they make one, but it's the same size as the G26, right? Who'd want a .380 that big anyway?

  • @JoeFlash1
    @JoeFlash1 13 років тому +1

    My wife and I purchased the P380 for her and the Kahr PM9 for me. Kahr makes high quality guns. We ran 200 rounds thru both guns with reloads and had no jams or malfunctions. I have owned a Kahr K9 but was stolen behind my back outside my shop by a thief. I really miss that gun. So, I settled for the PM9. They are awesome guns. Guess what my next pocket gun will be?

  • @NiceOneChameleon
    @NiceOneChameleon 9 років тому +16

    You can actually see the bullet passing in the shot, when he's shooting at the gong (with the camera zoomed in).

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +1

    @clarke9mm , It does have metal inserts in the front and rear of the frame.

  • @fraOppland
    @fraOppland 11 років тому +1

    The first thing I do before watching any hickok45 video is hit the like button because I know I am going to like it.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +3

    @PreacherTim23 , Thanks. I'm currently writing an article on this gun. I'll let you know if it ends up in print.

  • @randallscott-key802
    @randallscott-key802 5 років тому +3

    I tend to think of factory recommendations to "break a gun in" by shooting x-number of rounds is a way of shifting potential QC problems onto the consumer with the knowledge that many people who purchase guns never even shoot them, of those who do, if the gun malfunctions, most will end up either putting on a shelf for later, or trading it off to someone.
    My experience with Kahr's P380 CA model is that it's an outstandingly build pistol of superior fit and finish, and remarkable design. In fact, I'd say Kahr's basic design has it hands down OVER Glock in the trigger department, and due to the compact internal layout, if Kahr ever gets around to doing a full-size double-stack of similar size to the G17, the thing will probably hold 20 shots standard capacity! I actually prefer the cam-action of the Kahr's trigger - it's non-loading, and amazingly light - almost feel like I need a stiffer trigger if anything.
    As a result the P380 is basically the smallest, and lightest semiautomatic pistol I know of - maybe Kel-Tec has something a bit lighter, but not much.
    The thing that keeps Kahr Arms from being Glock Perfection is quality control. When I pull a Glock out of the box I EXPECT it to function 100% right out of the box! Anything else happens and I'll be in stunned disbelief. That's the way Glocks hit the American market over 30 years ago, and that's the reputation they've built that led to being the most widely used semiauto handgun. If Kahr could get that right, they already have the rest of the it figured out.
    My P380 arrived looking super-sweet and clean. I quickly discovered it simply didn't want to feed, and on the few times it did, it didn't want to eject cleanly. Completely UNLIKE myself, I decided for once to follow the manufacturer's directive to just shoot the hell out of it and it would work itself out. (Even though having been building my own guns for the last 40 years I already know wasting ammo in pursuit of reliability is a fool's game. The right answer is to FIND the problem and correct it.)
    So I shot the gun a few more times with different ammo, even went so far as to disassemble it, and with a cartridge case inserted in the chamber, work the rim up behind the extractor to lock, then unlock, and repeat about a billion times. Unfortunately the quality of Kahr's CNC machined steel parts did not lend itself to any sort of observable wear that loosened anything up. I mean I KNEW the problem was the extractor was simply too tight. It could not be budged by a fingertip, and due to it's excellent design that extends down to capture the cartridge rim as early as possible, "tight" was something it didn't have to be. Eventually, I gave in and pulled the slide cover and examined the extractor spring and lo and behold the tiny coil spring was so over-long that when compressed under the slide cover it formed a near solid! There was no amount of shooting that was EVER going to "break that in!"
    So, I snipped a few coils - maybe 1.5, and put it back together. INSTANTLY all problems with feeding and clearing the ejection vanished like a bad dream! Since that moment the little P380 has proven to be a100% performer! So why did it leave the factory with the wrong length spring? Clearly there are holes in the final assembly process which I suspect is due to Kahr thinking every gun should leave the factor with TOO much spring tension everywhere rather than not enough. That's great. Everywhere BUT the coil spring which must NOT be compressed to a solid column if you want the extractor to work properly. The extractor that clearly the designer took great pains to make better than other designs only to be let down by the assembly workers.
    Now with all THAT sorted out, I love my P380! did removed the CA-mandated chamber loaded indicator and grind away about half the tang that extends down over the breech-face so that it only sticks up a little bit when chambered instead of jutting skyward like it's competing with the Burg Khalifa. I actually LIKE the top-mounted LCI because it's both a visual and tactile device that in no way hampers function. Even though I developed a workaround procedure for removing the slide without using the orange plastic faux magazine, I finally decided it was time, and pulled the magazine disconnect spring out, but left the disconnect arm in place unchanged as it maintains spacing on the cam pin, and causes no problems other than the need to remember to press it down slightly when placing the slide back on the frame.

