Best 380 compact guns on the market?

[ironheartz05]

looking for something like that to add to the collection anyone know good recommendations?

[Tom B]

I'm a big Kahr fan

The P380 is as small as anything out there

But I find it to be the easiest to shoot also

Edited 16 hours ago by Tom B

[Roaneman]

Ruger LCP II is worth looking at.  Easy to conceal and pleasant to shoot.

 

[pop pop]

I just purchased a S W Bodyguard 2.0 380 semi auto pistol. Have no idea if it is the best on the market or not. Probably not, however it is a fine small 380 pistol. I got 125 rounds through it and have not had time to put any more through it presently. It is very shootable, and it is accurate. My shooting was at 25 feet, and it is dead on at that distance. I purchased the Bodyguard to be a backup pistol to my 357 revolver and carry it on my weak side. I can get an all-fingers grip on even the 10-round magazine, and it also comes with a 12-round mag. You got 10 + 1 and 12 + 1 capability with the bodyguard. The pistol is thin compared to some. It is priced at 399.00 + tax and background check. The pistol also fits in a reasonable sized pocket easily and one can draw it efficiently. I fulfils my want for a backup pistol. Your wants may be different.

The 380 caliber is at the bottom and IMO is the smallest caliber I would carry. My opinion is one must be able to put the rounds where they will be effective, if forced into a confrontation with it. I would preferer to use the 357 but as a last resort the 380 should evil be forced on me or mine. Mind you, not looking to test either handgun out, in any way, as far as violence is considered. Pray daily to be safe. I try to minimize my chances of a confrontation, always.  

Edited to add; I read Carl Chinn's book, " Evil Invades The Sancturary," on the shooting in the 2 Colorado church. He was head of security and on that day was standing in a hallway facing a deadly intruder armed with an AR 15, and 2 fully loaded 9 MM pistols. Carl had a mini 32 caliber pistol, and he recounted how under gunned and inadequate he felt standing there with that very small mini pistol. Something to think about, don't you think. 

Edited 15 hours ago by pop pop

[wmailhos]

take a look at sig p238 also

 

[Grayfox54]

The Colt Mustang. Basically a miniature 1911. Its a locked breech design which makes the recoil lighter than on blowback pistols, more accurate and easier to shoot. I have two of them and love 'em. My favorite 380. 

The Sig P238 and Kimber Micro are both copies of this pistol. But the Colt came first and can usually be found a little cheaper. 

Of course, if you just want to go classic, you just can't beat the old Walther PPK or PPK/s. Old school cool at its finest. 

If you're interested, I currently have a Sig P232 listed in the classifieds. 

Edited 14 hours ago by Grayfox54

[gregintenn]

Best in what way?

[wmailhos]

2 hours ago, wmailhos said:

take a look at sig p238 also

 

forgot about the springfield 911.  discontinued and relatively hard to find these days.  i don't own one but it's similar to the sig p238 and i want to add one to my collection if i can find one in great condition and priced reasonably.

 

[hornett22]

Colt Mustang is my favorite but if I was buying one today for carry, it would be the Ruger Security 380. It checks all the boxes. 

Around $300, feels good, easy to pull slide, great sights, holds 15 rounds, it's a Ruger. 

[gregintenn]

My favorite hasn't been made for about a century now. Model 51 Remington.