do you own and shoot a .380?
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Seymour380
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Thanks Sir, sure enjoy it.
toivo
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Heavier, snappier, and a lot better looking ...
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Racinfan83
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I've only owned 2 .380's.. A Taurus TCP I bought new, took to range, fired 100 rds (sort of). At least once in every mag full it either jammed, dropped the mag out, or both. Wife and I both are experienced shooters and it did it to both of us. Got rid of that p.o.s. and said adios to Taurus forever.
Wife bought an M&P 380 EZ just cuz it was a good deal - have to say we both enjoy shooting that at the range. Accurate, reliable, and very limited recoil - especially after I hung a light/laser under the front.
Wife bought an M&P 380 EZ just cuz it was a good deal - have to say we both enjoy shooting that at the range. Accurate, reliable, and very limited recoil - especially after I hung a light/laser under the front.
Ignition Override
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No longer, somewhat regrettably.
My commercial (Russian
) .380 Makarov had a 100% reliable function over a few hundred total rds. used - all of it Russian ammo.
Extremely rugged also-and this should not surprise anybody.
When I watched actress/model Paulina Andreeva
in "The Method" series (Netflix; also watched her in "BetterThan Us" series), I considered shopping for another Makarov......
.....because of the extra appeal she gave the little tank. I liked junior detective Esenya Steklova.
---Not kidding one bit about being prompted by Paulina's image (why deny it)--. I had owned two Bulgies (9x18), two East German (9x18) Makarovs and the .380 (commercial).
The best holster for my Makarovs, Sig P6, CZ PCR has Only been a "clip-less" Remora, two different sizes.
You're never gonna have a loose belt when using any holster....Are you?
The same belt tension which allows Other holsters to remain secure also works fine with the 'classic' Remora having No Clip.
Unlike the hardshell Crossbreed, The Remora keeps the handguns' grips touching my hip (9 o'clock) and is easy to reposition. I've jogged at a normal pace on running trails, with No movement of the holster or Any of my handguns guns.
My commercial (Russian
) .380 Makarov had a 100% reliable function over a few hundred total rds. used - all of it Russian ammo.Extremely rugged also-and this should not surprise anybody.
When I watched actress/model Paulina Andreeva
in "The Method" series (Netflix; also watched her in "BetterThan Us" series), I considered shopping for another Makarov...........because of the
extra appeal she gave the little tank. I liked junior detective Esenya Steklova.---Not kidding one bit about being prompted by Paulina's image (why deny it)--. I had owned two Bulgies (9x18), two East German (9x18) Makarovs and the .380 (commercial).
The best holster for my Makarovs, Sig P6, CZ PCR has Only been a "clip-less" Remora, two different sizes.
You're never gonna have a loose belt when using any holster....Are you?
The same belt tension which allows Other holsters to remain secure also works fine with the 'classic' Remora having No Clip.
Unlike the hardshell Crossbreed, The Remora keeps the handguns' grips touching my hip (9 o'clock) and is easy to reposition. I've jogged at a normal pace on running trails, with No movement of the holster or Any of my handguns guns.
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Col. Harrumph
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Mine's a PPK and I've been very happy with it despite that fella at luckygunner.com badmouthing it on youtube. Don't carry it much b/c it ain't a revolver.
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wtf808 writes:
I wanted one of those for quite a while for both the metal frame and the "real" double-action trigger. Never saw one locally when I had the money, though.
Eventually picked up a Taurus TCP when I saw one for a good price, but never really carried it over the P32 I'd already owned. Now, I have the LCP-MAX.
I wanted one of those for quite a while for both the metal frame and the "real" double-action trigger. Never saw one locally when I had the money, though.
Eventually picked up a Taurus TCP when I saw one for a good price, but never really carried it over the P32 I'd already owned. Now, I have the LCP-MAX.
Armybrat
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I bought two of those new several years ago - the last one on closeout from CDNN for $199.99, and it came with 5 magazines. Gifted it to one of my sons who says it is a reliable, good little shooter. They are well made and the fit & finish was very good.
In my experience the TCP either worked or it didn't work. I have one that I used to carry that was 100% reliable, never had a jam. My friend had one that as you said jammed once in every magazine. Unfortunate.
Over the last 30 or so years I've carried on and off a .380 automatic. Colts, KelTec, FEG, Walther etc. All shot reliably with ball ammo. At the velocities generated by the .380 even in a 4 inch barrel are never going to be any barn burners.
Expansion will be a hit or miss proposition. For immediate stopping power the Magsafe rounds can't be beat. Problem is three fold - expensive, may not cycle reliably after the first round, and wound depth may not get to the vitals. Used it on a rabid animal and a honey dew mellon (yes it was attacking) and in both instances it entered the brain cavity turned it to mush and did not exit.