    • @jasonholland8392
      @jasonholland8392 5 років тому

      It appears we’ve had the same experience with the P380CA. I actually removed the mag disconnector. Did you see the scheme a Kahr followed to hide the spring in that tiny chamber at the back of the grip? The lower end loops around a pin That extends between the two polymer walls. The top of the spring, which you disconnected, has to be fed through a hole in the frame under the cocking cam to hook on the disconnector arm. If I had to put the mag safety back in it will take a miracle to fish that spring through the hole and reconnect it. You had a valid point regarding the spacing on the cam pivot pin after removal of the disconnect mechanism. I was afraid of that myself, but the spring between the cam and ejector makes up for it. The spacing may occasionally affect the trigger reset but only when no magazine is inserted. Once a loaded mag is inserted everything is tight and the trigger resets every time. I stored that orange plastic fake mag in case a future buyer insists on having it. The same applied for the weird trigger lock.

    • @jasonpanto
      @jasonpanto 4 роки тому +2

      this dude writing a book

  • @5h4d0w990
    @5h4d0w990 12 років тому +1

    Best .380 I can think of - simple, few parts, THIN, reliable, and TINY.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +1

    @shanehey , they are a type of sandpaper "tape," I guess. The difference that I didn't expect ( I've tried it all) was how its being one piece wrap-around makes such a difference in the feel of it.

  • @timothyjohn9412
    @timothyjohn9412 4 роки тому

    Nothing like Hickok’s chuckle. Kind and gentle, but dead serious at the same time. 😂

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +1

    @kimberHD45, Beats nothing, but I'd still prefer a 9mm or .40. With some of the ammo available today, the .380 does take a big step forward.

  • @RoboBreaker
    @RoboBreaker 2 роки тому +2

    That 400 round break-in cycle is going to cost more than the gun

    • @keebz75
      @keebz75 2 роки тому +1

      Hand cycle it 500 times, leave the slide open for a few days, run a box of fmj and a box of SD! Oil it and call it a day

  • @mattcanada99
    @mattcanada99 9 років тому +6

    I'm not going to be that guy saying YOU NEED TO DO A THIS VIDEO but if ever you get your hands on one I'd love to see a Kahr CM45. You love Kahrs and big ol .45 slugs so its a win win!

  • @bdaddythr33
    @bdaddythr33 14 років тому +1

    hickok45 continues to amaze - shoots, but also hits with, anything...

  • @scotunotee707
    @scotunotee707 10 років тому +1

    thank you for your videos. they are very informative and my wife and I watch your videos when ever we think about a new purchase. thanks again.

  • @johnnyghee
    @johnnyghee 14 років тому +1

    Great video. You have a voice and presence that's hard to dislike and a gift that many can enjoy. Thank you.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @seanxvw , When I can, especially if there's a significant discount.

  • @icysurfer1
    @icysurfer1 8 років тому +9

    After a nine hundred round break-in. (What it took for it to do all things correct - mostly staying open after the last shot). I love this cw. But, ya gotta be ready for the break-in. It ain;t the aforementioned 200 rounds as Kahr says. I took extreme care of the weapon, and it took this long.

