I limited this list to the bottom six guns to reduce room for disagreement and keep it simple. How about some info on some of the pocket pistols that may be considered the best? You must not even be able to read. Expand your opinion to something legitimate and/or constructive with first hand knowledge. Id never heard of the site; wanted to check it out to see how much I want to buy the article at face value. Horrible, awful trigger. Really disappointed in how this was presented. He does not know how to use it. Or did all those voters fly to Russia to test them out? Did you give them Cyrillic numbers to rate with? BUT! M&P Shield EZ .380 6. I still have the same problem. Worked fine til the last shot on the second reload. WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF THE .380 POCKET PISTOL? This is what I really hate about stories like the one posted. The design was intended to produce more accuracy while only sacrificing marginal power. Ive no complaints. They sent me a replacement gun that wouldnt chamber the 1st round. Booth #72617 Cabot Guns Keep up the good work Jed, and thanks for the article. The PPK established a defining influence on the design of concealed carry firearms. Happy ending. .380 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) This ammunition round was first introduced by Colt back in 1908, to use in its new Colt Model 1908, which was a compact, hammerless semi-automatic pistol. 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. I do feel though that its a little too light for a 9mm caliber . Broke the ejector. Using that, Ive compiled a spreadsheet of the resultsby filtering down 200+ subcompact handguns, first by caliber (nothing weaker than .380 ACP), and then by size (nothing bigger than 5.77 long x 4.4 tall).That left 44 semi-autos, which I sorted by each guns average user rating. Overall, the trigger on the LCP II makes it infinitely easier to shoot than the original LCP. The sccy is a great budget pistol. 6. Wrong about sccy. However, it is pricey and a bit bulkier than some of the others. I own some pretty toys and more expensive carry guns but for everyday carry i choose between my CPX 2 and S&W 442 and feel just as confident with either. Stainless steel through out the gun. I love mine(CPX 2,no safety) Best carry gun for your dollar bar none. I fire a couple of magazines a month thru them so as not to get too rusty . Really it sounds like some pretty crappy customer service. Its a sharp designed pistol with a great price . But with 99 votes in, the math is clear: the CPX-2 stinks. It is my bicycle gun. Just my two. The thing is about Cobras, hi points that people that call them junk have never actually researched the gun. It therefore must perform when called upon. Reliability is certainly suspect with a few of the .380's. Remarkable build quality. You do not have one clue about what you are talking about. Any kind of ammo. Id limit my search to guns rated north of 6.0 on my surveyand Id stay far away from the below-average offerings from Jimenez, Boberg, NAA, MasterPiece, etc. 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. Everything they make are just wrought with problems. until you find a way to weed out braindead haters who vote based on their idiotic and unedumacated feelings all of your results will be skewed by gun store rednecks who dont know what the word ballistic even means. AMEN . The reason the trigger pull is lighter is because it is a SA trigger versus the DA trigger on the original LCP. Unfortunately, my DB380 experience has mirrored that ofmany of our peers. Oh, it fits my hand great too. They are kind of like the Nancy Pelosis in the outdoor industry. From what I understand the early ones with the safety have issues compared to the later ones without a safety. Apparently their readership likes Sigs with large sample sizes. Web.380 pocket pistols have a well-deserved reputation for having some of the worst trigger pulls of any semi-automatic pistols on the market. I would bet my life on this smallish, nice looking pistol. Anyone have the Bersa .380. But despite those advantages, .380 pocket pistols have also been plagued by a number of downsides. ONE STAR FOR YOU! kind of reviews. Do not yank the magazine friends. How many times are there accidental discharges from soft triggers? I understand its not for everyone but its a good quality firearm with excellent customer service. I am surprised high point 380 & 9mm werent included in your list. Cant say LCP is much better than any of these above, but it has been reliable. I like the concept at least. Man this Truth about guns article really burns me up. Just like Fords. Its tight, even well after break-in. So special, they ride the short bus. I own a SCCY CPX-2 personally and it has been a flawless gun. The SCCY is even rated for +P ammo, in modest doses, according to the company. Fan boys gotta fan boy, and critics gotta criticize. Recently we exchanged and shot each others weapon, I have a Taurus LCP 380. But unlike those highly rated guns, the Hellcat IIs rating is in the toilet. I have 2 of them. The problem with the group wisdom line of thinking is that you cannot separate the people with actual hands on experience with the firearm in question from actual users, which is always a problem with new guns. Empties wouldnt just fail to clear the slide; theyd never leave the chamber. Designed to be smaller and more compact than the Nambu 14 for use by armored vehicle crewmen and pilots, the pistol had design Far better than any of the others gun you talk about on this rag of a story. Had it for about 6 months now and been to the range several times. 