Seecamp Magazine Extension

[DAdams]

One of the finest concealed carry semi-automatic handguns is the Seecamp in both .32 and .380 calibers. They are both the same size in either caliber.

http://www.mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.pdf

See Bobo's Mousegun Guide for details.

As the handgun is relatively small and light, it is quite a handful in .380. It is not the felt recoil so much as the result of the recoil providing trigger finger contact on the guard severe enough after a few rounds to break flesh. Many owners/shooters just put a bandaid on prior to shooting just to avoid the bash gash.

It has been suggested over the years by owners that a magazine extension providing more hand contact and less movement might reduce the contact.

Seecamp was never interested in developing such, but recently someone did and it reportedly provides better control and reduces the index finger/guard contact.

Here is a before and after photo. This magazine extension is available for both LWS 32 and 380 in either aluminum or anodized black.


Seecamp LWS .380 and 4Sevens Quark Titanium LE LED Flashlight



Installation was simple and this is a finely fabricated/machined item.
I am looking forward to giving it a try, but it feels great looks nice and doesn't effect carry quality.

They are available from:

www.sigpower.com

I have no affiliation with Sigpower

 

[usp9]

Interesting and well executed, but it seems to defeat the purpose a bit. Small is good IMO, but I admit, I've never fired my Seecamp with an extention anything, so it's tough to criticize.

 

[DAdams]

It isn't necessary IMO if you aren't being injured by shooting 21 rounds.

I thought I would give it a try, the Seecamps are so darn small to begin with the extension was not noticeable while carrying.

 

[smirnoff a]

Any new Seecamp accessory is always welcome. I don't have any control/bite problems with my 32 version, but 380 could be a hand-full and this accessory would problably provide a great benefit at the range.

While we are on a Seecamp subject, is it still about a year-long wait to buy a 380 version? Do they still sell above MSRP?

 

[DAdams]

smirnoff a

While we are on a Seecamp subject, is it still about a year-long wait to buy a 380 version? Do they still sell above MSRP?

I think the backlog on a .380 is closer to two years now at the list price of arount $875.

There is a waiting list to get on the order list.....

"Just talked to Sandi (at Seecamp) and I am on the waiting list to put an order in to be on the real waiting list. The anticipation starts now !!!"

When Wiley Clapp wanted to include the .380 for a test and for the recent Article in American Rifleman Larry Seecamp told him there weren't any available for test as they were all in private hands or committed to for two years.

The recent Gun Broker History is 930-11250 on the last 12 sold.

The .32 are under $500 and I think readily available.

 

[DAdams]

Here is some recent advice from a Seecamp Forum Member:

"If you really want a LWS380, I would suggest doing as a lot of members (including myself) have done: pay whatever the going price is for a LWS380, then order one (or get on the waiting list) from Seecamp and sell either one when it arrives. Doing it this way, you are essentially paying MSRP for a LWS380, although it may take in excess of 2 years to "break even".

I would also recommend that you decide in advance how much you're willing to pay for "instant gratification", and be ready to pounce when one shows up that meets your criteria. They do pop up for sale occasionally at reasonable prices, especially in the WTS section of this forum.

If you haven't already, you should consider the LWS32. They can be found NIB for $400-450, or ordered with a few months wait. I've had one for close to 10 years now, and frankly if I could keep only one, I would keep my LWS32 over my LWS380. "

 

[usp9]

There is a waiting list to get on the order list.....

Now that's funny!

I think??

Funny in a :banghead: sort of way I guess.

 

[DAdams]

There is a waiting list to get on the order list.....

Now that's funny!

I think??

Funny in a sort of way I guess.

Must be nice to have a two year plus backlog. Nice job security.

 

[smirnoff a]

Dang. Popular little thing. I remember the street price was about a grand and the wait for the MSRP price model was about a year. I got my 32 a couple of years back for $400 NIB.

I think when the street price for Seecamp 380 Exceeds $1K, the Rohrbaugh becomes and obvious choice that fills the segment nitch.

 

[DAdams]

I think when the street price for Seecamp 380 Exceeds $1K, the Rohrbaugh becomes and obvious choice that fills the segment nitch.

The Rohrbaugh is 18 ounces loaded compared with the Seecamp at 14.

I have a PM9 which is 20 loaded. Personally 16 ounces is about my limit for pocket carry weight.

I find the Seecamp 380 in its size and weight category the utmost in discrete carry and mine from round one has never had an issue.

It is quite like I guess a LCP but I'm not keen on the little poly guns. They didn't fare well in Wiley Clapps recent test, only the Rohrbaugh passed and it was the 380 version which is a big 380. Attributed to lack of break-in....:banghead:

At 15 ounces I go to my revolver a M&P 340 with CT grip and XS night sights for pocket carry when I want something with a little more oomph. It will run up to and including .357.

 

[smirnoff a]

That is true about the weight. I noticed that problem wiht my NAA Guardian 380 - I no longer carry that one. However, I'd probably still go with Rohrbaugh 9MM if I were to look at the Rolls Royce of the pocket guns.

 

[DAdams]

I'd probably still go with Rohrbaugh 9MM if I were to look at the Rolls Royce of the pocket guns.

I concur. Love those carbon fibre grips. If it weren't for the fact I already had the PM I probably would have done the R9 but I don't know if I knew about it 4 years ago. I was a neo then.

You have a nice line*up btw. I'm in the market for a P99 AS in .40.

The Kahr Elites are very nice too.