    • @ragalyisp
      @ragalyisp 6 років тому +1

      Half of the issue is rough machining in the slide rails. I polished that by hand solving all issues at once

  • @spiiiinsugar
    @spiiiinsugar Рік тому

    2023 and I am just writing a comment here about my P380 that I picked up for Christmas (I'm in CA)
    -- It is my go-to carry for trail running/outdoors activities; I can safely say I love this little gun! It shoots very accurately and is easy to conceal for a petite girl. I haven't had a malfunction... yet

  • @brokefarmerjohn2422
    @brokefarmerjohn2422 3 роки тому

    I walked into a gun store many years ago and wanted a diamondback 9mm, the guy behind the counter showed me the diamondback and said he had this P380, I put both in my hand and boy did that Kahr feel good so I bought it and carry it in my front pocket with a pocket holster, that’s how I like to carry.
    I bought a Kimber ultra crimson carry ll, added trijicon night sights, was a sweet pistol. Was a marathon breaking it in, Kimber calls for 900 rounds, kahr was 300 rounds. The kimber is a match grade .45 and that little 380 was prob more accurate so I shelved the kimber and carried the P380.
    It’s by far my fav CCW. Craigslist deals, motorcycle rides etc. it carries great and is comfortable. Looks like a smallish wallet in the front pocket.
    I also found unless the pistol is really comfortable I don’t carry it as often. I can easily carry the kahr daily with no probs. I am trying to stop the threat, I don’t need a pistol that will go threw a concrete block and pass threw someone. A .380 is plenty to stop the threat. A .22 mag is enough. If I can get away, that’s all I need to do. I would much rather the perp to live but I won’t feel bad if they don’t make it. Can’t say I’m out for blood or over kill with a .380 lol.

  • @stevendoornbos3083
    @stevendoornbos3083 10 років тому +4

    Just bought the new Kahr CW380. Under $400.00 out the door. Trigger action is like pulling a hot knife through warm butter. Going to be my Summer carry weapon of choice for sure.

    • @BackcountryExposure
      @BackcountryExposure 10 років тому

      Have you had the buzzed reliability issues with yours? Have you had it at the range? Looking to get the CW380 for my birthday. Thanks!

    • @0122koosh
      @0122koosh 10 років тому

      I'm trying to decide between Kahr cw380 and m&p bodyguard. How is reliability of cw380?

    • @stevendoornbos3083
      @stevendoornbos3083 10 років тому +1

      Body guard was my second choice. Reason I bought the CW380 was for the awesome trigger action and reliability. Bodyguard seemed to have a tighter trigger and I like it smoother. Will likely add a laser (Crimson Trace) later on but that can wait. BG is no longer offered with laser as the on/off switch just wasn't practical for tactical emergency situations.
      I've shot about 200 rounds through the CW380 with no problems at all. Takes about that many rounds to actually have it broke in properly. Besides, you shouldn't be carrying anything without having put that many rounds through your weapon anyway so it is a win-win situation.

    • @michaelstjohn6086
      @michaelstjohn6086 10 років тому

      jayson torres Mrgunsngear has a vid on the cw380, had to send it back. Check him out if you haven't already.

    • @brentfoto
      @brentfoto 10 років тому

      CW's are really good guns, but not ideal pocket gun. I wonder how the CW380 compares in size to the CW9, which I owned for 5 years before selling it. Anyway, P380 costs about $275 more than CW380. You pay a premium for one of those P380's..

  • @milehighac2738
    @milehighac2738 11 років тому +1

    It is nice to have options. Grab a .380 to accompany that G26. That is what I did. I purchased a little Taurus TCP .380. Those little .380s are pretty cheap. I think I bought mine for $220. It has ran flawlessly so far.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @hiimstevie15 , Not really. You can get a heavier bullet in .38 Special and probably more velocity.

  • @veryveryintense
    @veryveryintense 14 років тому

    You've probably been told this numerous times by commenters on this video, but apparently glock does make a .380 handgun, the glock 28, it's just not available in the U.S due to import restrictions in the gun control act 1968, in particular the "points system" that only lets your gun be imported if it doesn't have a certain number of features like small caliber/barrel and small size. Therefore these types of guns have to be made in the USA.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @LionHeart0808 , I use Ballistol on all my guns. Don't know where you can find it locally, but I think most people just go to their website.

  • @curtisclegg
    @curtisclegg 7 років тому

    Another great review! Your reviews always seem to be the right length, and a run time just short of 12 minutes is about perfect to cover the important aspects of a pocket pistol like this.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @cwjolly69 , The little Sig .380s are single action, right? I'm thinking they have a thumb safety, much like a little 1911? I haven't shot one.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @vashguud , How's it different from the PM9? Bigger? Smaller?