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). The take down lever is actually easy to use once get use to it. Sure you can spend $500 on a Glock or what ever else you want to list but the specs on this gun make it a easy choice and hell I can buy two for the price of most good guns. And they didnt offer to just replace the thing, which is what I would do rather than leaving a dissatisfied customer wholl then post a comment like this on the internet. Personally, I only go by in person reviews, in this internet age, from people proven trustworthy. Got the Hellcat thrown in when I bought another gun. The Picos have a huge fan base. I must be the unicorn master then, because I own each of the firearms listed, except the Hellcat, (I have never heard of it before this article) and have never had an issue with any of them. Probably have about 2500 rounds through it. I went through 4 LCP. Nope. Must be the best gun ever. Try posting a survey asking for votes on Glocks, for instance, and you will get a very polarized response . I like mine. Can't argue with Sig, but I'd also add Beretta to that list, both the All semi auto weapons will jam at one time or another, and dont feel the same in everyones hand.. I have not had to use them as my SCCY has functioned perfectly so far. Anything In the Ring of Fire Family. Sean, I cannot find documentation of John Lott having bought reviews on Amazon. Their guns get copied because George Kelgren never copyrighted the designs. And surely have not shot one or very little. Any failure rates? And BTW, the gunsgunsguns link doesnt work. 6) IO Hellcat II (2.9 stars 0.6, 32 votes). I have received grief for it as well. She has had limp wrist cycling problems with other semi-auto pistols in the past. 2) Cobra Firearms CA380 (4.3 stars 0.9, 36 votes). Generally the heavier it is the less recoil. But people usually get .380 to conceal them. If you just care about recoil the Berretta cheeta is a go Its definitely not perfect but it is far from the worst gun Ive owned. Ruger listened to the criticism, which resulted in the birth of the LCP II. I some what question these results mainly because I own one of the guns on this list. Ive owned a CPX 2 for about a year and we shoot every weekend. When I dress up, the P380 is the best answer to the pocket-carry problem. Wecantdislike shooting it so much that well never practice with it. My Cpx 2 is not 100% reliable, but I did not expect it to be for $250. After we shot a bit we could ring that gong regularly. I can do it blind folded. He talks about having to yank the Mag. The Ring of Fire guns are small, super Glad to see it was noted as rating highly, and not on the list. However, they are among the worst guns for concealed carry. So, pocket guns being inherently hard to shoot and prone to limp wristing will experience failures. Thats whats currently on my hip and I love it. . An odd shaped frame that in my opinion they actually went too small on trying to outdo everyone to be the king of small in 380s. For instance, I have owned 4 lcps and the pico will run circles around them. I am no statistician but most of the sample sizes were very small. In regards to the Cobra a lot of people dissing the gun are those who fire hollowpoints through it. Why Beretta didnt copy the ergonomics on that is a mystery to me. In fact, reading them, even with comments, is quite nearly a waste of time. For 2022, the Roughneck will be available in a recoil-friendly .380 ACP. Otherwise a worthy imitator of the abandoned Walther PPK. It is designed as a personal defense arm not a target pistol or a plunker. In the case of the SCCY they are worth it. Check out the 380 showdown in GunWorldin 2012all 3 Keltecs broke and wouldnt run right. Its been reliable since then for me. After this 1911 bill gets passed, Ill be carrying a 1911. Yea James, if you look the SCCY gets like 4.3 stars the best out of this bunch and has the one of the higest vote stats and whats the comment from the author oh this gun stinks based on what? Ultra smooth shooters. Very very inconsistent across the board for everything they make to not be considered really bad. Nicer than the price would indicate. The Pico is a great gun. Keltec P-11 listed as 10+1 on THEIR website. Bodyguard were well rated. For College Campuses! Or the Kahr in there? I know one person who had a nightmare of an experience with the Diamondback ..380. Do they now have 12 round mags? And the Pico will run like a sewing machine. In 2017, SIG Sauer produced a unicorn of a pistol in the P365. Was definitely surprised that certain other brands didnt make the list. My old PPK/s doesnt like Blazer alum. Plus, the Picos 9mm cousin, the Nano, rates well above average. Every trigger Ive ever pulled is better than the LCP. Seriously, it works if you have a fresh pair of springs in it. Glad I didnt see mine. I met Leghorn at a Range Day last year and he knows little about handling a weapon. Last but not least, and while this is entirely personal preference, many regard .380 autos as having poor ergonomics due to the fact that their extraordinarily small size means you cant get a full grip on them. Like others, I am a bit surprised by the poor showing of the Beretta. Avoid Straight Blowback pistols These have a barrel permanently affixed to the frame versus the Delayed Blowback pistols, who have a barrel th The trigger is about smooth and deliberate. I am a Pocket gun enthusiast. Votes on the best or worst of anything are all based on personal experience or having an ax to grind. 