What is your favorite 380 pistol?

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  • THE BIG SITT

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    I'm looking for something that would be a little more easy to conceal than my MR40 (P99 clone). I often OC, but there are times and places where that isn't acceptable, such as extended family's houses or church. I have been eyballing 380 pistols and I am wondering what you guys recommend. I strongly prefer something that will allow me to get my whole hand on the pistol (use of a small mag extension is ok). I liked the Bersa Thunder, but the used one I shot today at BGF didn't "wow" me.

    Any advice is appreciated!
     

    Cameramonkey

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    I just bought a Glock 42 and its nice. I'm also partial to the Walther PPK but its not as small as I would like for a 380.
     

    crispy

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    I do. Actually, when I carry IWB, I put the mag with the finger extension in. When I carry in my pocket, I use the flush mag.
     

    686 Shooter

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    I really like my North American Arms Guardian. It's reliable, but a bit heavy (all steel gun). If you're looking for an inexpensive, small, lightweight pocket gun, it's hard to beat a Ruger LCP.
     

    phisch

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    I have both the Sig P230 and Taurus TCP w/CT laser. Both are solid. The Sig is a sweet shooter but maybe little fat for IWB especially since I added the Hogue rubber grip (fits my full hand perfectly). Plus it's vintage and looks cool. Wife bought it for me for Christmas last year. The TCP is tiny and you can pretty much hide it anywhere you want. I added the pinky extension to the mag to help me hang onto it. My buddy has the LCP and he likes my TCP better, FWIW.
     

    Vamptepes

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    I also second the bersa great gun never had any problems with it. My brother just picked up a taurus tcp tiny thing but it would work for a pocket gun.
     

    Mgderf

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    Another Bersa Thunder vote here.
    I have 2 of them, one in .380acp and the other in .32acp.
    I won't get rid of either.
     

    Cameramonkey

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    Ruger LCP fits in any pocket larger than a watch pocket.

    I like the size, but the sights are crap IMHO. That pistol is not easy to shoot nor is it accurate. Hoping the wife takes to my G42 so I can convince her to ditch her LCP. (YMMV)
     
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