A slightly better choice would be Glasser Safety slugs or PowRball ammo. Both have a FMJ profile and feed very well and are seen as the same as hard ball for states like NJ.
Also don't know if the Browning has the same firing pin lock that the Colt has where until you pull the trigger there's a block of steel preventing the firing pin from coming into contact with the primer.
Yes the .380 is a compromise. Me? If things look like they are going south terminally, I want a 105MM howitzer loaded with bee hive rounds. until they make a pocket model, I'm carrying my Colt Pony and see what the future brings
Expansion will be a hit or miss proposition. For immediate stopping power the Magsafe rounds can't be beat. Problem is three fold - expensive, may not cycle reliably after the first round, and wound depth may not get to the vitals. Used it on a rabid animal and a honey dew mellon (yes it was attacking) and in both instances it entered the brain cavity turned it to mush and did not exit.
A slightly better choice would be Glasser Safety slugs or PowRball ammo. Both have a FMJ profile and feed very well and are seen as the same as hard ball for states like NJ.
Also don't know if the Browning has the same firing pin lock that the Colt has where until you pull the trigger there's a block of steel preventing the firing pin from coming into contact with the primer.
Yes the .380 is a compromise. Me? If things look like they are going south terminally, I want a 105MM howitzer loaded with bee hive rounds. until they make a pocket model, I'm carrying my Colt Pony and see what the future brings
CapnMac
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My LGS has a 380 R1 for $800--which is sore tempting, other than I need another 380 like I need more taxes to pay . . . sigh
rperyam
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I've had a Kahr P380 and added Big Dot sights. Have carried it for about 10 years in a Recluse holster. Love it. Just started reloading for it and now my daughter wants one for her CCW. My other 380 is and old Walther PPK/s that I've had for about 40 years. Used to carry it CCW but a little heavy. Do enjoy shooting it and have never had a problem with any loads.
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I had the stainless version of the Colt Government 380. What your picture doesn't show, is how much thinner the 380 is, which makes it easier to conceal. I don't know how many years I had mine, but, finally sold it because a few times, when I took it out of my vest pocket, the safety was off. It was probably the best 380 I owned.
Really thinking about the Ruger 380 max. Really don't like the trigger on my BG380, even after I had a Galloway trigger installed.
Really thinking about the Ruger 380 max. Really don't like the trigger on my BG380, even after I had a Galloway trigger installed.
My Colt Gov't Model .380 and I have gone some places.
It's sitting on top of my SIG 365XL in the photo above.
For griggles, that 380 is what I used to qualify for the TX CHL Instructor's course (which may suggest how long ago that was).
It gets win STHP as I know exactly where those go, and I have a few boxes stashed away (along with some S&B fmj)
I had similar problems with my 380 Colt Government model. I still have mine, but it doesn't get any carry time anymore.
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Nothing says "merry Christmas " like a little early morning draw and fire drills.
It had been a while since I shot it because my .380 supply is low...especially my HSTs
This little booger is awesome. Only one ammo related failure in its lifetime. Not only do I trust it...I bought one for Mrs. also.
It is very accurate...but like any micro, or snub...you better bring all your marksmanship skill with you to shoot it. It isn't easy...but It'll do it if you do.
It had been a while since I shot it because my .380 supply is low...especially my HSTs
This little booger is awesome. Only one ammo related failure in its lifetime. Not only do I trust it...I bought one for Mrs. also.
It is very accurate...but like any micro, or snub...you better bring all your marksmanship skill with you to shoot it. It isn't easy...but It'll do it if you do.
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Shivahasagun
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Well I've changed my mind again.
Currently carrying the Beretta M81FS with the .380 barrel & Fiocchi FMJ. Using the .32 barrel for practice. I've got alot of .32.
Currently carrying the Beretta M81FS with the .380 barrel & Fiocchi FMJ. Using the .32 barrel for practice. I've got alot of .32.
CapnMac
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This made me curious, and having nothing better to do, took the calipers to them.
Through the grip--the thickest dimension on both--the SIG was 26.2mm and the Colt was 25.5mm (that's the stock grip, not the slip on adapter).
The slides, though, are very different-- the Colt is 18.78mm; the SIG 23.94mm.
3mm is 0.118" just shy of an 1/8". But, the slide is going to be wrapped in the thickness of the holster, as well, so it's the bulk of the grip that's like to be most contrary.
Now, to be fair, the Colt does feel a tad slimmer; if also feeling a tad shorter in the grip length than my 365X.
And, it's really a wash to me, left hand/right hand; different but the same, all at once.
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How is that one? Quality, reliability etc? I held one and it felt nice.
I've been meaning to buy a RIA baby rock 1911, just looked on GB and there was a seller with 5 of them for $339.00 each. I bought one, by the time I got done with all the taxes and shipping it came out at $404.85, still not bad.
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