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. The SCCY model CPX-2 is a fine lightweight pistol that shoots a stopper round 9mm. 400 hundred rounds of various FMJ and hollow points without a single failure. I alone will take up the Masterpiece banner, carry it aloft, plant it on the nearest peak and proclaim, Get thee 6 extra recoil springs and thou shalt have a decent pistol for a year or more, even.. Beretta has been making guns for over 500 years and nice guns. You want an example of why internet polls are not representative? 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 My son made sure I carried a SW9VE for daily use. Note that I said voted and not have ever even touched the gun at a pawn shop, let alone fired it.. This article was amateurishly conceived and executed, even if only judging by the hit-piece commentary on the SCCY. But for a handgun of last resort, I prefer an Airweight. Kahr P380 is the definitive pocket gun. The CPX-2 fails to fully eject one shell per magazine. . It is not a pleasant gun to shoot, but a helluva lot worse on the receiving end. We indicate sponsored content as such. How many times do you change magazines in a self defense situation? All you did is look at numerical reviews on the internet. George have you tried a different ammo brand? WebMAC Website & PrimaryArms website link: http://www.militaryarms.orgJoin Patreon and support MAC! I chose. Not sure why the Sccy is on this list, I own a cpx2 and its great! The only thing about that bill is that allows those in a govt approved marksmenship program to buy them first. Im not going to bash talk the CPX-2 , but its going to take me a while to get use to it. I cant count on my DB380 to run consistently, so I had to give it a low rating. My God, have you really shot or even handled one? Or the Springfield EMP (Though mine runs awesome, they are known for manufacturing problems). Well, Taurus only makes one gun that really meets the pocket pistol criteria set forth in the article. Five for sure and nobody can show otherwise. My Gosh folks, this is total BS, read the directions. I have literally spoken to no one that has said anything positive about the Pico. Women need to be told about the woman in Birmingham who was being robbed and pulled out a gun. they gladly took it back and said the Cobra .380 was selling like hotcakes. Ruger LCR Pistol Ruger LCR Ruger LCR .357 Mag. Caveat: I bought mine used, so I dont know if the previous owner had done any tweaking to get it that reliable or not, or whether a factory-fresh one would need any sort of break-in period. Both the front and rear sights are black which can make it difficult to see them if you are aiming against a dark background. I will say they like Ruger and a few other vendors copied Kel-Tec once again as this thing look like a P11. Look at the back of the slide. I sell guns and have ZERO hesitation about selling someone a CPX-2 for everyday carry. They have gotten great reviews and by the serial numbers and manufacture dates on the 2 guns, their sales have gone up 4x but the QC has suffered greatly. By the way, break down the Kahr and compare it to the Pico. I own expensive pistols and revolvers, as well as a SCCY CPX-2. Pointing a gun will not stop a thug. It is my favorite except the 15 ounce weight makes it have more recoil than a typical 9mm. Will eventually add a CW380 as a BUG and for times when the CM40 is just too big ha ha. http://virtualchick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/unicorn.jpg, http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty1.jpg, http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty2.jpg, http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-right.jpg, http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-left.jpg. Uh no. It shot pretty well overall, but the trigger sucked. Diamondback has been plagued by trouble. Though my CW380 was also unreliable and pinched my finger after firing. The number of ratings is what sold his other books. He didnt even require them to be positive. I assume the reason the CM40 sucks is similar. This only naturally makes it more difficult to fire properly like we just talked about. No it is not a light striker fired trigger. The spreadsheet seems flawed to me. Here is some news for you. Actually if the SCCY is on here then the Mill Pro G2 should be also, and that gun is a trainwreck compared to the SCCY. Zero malfunctions in 300 rounds including pocket lint