  • @trime1851
    @trime1851 14 років тому +1

    @Jesses001 Thank you for the response. While I don't think there are a lot of people with self-defense experience, I think there is some individual incident data available about the effectiveness of various calibers. The size and weight vs conceal-ability is a problem.
    If I knew I would be in a gunfight, I would have my Mossberg 500 Pump-Action shotgun with six rounds of 00 Buckshot and S&W 627 Performance Center 357 revolver with eight rounds. But I would be very obvious walking around.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @agentspinnaker Never had one, but the Taurus guns seem to be made well.

  • @daleschmidt7157
    @daleschmidt7157 6 років тому +1

    I've owned Kahr Pistols for many years and I love the four I own & shoot: TP45, K40, P9 and P380. My TP45 has been and is most accurate for me to shoot.

  • @pstrazz8
    @pstrazz8 13 років тому +1

    Thanks for this video. I am currently waiting for a recently purchased Kahr p380. While I'm concerned with the inferior cartridge, I am more inclined to carry with the concealable nature of the p380 even over a xd subc. The last concern in my mind was the accuracy of the weapon. Before watching your video I saw a few others, at significantly closer ranges, with horrible shot groups. I was very concerned about my recent purchase but not after this video. Thanks for the review!

  • @krazy45cat
    @krazy45cat 14 років тому +2

    I glad you did this video . I love my pm9 , and my pm45 . And of course my Glocks . But the Kahrs sure are small and as you say reliable . Thanks again for the Video . I was pretty sure you would like it .

  • @darkcrimson23
    @darkcrimson23 12 років тому +2

    That's one heck of an accurate pistol. I just bought a new XD .40 subcompact, thinking about picking one of these up, too.

  • @siguser17
    @siguser17 14 років тому +1

    What an AWESOME start to a Vid.... Ya all did it once again! Thanks for the 'snapshot' of the Kahr.

  • @Kitchdmn3
    @Kitchdmn3 12 років тому +1

    Love the videos. I picked up one of these a few months ago (black w/ night sights) and I think they've gotten a handle on the feeding problem. When I picked it up at the range and put about 100 rnds through it, it did jam here and there, which made me nervous, but once I took it home and lubed it properly, not an issue since... probably 400 more rnds through it with no prob,

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @daddyoca69 , I haven't looked at the Ruger much. Guess they looked pretty closely at the Glock, too, when they started making polymer guns.

  • @ChromeFreak123
    @ChromeFreak123 14 років тому

    Kahr makes quality guns. They have a great reputation.

  • @EspritBerlin
    @EspritBerlin 14 років тому +1

    Wow, liked the beginning :-) Small little gun, seems great fun!
    Thanks for the video, was surprized how powerful it is.

  • @Valhalla6
    @Valhalla6 11 років тому +4

    Ok, he just sold me a P380. Going to order one now.

  • @imonkeyboy2002
    @imonkeyboy2002 12 років тому +1

    I'm a Glock guy . I love all of your videos. Keep up all the good work on all diffrent companys as you do. I have a LCP and love it, but I also like to see you do the reviews on others guns. Thanks

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @illisanantexico , He just grew up with it, as you might guess. Can you imagine growing up with me? He was ten years old before he realized those bowling pins were something "other" people rolled big plastic balls at inside a big room. He thought they were invented and designed as targets for the 1911! :-)

  • @alfredvozzella6581
    @alfredvozzella6581 3 роки тому

    alfred vozzella
    I had a karh p380. I had nothing but problems with it past the break in period. Failure to feed issues constantly. It did a little better with round tip lead rounds but still jammed up a lot. But most people want a defense round while carrying a 380.
    I got the pm9. This gun has run all sorts of ammo defense and regular rounds. Over 5000 rounds never one malfunction.
    What I have noticed is the 9mm round is pointy and sits higher up on the feeding ramp.
    The pm 9 came out first then the 380.
    It seams they took the 9mm model and made the 380 model without considering adjustment necessary to make the 380 reliable like the 9.
    The shape of the 380 is more round and makes it sit lower on the feeding ramp.
    They need to adjust the design so the round points slightly more vertically and sits higher up on the feeds ramp.
    It’s a shame because it has such a great potential to be a great gun

    • @boostimalaka1
      @boostimalaka1 2 роки тому +1

      I have experienced malfunctions with the Winchester white box ammunition with the flat profile only. It is reliable with Federal American Eagle and other FMJ ammunition. I use the Hornady XTP bullets for self defense use. I recently switched to the Underwood XTP +P load. The Kahr P380 is rated for +P ammunition. I own other .380 pistols and this is my carry pistol. It is accurate and find that the trigger is very smooth. I also own the PM9. I only experienced light primer hits with some steel case ammunition.

