I dont know the story behind why but we can only guess. A recoil spring system that not only sucks, but lends the thing to have constant and regular jams and FTF and FTEs. WebMAC Website & PrimaryArms website link: http://www.militaryarms.orgJoin Patreon and support MAC! At first glance, Japans first semi-automatic pistol design resembles the iconic Hey Dan, what gun have you designed or invested in? Because they just have a vendetta against these manufacturers? Ruger LCR in 38 spcl +P. you have to wear shorts with a tucked in shirt), the LCP II will be a great option. Buy Your Tickets Today! Years ago a mentor and I were at a range with an iron 30 plate/gong at 270 yards. I recommend them to people all the time, but I do caution that, as is to be expected with a DAO, the trigger is long. i cant effectively describe the feel of the action; except to say it was similar to dragging a cinder block up a gravel hill. And surely have not shot one or very little. I think by nature all auto pocket pistols suck. Id have to disagree with the cpx2s place on the list even though the company had growing pains. I have a SCCY too. The DB380 is a cheap subcompact 380 pocket pistol. M&P Shield EZ .380 6. My advice. Modular design, one of the easiest take downs in the history of guns, fantastic sights, easy to put on night sights without going to a Gun Smith. Remarkable build quality. The reason I hated it was they are DAO and the trigger pull was a mile long, i found my self pulling the trigger again before it reset. This is NOT a target gun. To quote his expertise is laughable. Keltec P-11 listed as 10+1 on THEIR website. The S&W MP EZ 380 read the reviews even on the Glock site they praise the SW MP 380 EZ I just hated the trigger. Bottom line: you can do much better. I dont care for the finger grooves, the chunky feel, or the bullets rattling in the magazine when they arent stacked just right. They pretty much invented the theory of if you get a good one its good, but when you get a bad one its bad. You mean like the crowd of voters that put Obama in office twice. She has had limp wrist cycling problems with other semi-auto pistols in the past. However it is not any where near the build quality of the Beretta Pico. There is an author named John Lott, who became a best seller from an unknown very quickly by doing exactly that. Stainless Steel receiver, chassis, guide rod, built like a tank. I broke the firing pin on the first day. Maybe so few were sold they didnt make the list. He does not know how to use it. You can hire chinese brokers to buy likes on Fakebook, and twitter followers by the thousands. That would be TTAG, and a handful of others. I just went through your site and clicked a one star on every gun over $500 and a 10 star on every gun under $500 with my only basis being I dont currently have an expendable $500 in my pocket and I dont like them because they are out of my budget Just kidding, I didnt, but anyone out there could do it, which is why I think your system is incredibly flawed by not at least holding reviewers to having to list a reason. Oh, it fits my hand great too. Prohibition: Why It Wouldnt Work Any Better With Guns Than It Did With Alcohol, Defendant Agrees Appeals Court Should Uphold Injunction Blocking New Yorks Law Banning Carrying Guns in Sensitive Places, Judge Robert L. Miller: Its an Insult to the Founders to Assume They Didnt Expect Gun Control in Future Generations. Mostly new firearm buyers that buy into all the advertising and ridiculous internet junk. Now I feel like I have t fire the XDS 9MM again before I trust it, Really shook me up when I casually pressed the trigger and got a light clunk. Sure just It is not some junker throwaway, but a solid, well machined piece with a heavy but smooth DAO trigger which emulates a DA revolver, by design and makes the piece perhaps a bit more safely carried and handled for many that may feel uncomfortable with a light, short pull SA. SRP: $269. I can do it blind folded. The original Ruger LCP has been perhaps the most well-known and popular .380 pocket pistol since it was first introduced in 2008. I challange anyone to break down the Pico and compare all parts to any of the Aluminum Chassis Pocket guns. However, it is pricey and a bit bulkier than some of the others. Ive no complaints. All guns I would have avoided anyway, except the Pico. Im a Glock 27 guy, so I dont mind recoil. The design was intended to produce more accuracy while only sacrificing marginal power. I normally enjoy Truth about guns. As long as you shoot the recommended ammo and keep your weapon cleaned, oiled properly, and replace any defective parts you will get much better