A Pocketable .380 that will hold up at range

[kokapelli]

NAA Guardian. Heavy, recoil absorbing and you can shoot it until the cows come home. I guarantee you that it will outlast a LCP or P3AT.

Yes but will your hand and pocket. I had one and it felt like I was carrying a brick in my pocket, it tore my trigger finger up and was not a very reliable feeder.

It was an enormous relief when I replaced it with a P32 and eventually a P3AT when they came out.

 

[Jabr0ney]

I think right now im going to be going for a keltec. Havent decided on the P32, P3AT, of PF9. Ill have to see at my local gun show this weekend if the pf9 is small enough for my pockets.

 

[Clark]

kokapelli
... it felt like I was carrying a brick in my pocket,

For 15 years I have marveled at guys around me that pack all steel handguns, and are disgusted with my Kel-tecs.

They are even grossed out by Glocks.

I will not even carry a Glock, it is too uncomfortable.

So it is a trade off between aesthetics of materials and aesthetics of feeling weight and thickness.

I weigh everything; pistol, knife, camera, cell phone, flashlight, magnifier, car keys, money clip, shoes, etc.

 

[TennJed]

NAA Guardian. Heavy, recoil absorbing and you can shoot it until the cows come home. I guarantee you that it will outlast a LCP or P3AT.

I have the Guardian on my short list and I want one really bad, but I will say this about Kel Tec, if you wear out a P3AT they will send you a brand new one for free

 

[Onward Allusion]

TennJed
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Originally Posted by Onward Allusion
NAA Guardian. Heavy, recoil absorbing and you can shoot it until the cows come home. I guarantee you that Just wanted to give you a heads up, unfortunately I was not able to ship yesterday. My truck broke down , and it is in the shop. I will get a loaner car tomorrow and ship within the next voile of days. I will provide a tracking number. Again I apologize for the delayit will outlast a LCP or P3AT.


I have the Guardian on my short list and I want one really bad, but I will say this about Kel Tec, if you wear out a P3AT they will send you a brand new one for free

I think you got the quoting mixed up with another message...

Anyways, the NAA Guardian is a good gun. It's dimensionally smaller than the Kel-Tec and most other .380s out there, but it is very heavy for a pocket gun. At 20oz loaded, it is twice as heavy as a LCP or P3AT. I typically back pocket carry mine in a Desantis, but even then - it drags if I'm not wearing a good belt.

 

[TennJed]

I think you got the quoting mixed up with another message...

Anyways, the NAA Guardian is a good gun. It's dimensionally smaller than the Kel-Tec and most other .380s out there, but it is very heavy for a pocket gun. At 20oz loaded, it is twice as heavy as a LCP or P3AT. I typically back pocket carry mine in a Desantis, but even then - it drags if I'm not wearing a good belt.

Strange about the quote. It mixed in with a PM I sent. I probably need to quit posting on my iPhone .

The Guardian is the gun I have "almost bought" more than any other. I have set out to get one quite a few times only to get something else. Oneday soon I hope to have one

 

[K-Rod]

For $300 you can't go wrong with the Bersa CC. Shaved sights & hammer. Has a little more "Meat" to it but the recoil is nice. My wife & I both have one & very happy with it.

 

[Oldgoat03]

LCP/S&W BG/KT P3AT - All good

I have a S&W BG (integ laser), My wife has a Keltec P3AT (added CT laser), My daughter has the Ruger LCP with CT laser. I can tell you from personal experience that all 3 are flawless in operation, comfortably carry in pocket (front jeans or jacket) and leave no print visible with normal fit clothing.

We shoot 50-100 rds through them each range trip without problem. I prefer the BG because it has a slide lock and manual safety.

I'd certainly prefer my .45ACP 1911 for defense and of course shooting but to be honest I rarely carried it. We all carry these little pocket pistols even in warm weather which is something we rarely if ever did with other compact weapons Including g26. I wouldn't hesistate to recommend any of them.

After having said the above none of them meet the $300 reqm't new.

I hope this helps
Bob

 

[krupparms]

The Sig.238 is a fine .380&shoots just fine. But the Kel -Tec P32. &P3AT are fine shooting autos also. But at the end of a long day you will be happier with the lighter wight of the Kel-Tecs. JMO.

 

[MICHAEL T]

Bersa CC as thunder not really pocket gun.

I carry a KelTec 380 Have for last several years never had first problem Recoil isn't that bad I carry and shoot Corbon DPX in it since DPX came out.

Not of these pistol made for 2or 300 rounds at range every week . They are a carry SD pistol . Shoot box of 50 once a month and you will be fine .

 

[One_Jackal]

You don't have to shoot your carry gun at the range. Any 22 of the same size will emulate your carry weapon just fine.

 

[Cokeman]

Funny.