worst 380 pistols
Wrong about sccy. Just like Fords. Too small, too weak, too much plastic. I was glad not to see Kel Tac on the bottom list. Forget about dropping the mag with the shooting hand, cause it aint happening. This gun is budget-friendly and chambered substantially (9mm). Only time I tried one I did not like it. I some what question these results mainly because I own one of the guns on this list. The trigger guard on the LCP has also been enlarged in order to accommodate a gloved finger without risking pulling the trigger. The muzzle blast can be quite impressive and women should definitely fire their guns at the range. Their customer service is great and my pistol has run 100% since I bought it with multiples of hundreds of rounds through it. I do feel though that its a little too light for a 9mm caliber . These guns shoot any ammo I have fed it. I really get the feeling you know little about the Pico. Oh shit! Id never heard of the site; wanted to check it out to see how much I want to buy the article at face value. Voted by handgun magazine as a top pistol and great manufacturer. I own a SCCY CPX-2 personally and it has been a flawless gun. I posted a new post today regarding the nonsense by this author about the Pico. WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF THE .380 POCKET PISTOL? And for sure never shot one. Thats a problem for a pocket gun. Well, Taurus only makes one gun that really meets the pocket pistol criteria set forth in the article. Take the guns in this article, for example: did people downvote them because they were too uncomfortable to fire? The .380 ACP is not a powerhouse, but its often enough. Probably ran 150 round through it so far. But I have no interest in any Keltec pistol-unlike several rifles. And probably never fired one. The .380 pistol which has the least recoil? Above, a Ruger, below a Browning 1911380 Without even looking at their spec sheets, we can guess that Unfortunately, my DB380 experience has mirrored that ofmany of our peers. And a PPK has the solid feel of pure quality. There are two primary uses for the LCP II: concealed carry and/or as a back-up pistol. Man this Truth about guns article really burns me up. When I hear someone put down the Pico, I know they do not shoot often. Anonymous reviews should be taken VERY suspiciouslyof all product, not just guns. How anyone can actually report that a gun that has the build quality of the Pico is one of the worst is beyond me. In 2017, SIG Sauer produced a unicorn of a pistol in the P365. The mag will spring out when done correctly. Did it require a break in, a fluff & buff, a whole plethora of different ammo to get my approval? the Truth about Guns is one of the most biased groups around. 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. So, pocket guns being inherently hard to shoot and prone to limp wristing will experience failures. It came back still not fixed. Note to self, Get to the range! WebSmith & Wesson Model 500 is a five-shot, single action/double-action large caliber revolver produced by Smith & Wesson, firing the .500 S&W Magnum cartridge, a .50 caliber bullet. 6. Its is almost universally panned from young guys working behind the counter at Academy Sports to anyone who works in local gun shops. Thats not exactly The TRUTH About Guns. Only drawback is the 2D trigger. Im a Glock 27 guy, so I dont mind recoil. The CM40 being smaller and lighter might exhibit a little more, but its not unmanageable. TCP and P3AT triggers were clearly worlds better than it. Thanks for your post. Totally agree. Personally, I only go by in person reviews, in this internet age, from people proven trustworthy. based on what your stupid opinion? By the way John, I have the Kahr, yes nice gun.Shoots well. Get real. Even though its not made anymore, Ive been interested in trying out a Taurus PT638 if I ever ran across one for a reasonable price, anyone have any experience with one? Man, all I can say is when you mentioned the Pico, you sure messed up on that one. Nice little write up- and way to plug your site. Nicer than the price would indicate. Im thinking about getting a second one to keep in my truck or with my bow hunting gear. 400 hundred rounds of various FMJ and hollow points without a single failure. It smacks you hand, mostly due to the 2 finger grip. Wecantdislike shooting it so much that well never practice with it. 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. One of the finest pocket guns out there. Ill definitely be checking it out. Snicker. Zero malfunctions in 300 rounds including pocket lint coverings. 2) Cobra Firearms CA380 (4.3 stars 0.9, 36 votes). First of all I do have the Kahr and like the gun very much. Got over 1000 rounds through it, and no problems. The trigger pull on the LCP II most closely resembles the trigger on larger striker fired polymer pistols such as the Glock. I just cant see myself ever paying for a gun called SuCCY! Got the CPX-2 for about half price new. Im about to order some more. Broke the ejector. Actually the Hellcat felt better in the hand and was more accurate for me with a better sight than other micro pistols. The trigger seem to be the trouble people have with it. I also have the Kahr. Except for a derringer but that is because the prior owner dry fired it which you are to never do. Thats along what I was thinking. The Picos have a huge fan base. 