performance. (I like Glocks, but between the trigger and the slimness of the Kahr, Im a convert) My least favorite aspect of the CM40, aside from the revolver-like capacity, is the stiffness of the slide spring. Beretta did a fine job on the Pocket Pistol. Then Ill be unstoppable!!!!! IO stopped making them and moved to Florida. Thats when I could get them to respond to my emails, that is. I have seen this kind of nonsense before but did not expect to see it here. The sights on the LCP II are built into the top of the slide like its predecessor. Its easy to see why: .380 pistols are typically small enough to carry in the pocket, they are unquestionably smaller and lighter than competing 9mm single stack autos or .38 snubnose revolvers. You do not get a small light pistol without trade offs. Thank-you. No problem for me but then I have fired well over 100,000 rounds in 50 years. For their size they are accurate but these are not range guns (especially the CM40). Everyones hand size and perception of recoil is different and therein lies the beauty of having choice. The Pico will eat any ammo I have fed it, and has proven flawless with thousands of rounds down range. Nice gun, but many of Kahr owners go to the Pico and never look back. I would love to meet you and show you what your are NOT talking about. I just dont see the silent u in that. Reliability is certainly suspect with a few of the .380's. Oh well the TCP I had isnt top 5-it ran good for me. Its been reliable since then for me. The spreadsheet seems flawed to me. In other words, its not pleasant to shot at all. More than ever, the PPK is a statement of sophistication. I called the factory and was accused of limp wristing. .40 maybe too big for a leetle sub-compact pistol. And than some. These are not military combat weapons. I have received grief for it as well. But this article should be called Articles to avoid like the Plague. And I will do my best to talk others out of Kahr products. Man, all I can say is when you mentioned the Pico, you sure messed up on that one. Anything In the Ring of Fire Family. . You must not even be able to read. There really is NO WAY to know if the rating is based on a real, objective assessment of the firearm. I doubt he even read the directions. I am no statistician but most of the sample sizes were very small. I have pocket holsters for all but the S&W and had been carrying the XDS 45 regularly till yesterday. Very small would suggest either real fanboys or real haters. I have shot the Pico with thousands of rounds and can honestly say I have Never had ONE single failure out of thousands of rounds. Ruger LCR Pistol Ruger LCR Ruger LCR .357 Mag. SuccySuckeySuckySucySukyNope. Not cheap, but beautifully crafted. The tiny gun is lightweight, inexpensive and comfortable to carry. Well, yes, Gigli did suck, but that wasnt known until later. :p. People generally avoid spam masquerading as journalism. Ruger markets the trigger as having a six pound pull. Painful to shoot, yes, but thats what you get when the gun barely weighs more than the bullet it fires. I own a hp380. I think Jimenez and Lorcen companies went bankrupt. Its manageable. All of this list (for the most part) are price point guns and no, you will not get HK quality for $200, but this list is about as fanboy as anything I have ever seen on here. Simple the heaviest with the most complicated recoil driven action. That being said my 9yr old daughter has no issue with 380 recoil in a 12ounce g The CPX-3 and CPX-4 is now available in 380 with less recoil. All you did is look at numerical reviews on the internet. I love shooting it, and I get closer groups than with my Kel-Tec P-11. Sorry, but NOT my Kahr. I think it would have to be the 2mm Kolibri. Its the worlds smallest handgun, and develops just 4 joules of muzzle energy. Its not a joke weapon Oh wow I finally got their awful website to workP3at is #1! Also LCP. yes the Masss might love them, but who the hell are the masses? Even a novice can see the better build quality of the Pico. Was definitely surprised that certain other brands didnt make the list. I have 100s of rounds through both my kahrs with zero fails. The grip is also slightly enlarged in order to get a better grip, with an improved stippling job as well to better accommodate wet or slippery conditions. Tiny, safety features, serious calibers, etc. Its not a range gun, and should not be treated as such. Lol, I think he is a troll with other guns as well. Or had a bad exp. Or the Springfield EMP (Though mine runs awesome, they are known for manufacturing problems). Trigger sucked. Nope. It seems like the all metal euro pistols of yester-year beat