  • @arridedry
    @arridedry 14 років тому +1

    good video again like always!
    I like smaller guns, because i carry everyday, kinda hard to carry a full frame gun concealed everyday at work. Funny how folks go to the range with thier full frames and when they get home put them back in the safe,but never practice with thier edc gun. great video!

  • @thomaspaine9420
    @thomaspaine9420 9 років тому +1

    The cw380 seems like it has all of the really practical features from the kahr lineup, the trigger, the size, weight, and sights, without all of the features that add to specialness, like nicer engraving, improved rifling, driftable front sight, milled parts, etc. I put the sig p238 in the same category. You don't buy the sig because it is the best pocket rig. You carry it because you want a pocketable size rig in a high end design. It is specialness, which I am OK with, but completely understand why people forgo the p238's and the p380's because they can get shootability and practicality for half the cost. It reminds me of the iphone vs android endless debate. IOSers get off on the specialness and perceived quality, while androiders get off on the bang for the buck usefulness.

  • @cameronlastname5751
    @cameronlastname5751 9 років тому +2

    I like either this one or the PM9 for pocket carry or in situations where you can't handle much print. I live in Florida and when I am of age to carry I want to have options for pocket carry or just a way to carry when it's hot (basically all the time). I think this P380 would be better for females/smaller frames in minimal clothing situations. Something I would equip my wife/family with! (When I have one obviously)

  • @kamotetopz6776
    @kamotetopz6776 4 роки тому

    Hickok's hand makes compact pistols look like a child's toy gun.

  • @gumarro72
    @gumarro72 13 років тому +1

    You have the best gun videos by far!!!

  • @lkjh00on89
    @lkjh00on89 8 років тому +4

    +Hickok45 Do you still have the article you wrote for this gun? Any chance you could post it on your blog and offer a link up? Interested in this gun and I like reading. :)

  • @livinthelegacy100
    @livinthelegacy100 8 років тому

    Thanks Hickok! I held one for the first time today but of course...couldn't buy it until I saw what you thought about it.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому +2

    @gsszuber , It has a nice trigger.

  • @Nicho2177
    @Nicho2177 14 років тому

    These little guys are awesome they have the same polygonal rifling as the glocks do

  • @Rka1970
    @Rka1970 2 роки тому

    Bought the CW380 a few years ago, great gun, I disassembled it out of the box, cleand it, lubed it , and locked the slide open for 5 days, didn't have any malfunctions since day one, tight little gun, well made, and the slide does not ride on polymer rails, take a closer look at it, you could cut those polymer rails completely off, and it would still work.

  • @johncormier646
    @johncormier646 Рік тому

    I got the P380 and on your recommendation Balistolled it. On the second shot the pistol just went pop and the gun locked up. There was no hole in the Remington primer pocket. The cartridge was forced forward blowing the side panel off. I cleared the stuck round from the barrel thinking I had ruined a brand new gun. Nope. Except for that cartridge failure it has never failed to feed, fire or eject. Maybe the exploded primer expedited the break in period. I don't know.

  • @CommanderSazabi316
    @CommanderSazabi316 14 років тому

    Yes more carry and conceal gun ideas. Thank hickok I just cant decide wich gun to use.

  • @groovegentry4824
    @groovegentry4824 7 років тому +18

    I feel as if this is the best .380 on the market

    • @billa.2450
      @billa.2450 5 років тому +1

      The CT380 has a three inch barrel, seven plus one capacity, and grip allows full three finger hold. it is just as easy to carry and much easier to shoot accurately. Take a look at it instead.

    • @codyallen2838
      @codyallen2838 4 роки тому

      It is a great pistol.

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @JayDee189 , Saw that at the NRA convention. The PM9 is the Kahr that gets my attention the most; it's something Glock just doesn't make.