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. Ruger LCP Max 2. And what sucks is I held off buying a 380 cause I really thought the Pico would be great. I bought a SCCY CPX-2 a few months ago . Could not disagree more with the articles 3rd selection, namely, the SCCY Industries CPX-2 (not to be confused with its predecessor which had issues of which were acknowledged by the company and subsequently corrected). A recoil spring system that not only sucks, but lends the thing to have constant and regular jams and FTF and FTEs. It makes my SR40C feel like a 9mm. Go to Genitron and compare.And very little muzzle flip. Ill take more objective reviews from knowledgeable shooters. Having visited that site, I dont think their rating system really gives me enough information to choose between firearms. Do not yank the magazine friends. However it is not any where near the build quality of the Beretta Pico. For its purpose, NOT Bullseye competition, it is a fine gun. I carry the SCCY more often and have cycled quite a few rounds through it. (dead serious) took it right back to the store. And I didnt enjoy shooting my G27 until I got the extended base plates with additional capacity. Taurus 738: Price $355.66. For this purpose, I actually switched to an NAA pug. I think you would be hard pressed to find any thing this good for that price. BTW except for the cobra all these little guns got good reviews at various timesFWIW. But, it doesnt like to be dirty. Arguably one of the best and most popular pocket pistols, the pf9, was not on the spreadsheet. I would have bet the farm that the Ruger LCP was the worst small pistol ever created. Nope. It is about 99% reliable, however, which is good enough to carry. I fell for the Pico hype. 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 have seen this kind of nonsense before but did not expect to see it here. I fire a couple of magazines a month thru them so as not to get too rusty . capacity. I bought it after reading the review on TTAG. i used to own a keltec p11. A 9mm shouldnt be slower than a .45. Aside from the problems others have mentioned, the thing is slippery as hell. 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. But that is just learning curve and a trade off when they removed the problematic safety from the earlier models. [Edit: Jeremy S. had issues w/ the Pico as well], 5) Kahr Arms CM40(3.8 stars 0.7, 36 votes). Keep up the good work Jed, and thanks for the article. No, maybe we are focusing on the self promotion IN CONJUNCTION with the very questionable methods of research and conclusions drawn from them. They are all solid, dependable, and reliable. It is my bicycle gun. Remarkable build quality. I own two of them, shoot pockets guns each week and have been for years. Their guns get copied because George Kelgren never copyrighted the designs. The take down lever is actually easy to use once get use to it. Best 380 Ive ever had. The Mag release is a piece of cake. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty1.jpg You want an example of why internet polls are not representative? Funny mine have always worked. It is accurate, easy to shoot, recoil is manageable. Ive had one for 5 years with no more problems than a Kel-tech 380, and Ruger LCP I compared side by side at the range. Like a great car or movie, a great firearm can become a true classic. Most people who love the P3-AT just carry it but dont use it. So now I have a paperweight in the shape of a gun ! The trigger is exactly like a double action revolver. You must not even be able to read. None. Or has been suggested earlier you can just go snub nosed revolver. Never jammed on me or on my daughter who went to the range with me. Its very much a personal decision then, based on fit, function, and how well it shoots. Did you give them Cyrillic numbers to rate with? For College Campuses! check the ammo?? Its definitely not perfect but it is far from the worst gun Ive owned. Look at the back of the slide. Think he went through that with customer service Ill give ya the mag though. I would buy one if I needed another inexpensive backup carry gun. . I just dont see the silent u in that. It is a small barrel gun NOT a target gun. I met Leghorn at a Range Day last year and he knows little about handling a weapon. Also you gotta test the ammo you intend to use. You really missed this one. 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. Ive put plenty of rounds through my p3at and its reliable. Avoid Straight Blowback pistols These have a barrel permanently affixed to the frame versus the Delayed Blowback pistols, who have a barrel th It went on to launch a revolution of micro .380 handguns. Shoot to make the thug dead. I think Jimenez and Lorcen companies went bankrupt. As in best gun LOL. The one I had was utter shit. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty2.jpg I think by nature all auto pocket pistols suck. Funny the SCCY was rated on 2 other surveys as one of the top 5 affordable and reliable pocket guns. They were remarkably accurate and soft-shooting, too. Cobra lasted 10 minutes in my house. WebBeretta Pico: Worst .380 In the World?! One thing that was not improved over the original LCP, however, is the sights. The DAO trigger is long but is consistent and smooth. He paid people to review his book on Amazon. The Beretta Pico is probably one of Berettas biggest blunders. Since I dont know whether or not your going to use it for EDC, I will recommend one full size and one small one which i think are the 2 best IMO. I bought a used SCCY CPX-2. I have no Idea how this writer came up with this Bottom Feeder nonsense. Pick up a Taurus 738 tcp and it is super snappy vs the cw380. 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. Surprised the Remington R51 didnt make this list. 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? Women need to be told about the woman in Birmingham who was being robbed and pulled out a gun. So special, they ride the short bus. According to our peers, here are the six worst pocketguns, from less awful to worstest. My son made sure I carried a SW9VE for daily use. Her gun was unloaded while the thugs were not. Double strike capability, Magazines all stainless that look like custom 1911 mags. Its fun to shoot really, PS: visited the site again, feeling slightly guilty for harping on the polling validity-. Tiny, safety features, serious calibers, etc. The slide has the most ineffective grooves Ive ever felt. BUT! Certainly one of the ugliest pistols ever manufactured, this weapon made the list of worst military pistols because its dangerous design easily surpassed its repellant appearance. My other gun is a Beretta PX4. then hold slide to the rear for 1 second before you hear things fall into place? Standing out as one of the smallest on this list, Kahr isnt a I called the factory and was accused of limp wristing. The CPX-2 fails to fully eject one shell per magazine. I know I hated my PF9 and would NEVER EVER buy any Keltec pistol again. And that considering the Kahr is a fine gun. Nemesis pocket holster, and 1 spare mag, goes everyehere. Why people follow them is a mystery. I love my CPX-1. and wrote the entire line off. Wanted to check to see if my comments really apply to your site, and it looks like your server is in melt-down. People cant make crap up in their comments? Encountered types on the old KT forums that whines like a little girl. Votes on the best or worst of anything are all based on personal experience or having an ax to grind. I tried to get Gunsgunsguns.net to pop up-no dice in 5 or 6 tries. However, it is pricey and a bit bulkier than some of the others. After using a proper fitting mag, very few jams, maybe 2 or 3 per 100 rounds. My NAA .380 ACP with Novak 3 dot night sights has been 100% reliable with every ammo tried and as accurate as I am. you have to wear shorts with a tucked in shirt), the LCP II will be a great option. Anyone have the Bersa .380. At my handgun review and rating site, gunsgunsguns.net, we offer star ratings on a scale of 110 for every gun featured on the site. My Kahr is a nice but, but Finicky as heck. Solid with FMJ round nose once broken in, will NOT feed hollow points until after a trip back to the factory. But, in real life event, the trigger want matter. Springfield operator: 5.2 You have entered an incorrect email address! By the way, break down the Kahr and compare it to the Pico. Its not. the problem with your rating site is that it is seriously flawed. 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. Got the Hellcat thrown in when I bought another gun. None. I would think a pocket gun would be best kept in .380 or 9mm. I dont know if I should believe anything guns3x has to say, he is clearly insane. With pocket pistols you get so much more in terms of everything for every little uptick in size you go. Try posting a survey asking for votes on Glocks, for instance, and you will get a very polarized response . Bottom line, a lifetime warranty isnt worth squat if they cant fix the problem and their only answer is to blame the customer. Oh wow I finally got their awful website to workP3at is #1! A bunch. He talks about having to yank the Mag. This only naturally makes it more difficult to fire properly like we just talked about. Trigger sucked. Split chassis, cracked frames, split rails, broken take down pins. Getting the trigger on the safety notch is something you should never goof around with. I will say they like Ruger and a few other vendors copied Kel-Tec once again as this thing look like a P11. OMG! 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