coverings. http://virtualchick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/unicorn.jpg. My NAA .380 ACP with Novak 3 dot night sights has been 100% reliable with every ammo tried and as accurate as I am. Theres room for disagreement, but probably only because some peoples pockets are bigger and can hold bigger guns. Cobra lasted 10 minutes in my house. Best 380 Ive ever had. Great little pistol. One now has over 4,000 rounds of flawless ammo down range the other now over 1500 and have never broken a firing pin. .380 pocket pistols are incredibly easy to conceal, and this is what is largely attributed to their long time popularity in the United States. These arent big enough vote pools anyway. His comment about the mag release tell xme his knowledge of the Beretta Pico is limited to picking one up at the most. 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. I trust the Colt, Kahr, and Rugers, but I would like more power. In other words, its not pleasant to shot at all. BTW except for the cobra all these little guns got good reviews at various timesFWIW. No sights (Stick it up their nose and pull the trigger). Ive never seen one that ran well or was anything but unpleasant to shoot, provided you can get more than one round off without a misfeed. Its a joy to shoot. Once in a great while, a firearm becomes so popular that it becomes a cultural icon. I carry it about as often as I carry a Glock 19 mainly based upon clothing/belt shortcomings in dress scenarios. Lol, a very nice DAO, the new Gen is much lighter. The Beretta APX has a 4.4 rating from 22 votes It sucks so hard that its suckage transcends space and time. Those small NAA revolvers you have to learn how to safely load and unload. Yes, the LCP II is still a .380 pocket pistol and as a result is still snappy. By the way John, I have the Kahr, yes nice gun.Shoots well. Tiny little semi-automatics sure, there are many good ones and many bad ones. Not cheap, but beautifully crafted. I had a CPX-2, functionality and reliability i couldnt complain about. The cobra looks very similar to a firearm my mother owns. Only time I tried one I did not like it. But hey, thanks for calling regulars to this site a-holes. 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 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 . This article by Alex Joseph originally appeared at Gun News Daily in 2019. Most often the issue is people dry firing, or using hollowpoints. It is also the only 10 shot 9mm you can find that is truly small enough to pocket carry. I own a SCCY CPX-2. He rated it 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, I dont hate it. Still, thats pretty tepid, and our readers rate it well below average. Never had a malfunction, easy to shoot, accurate, and good looking whats not to like? How many times does anyone complain about a bad trigger in a self defense situation? Thats along what I was thinking. A bunch. Tiny, safety features, serious calibers, etc. I shoot a lot of pocket guns. I certainly wouldnt be happy. The price is right, but the performance and ratings just arent. . I think you would be hard pressed to find any thing this good for that price. I bought a SCCY CPX-2 a few months ago . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. She shot both, along with a used Beretta .380, and chose the Sig despite the price being just about double at the time. They are well known for their % of guns that have failure rates compared to the ones that dont. Very small would suggest either real fanboys or real haters. When I told him I never have a problem with my P-11 or my wifes Ruger SR-9, he then said maybe its the ammo. 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. HICKCOCK45 SAID OF THE PICO I really like this trigger. Surprised the Remington R51 didnt make this list. Have you put more than a box through it? Double strike capability, Magazines all stainless that look like custom 1911 mags. I fell for the Pico hype. i cant effectively describe the feel of the action; except to say it was similar to dragging a cinder block up a gravel hill. This article was total BS. For their size they are accurate but these are not range guns (especially the CM40). The LCP II also features forward and rear serrations on the slide, whereas the original LCP only featured serrations on the rear. Ill definitely be checking it out. 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. These arent Rambo guns, they are self defense guns. the fact you just dont like it? But with the right technique and practice, its fine. Granted, .380 pocket autos are not guns that you take to the range for fun. A number of guns you have to shoot 400 rounds or so to exercise the gun so it will never jam as long as it is cleaned and oiled. At first glance, Japans first semi-automatic pistol design resembles the iconic +1. But if carry options are limited to just a pocket carry for you (i.e. Mine also runs well, and they feel really well made. You did NOT mention that the Pico has RE-STRIKE CAPAPIBILITY. The ratings would be a lot more reliable if everyone had to write a review along with the rating. And we have to like it enough to carry it. A lot of those people who diss these guns are those that