  • @aquaman7356
    @aquaman7356 Рік тому

    Your opening few seconds there made me laugh. Hey, I look to your take on making decisions on my wishlist. I wish a whole lot. I’m thinking this lil’ Kahr 380 will be my 2nd pistol. Thanks. Indeed, life is good 🇺🇸

  • @jgant2008
    @jgant2008 12 років тому

    Great video, I will be in the market for a pocket pistol before long and for me, this has been good
    information. I have seen just about all your videos and thank you for the effort and all the good
    work. You just can't get this much good info about guns and how they function anywhere
    on the net. I am very glad I found your channel

  • @ChrisInIndy06
    @ChrisInIndy06 14 років тому

    What incredible shooting...hitting an 80 yard gong with anything in .380 ACP is impressive, let alone out of this Kahr and its miniscule barrel.

  • @jackwongen6671
    @jackwongen6671 8 років тому +9

    Damn, Your one good shooter.

  • @762girl
    @762girl 13 років тому +1

    Outstanding! I just got one and LOVE it! Pretty much as small as a TP22 and best DA I've felt other than my customized S&W Model 13! Recommended by a serious and active expert! Been awhile and I hope you're doing well. I like the no-edit style. btw my favorite carry is a Sig P229 .357Sig w/ CTC, and factory SRT/action mods.

  • @1023471965
    @1023471965 10 років тому

    Good explanation, Hickok45 about how you take down a new gun (to you) and clean it thoroughly before you fire it. Good video, and good shooting.

  • @PreacherTim23
    @PreacherTim23 14 років тому +1

    your reviews are always very helpful and offer alot of insight. Thanks

  • @et7298
    @et7298 6 років тому

    I love the way he go ahead and shoot the guns cause i go by sound an smothness

  • @hickok45
    @hickok45  14 років тому

    @idfsense , Thanks.

  • @NorthlandShooter
    @NorthlandShooter 14 років тому

    Hitting the gong with that little gun... Nicely done!

  • @PeepshowBaldwin
    @PeepshowBaldwin 8 років тому

    The only even partial downside I've found in my CW380 is that she sure does love to be clean.

    • @icysurfer1
      @icysurfer1 8 років тому

      And picky about ammo

  • @rockybass9764
    @rockybass9764 2 роки тому +1

    I have a Khar P380 couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn with it and was ready to sell it. Then I saw this and some other video’s praising it and went, hmmm. How can all these guy praise it when it’s not good for me? I thought, maybe it’s me and not the gun?
    1) I was using flat nose rounds. Which don;t work with the sharp loading ramp of the Khar.
    2) I noticed my grip was all wrong.
    So I painfully ran my 200 rounds of flat nose rounds 4 at a time Thru it and with a more correct grip at 7 yards I’m shooting 12” groups. Bought round nose rounds and wha la. Full clips 8” groups at 10 yards as fast I can. Damn glad I found this and a couple other good video’s. It is now my daily carry in a Unclegeorgeswalletholster.CoM holster.
    Glad I did some research. Nice video, thanks for saving me.

  • @jimhovater8755
    @jimhovater8755 6 років тому

    I picked up a PINK P380 for $325 otd at a gun show last summer. It has replaced my wife's S&W. 351PD as her EDC gun.

  • @jbstuff
    @jbstuff 3 роки тому

    I had a Sig 238 that I liked quite a bit. Got rid of it and this might be the striker fired 380 I'm looking for.

  • @sgt79lachance
    @sgt79lachance 14 років тому

    I THING EVERYTHING IS VERY SHOOT- ABLE TO YOU. NOW AM I CONFUSED ON WHAT 380 TO GET NOW, THANKS A LOT.

  • @Justshootinpaper
    @Justshootinpaper 14 років тому

    Very nice. One of these .380's are on my "to get list" at some point. I'll go with either the Ruger LCP or this Kahr P380...we'll see when that time comes. Keep up the great vids!

  • @wolfinside
    @wolfinside 13 років тому

    The Kahr P380 reminds me of the little brownings (baby browning?) that you used to see in old black and white movies. Usually carried in someones pocket, sometimes by a deadly woman, or bad guy. (think Maltese Falcon) I like this pistol.