the new models in spades. You sound smart. It feels good in the hand and the materials and workmanship are fine. I agree, the P3AT is my go to light carry gun. After this 1911 bill gets passed, Ill be carrying a 1911. I laughed when I got to the CM40. Super gun, works every time. Its elegant lines and precision engineering have a timeless appeal. Built like a tank. Shocking that an IO Inc product is at the bottom of the barrel. It is not a pleasant gun to shoot, but a helluva lot worse on the receiving end. Empties wouldnt just fail to clear the slide; theyd never leave the chamber. One of the most MILD mannered pistols you can shoot in 380.They are Ultra reliable with all kinds of ammo. Glock 42 4. Current (and Growing) List of Exhibitors at the Texas Firearms Festival. The Pico is top notch. If you use ratings to determine which gun works or doesnt work for you, you are a fool. You got to be a rookie. Quick Summary: Our Top Picks For 5 Best .380 Pistols in 2022 1. http://www.waltherarms.com/handguns/ppk/ Thousands of flawless rounds and handles Hot ammo better than most guns handle standard ammo. Or has been suggested earlier you can just go snub nosed revolver. Totally precision stainless steel receiver, chassis, guide rod, best sights in class, best take down in class, One of the most Mild mannered shooting guns made for that size. Its is almost universally panned from young guys working behind the counter at Academy Sports to anyone who works in local gun shops. Overall, the trigger on the LCP II makes it infinitely easier to shoot than the original LCP. It would likely be more meaningful. Yep and they give AKs a bad name with how terrible theirs are. Can't argue with Sig, but I'd also add Beretta to that list, both the This is the J-Frame for the masses. People cant make crap up in their comments? The trigger seem to be the trouble people have with it. My Kahr is a nice but, but Finicky as heck. The DAO trigger is long but is consistent and smooth. There are many different 380 pistol options, but our favorites include the following: Ruger LCP II, Walther PK380, Kel-tec P3AT, Taurus Spectrum, and M&P Shield EZ. It is accurate, easy to shoot, recoil is manageable. The first generation CPX-1s had some problems and gave the company a bad rep starting out, but the company was so adamant that they fixed their second Gen guns that you can send any of the old ones back (they shipped in red boxes) and they will replace them with brand new Gen 2s (which ship in blackish gray boxes). For those of you looking specifically for a concealed carry pistol, hold off on buying a Glock just yet. Snicker. Kahr CW 380. Im about to order some more. Zero malfunctions in 300 rounds including pocket lint coverings. The LCP II also features forward and rear serrations on the slide, whereas the original LCP only featured serrations on the rear. I have a brand new Cobra that has never fired a shot ! Com-block mack chambered pistols, walthers, and the like just have better reliability w/ less break in. After each guns name, youll see its average user rating, that ratings margin of error and the number of votes: 1) Diamondback Firearms DB380 (4.3 stars 1.0, 25 votes). It is my bicycle gun. The SCCY model CPX-2 is a fine lightweight pistol that shoots a stopper round 9mm. You should consider using a Bayesian average for this situation. And of course not break down like they do with high volume shooting. Every gun has its limitations and knowledge goes a long way to ensure a positive outcome when it happens. AND, NAA has first class warranty service. Standing out as one of the smallest on this list, Kahr isnt a It was his first time shooting it (or any gun) ever. All of these features together, the improved trigger, the enhanced serrations, the stippling on the grip, and the slightly wider grip size all combine to make the LCP II a better handgun to shoot than the original LCP. Just like Fords. Literally, it is.) Mine works, has worked, continues to work, and has never not gone bang. Personally, Id avoid far more than just the bottom six. I just cant see myself ever paying for a gun called SuCCY! My other gun is a Beretta PX4. Stainless steel throughout the gun. Yes, Im sure theyre out there, but the odds youll score one of those unicorns remain low. You have to use the recommened ammo in the manual. Maybe something like this? Totally agree. IMHO it packs a great punch for a pistol that slips away in my pocket. Im guessing a .40 S&W round is just too unpleasant to shoot in this uber lightweight polymer-framed pocket gun. Most often the issue is people dry firing, or using hollowpoints. We buy a pocket gun for last-ditch self defense, which