run hollowpoints or high pressure rounds. Mostly new firearm buyers that buy into all the advertising and ridiculous internet junk. Do you really know anything about pocket guns? The Kahr chokes on all kinds of ammo. While the track is double, both trains were traveling in opposite directions on the same line near the Vale of Tempe, a river valley about 380 kilometers (235 miles) north of Athens. Oh well the TCP I had isnt top 5-it ran good for me. Stovepiped and double fed left and right, and Kel-Tec didnt want to lift a finger without me footing the bill for shipping. Why people follow them is a mystery. A recoil spring system that not only sucks, but lends the thing to have constant and regular jams and FTF and FTEs. The wisdom of the crowd phenomenon? My Kahr is a nice but, but Finicky as heck. Guess what? The Manual says clearly not to dry fire the gun without snap caps. Ruger markets the trigger as having a six pound pull. The serrations on the LCP are also wider in order to get a better grip in slippery conditions when racking the slide. its a good resource with a lot of basic info on a LOT of handguns, a good start for anyone looking at a first gun, for example, or a second, for that matter. The .380 ACP semi-automatic pistol is one of the most popular categories of concealed carry weapons in the United States and has been for years. 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. I love my CPX-1. All run like sewing machines. No gun, none, should have a mag release that is that stiff and impossible to use fast and effectively, especially in a carry gun none the less. I have a brand new Cobra that has never fired a shot ! I have 100s of rounds through both my kahrs with zero fails. I called the factory and was accused of limp wristing. On that note, you KNOW were kind of spoiled with all the great pocket guns available today. TCP and P3AT triggers were clearly worlds better than it. I really think you never did anything with the Pico other than Picking one up and then getting of the internet and posting without any knowledge of how to use the firearm. Both have been dependable and will function without a flaw on anything I have tried. 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. Who knew a firearm could actually be worse? He says the trigger is horrible? 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. Combined with the teflon-like nickle finish and the worlds stiffest recoil spring, its almost impossible to rack. But, in real life event, the trigger want matter. For those of you looking specifically for a concealed carry pistol, hold off on buying a Glock just yet. WebThe .380 Auto (ACP) Pistol is most often used for self-defense, and is a particularly good choice for concealed carry thanks to its small size. Totally agree. Presenting statistics like this isnt representative of the actual quality of the product, but the opinion of those who voted. I appreciate the review. After using a proper fitting mag, very few jams, maybe 2 or 3 per 100 rounds. Got over 1000 rounds through it, and no problems. How is the pot metal Cobra #2? I laughed when I got to the CM40. IMHO it packs a great punch for a pistol that slips away in my pocket. A local guy shot a home invader with a SCCY. The Beretta Tomcat, though only .32, much fatter, and blowback, is a far, far superior gun. The sights on the LCP II are built into the top of the slide like its predecessor. Nonetheless, it still suffers from many of the issues that we just talked about in the previous section: the trigger pull is awful, they are difficult to shoot, it can be difficult to get a good grip on the pistol for some shooters, and the slide wont even lock back on the last round fired. Keep the .4 calibers to compact, mid, or full-size. Im in the habit of buying less costly weapons and fully expect to tinker a bit with them to produce a smooth running hot brass pile maker. These guns shoot any ammo I have fed it. No issue with it. All I know is my 1st CPX-2 had to be sent in for service 30 minutes after I got it home. I have put about 2000 rounds through them 100% reliable so far. Then Ill be unstoppable!!!!! Personally, Id avoid far more than just the bottom six. The stats of the survey may need to be expanded on as well but for the most part would not own any of the others either, just my opinion. Except for a derringer but that is because the prior owner dry fired it which you are to never do. .40 maybe too big for a leetle sub-compact pistol. The Kahr is an excellent unit and I have years of experience with them over Tens of Thousands of rounds fired. Its not. OMG! Its almost like clockwork, at about the 5th round itll turn the shell sideways then the returning bolt will grab it. You find that to be an effective way to make friends and influence people? I have had my CPX 2 and have shot many hundreds of rounds through it, no jams, no misfires, not really impressed with the rear sites, so I put a laser on it and it is accurate, I like not having a safety on it, but with 9 pounds of trigger pressure you do not need a safety. I dont see it. My advice. How do they perform? I think it would have to be the 2mm Kolibri. 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