literally makes it a do-or-die gun. The trigger reset does suck but its still a great gun. S&W Bodyguard .380 7. Yes, he and others are social media whizkids, but not firearm experts. The Ring of Fire guns are small, super You do that and you will find hipoints and cobras to work as they are intended. You did NOT mention that the Pico has RE-STRIKE CAPAPIBILITY. Had it for about 6 months now and been to the range several times. I have to disagree about the SCCY CPX-2. It is designed as a personal defense arm not a target pistol or a plunker. Everything they make are just wrought with problems. The Beretta Pico is probably one of Berettas biggest blunders. Lol, it is more than obvious that John Hope does not have a clue about the Beretta Pico. And just recently bought my Third Pico. The thing stinks. I trust my Hellcat 380 as much as I do my S & W 39, but I prefer a tight revolver over any semi-auto when my life depends on it. Simple, easy and the Beretta Pico is in fact one of the most mild shooting Pocket Pistols out there. Accurate for cheap junk. Anyone have the Bersa .380. For that reason its got a little too much recoil and im not as accurate with it as i am with my heavier pistols chambered in 9mm and 40 caliber . I own two of them, shoot pockets guns each week and have been for years. Ruger has proven that you dont need to have an arduous and gritty trigger pull on a .380 auto and its likely that more manufacturers will now follow their lead. Cobra lasted 10 minutes in my house. Her gun was unloaded while the thugs were not. Got over 1000 rounds through it, and no problems. Im generally a fan of .40, though it does have a bit of a signature snap. The guns with the lower number of people voting are probably irrelevant no matter what their scores are. By the way John, I have the Kahr, yes nice gun.Shoots well. I bought it after reading the review on TTAG. But the reset on the trigger was so ridiculously long Id often miss follow up shots because I handt let it out far enough to reset. Tiny little semi-automatics sure, there are many good ones and many bad ones. good amount of rounds it is a damn good carry gun. Small, accurate and reliable. Having visited that site, I dont think their rating system really gives me enough information to choose between firearms. Their guns get copied because George Kelgren never copyrighted the designs. Get real. I trust the Colt, Kahr, and Rugers, but I would like more power. We indicate sponsored content as such. I. Also, I dont consider the CPX-2 to be a pocket pistol, nor should it be compared to some of the little single stack fluff-pieces the articles author referenced. Personally have no experience with them but it is to each his own and have heard nothing but good about these pistols. For this purpose, I actually switched to an NAA pug. Try the Sig P938 If you are truly carrying for protection you dont mind the Sig Price if your life is on the line and the P938 shoots like a minature 1911 Love mine and have had several friends buy them after shooting my P938 SAS. The Mag release is a piece of cake. The CM9 is a great gun. For its purpose, NOT Bullseye competition, it is a fine gun. I have no Idea how this writer came up with this Bottom Feeder nonsense. Regardless of your take on user ratings, I think you can safely ignore the bottom six guns and not worry about missing out on much. Just my two. Great sights, ability to change out to night sights and on and on. My Cpx 2 is not 100% reliable, but I did not expect it to be for $250. And worst and I do mean worst of all is the Magazine release, which might be the most poorly placed, poorly designed and impossible mag release on any gun ive ever handled. No problems with it at all. So there. 3) SCCY Industries CPX-2(4.3 stars 0.4, 99 votes). Recently we exchanged and shot each others weapon, I have a Taurus LCP 380. Each of these guns has a lightweight, compact design making them ideal for concealed carry. Heck, the CM40s steel-framed brother, the MK40, is currently ranked in the top 5 (granted, with only 10 votes so far). Trash. I dont see it. Still, if youre looking for a all purpose value like pistol then look no further (hesk Ive seen them for $200 NIB out the doorAnd yes, Kel-Tec got copied yet again! I happen to own a SCCY and have never ever had a FTF or FTE its a very light and compact gun in a 9mm platform with 11 rounds [Edit: Jeremy S. had issues w/ the Pico as well], 5) Kahr Arms CM40(3.8 stars 0.7, 36 votes). One of the finest pocket guns out there. And buying likes is one definite way to abuse it. ******SPONSORED CONTENT/PRODUCT PLACEMENT******. 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