He didnt even require them to be positive. They know media though. 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. 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. My PT 22 is surprisingly reliable. Im thinking about getting a second one to keep in my truck or with my bow hunting gear. ONE STAR FOR YOU! kind of reviews. It is not a pleasant gun to shoot, but a helluva lot worse on the receiving end. When you insert a fresh magazine, it will be easier to rack the slide this way as well. 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. Best 380 Ive ever had. Total joke. 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. If you have to rely on Counter Clerks for advice on firearms tells me quite a bit. All run like sewing machines. Get a Kahr CW380 or P380 and just be done with it cause they really dont get much better for pocket 380 carry IMO. These are last resort concealment guns with a lot of punch in a small package. . Which is good compared to many overpriced semi auto pistols which are not as dependable. Three weeks before it was even released. A local guy shot a home invader with a SCCY. Remarkable build quality. Shocking that an IO Inc product is at the bottom of the barrel. From what I have heard the folks at SCCY provide great customer service. The CW380 sucks. I understand its not for everyone but its a good quality firearm with excellent customer service. Im guessing a .40 S&W round is just too unpleasant to shoot in this uber lightweight polymer-framed pocket gun. You need to learn more about handguns before posting such nonsense. I cant count on my DB380 to run consistently, so I had to give it a low rating. 6) IO Hellcat II (2.9 stars 0.6, 32 votes). I. Of course the gun was the new upgraded model. Their Reviewers have alot of feed issues due to lack of knowledge of proper grip. Is it possible to find a Hellcat II that runs well, shoots well and fits well? TTAG is the Roseanne Barr of reviews. The Mary Rosh controversy (where Lott used that pseudonym to answer critics and to post one favorable review of More Guns Less Crime) is discussed. Kahr P380 is the definitive pocket gun. The Pico is top notch. Just my two. The CPX-2 fails to fully eject one shell per magazine. I called the factory and was accused of limp wristing. Glad I didnt see mine. Beretta did a fine job on the Pocket Pistol. Also people need to fire them at the range. But I have no interest in any Keltec pistol-unlike several rifles. Bottom line: you can do much better. I had an occasional ejection glitch in mine when I first got it, but the company paid to have it shipped back to them for adjustment, and the piece hasnt hiccupped a single time, since. Really it sounds like some pretty crappy customer service. The original Ruger LCP has been perhaps the most well-known and popular .380 pocket pistol since it was first introduced in 2008. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty1.jpg Notify me of follow-up comments by email. But again, the people have spoken: the Pico sucks. Yes, the LCP II is still a .380 pocket pistol and as a result is still snappy. It went on to launch a revolution of micro .380 handguns. No issues to complain about. Even your most expensive 1911s, Colts, S&W and Glocks will jam or miss fire from time to time. The S&W MP EZ 380 read the reviews even on the Glock site they praise the SW MP 380 EZ S&W Bodyguard .380 7. By the way John, I have the Kahr, yes nice gun.Shoots well. Ultra smooth shooters. When I dress up, the P380 is the best answer to the pocket-carry problem. Those small NAA revolvers you have to learn how to safely load and unload. Its been reliable since then for me. yes the Masss might love them, but who the hell are the masses? That could happen with any gun someone didnt ,maintain and hadnt tested out at the range. I shoot pocket guns all the time. I limited this list to the bottom six guns to reduce room for disagreement and keep it simple. Baby glocks seem like an attractive option as at least they have a somewhat normal trigger w/ a normal length of pull. Ive owned a CPX 2 for about a year and we shoot every weekend. Or having the mag cleaned and inspected? Everyones hand size and perception of recoil is different and therein lies the beauty of having choice. And I have not shot one better then these in the same weight and AOL class. You do not get a small light pistol without trade offs. I dont know the story behind why but we can only guess. I had a CPX-2, functionality and reliability i couldnt complain about. .40 maybe too big for a leetle sub-compact pistol. You hold the slide back to engage the cocking. Wecantdislike shooting it so much that well never practice with it. .380 pocket pistols are traditionally difficult to fire for a number of reasons: in addition to the horrid trigger pulls like we just discussed, they also suffer from being extremely snappy due to their small size. Otherwise a worthy imitator of the abandoned Walther PPK. I broke the firing pin on the first day. CPX 2. Springfield operator: 5.2 Id have to disagree with the cpx2s place on the list even though the company had growing pains. Hey, look Too small, too weak, too much plastic. Seriously, it works if you have a fresh pair of springs in it. Also it would be great to know if the people voting own the guns they are rating and/or if they have ever shot them. 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. You can hire chinese brokers to buy likes on Fakebook, and twitter followers by the thousands. I own a SCCY CPX-2. How do they perform? But unlike those highly rated guns, the Hellcat IIs rating is in the toilet. Personally, Id avoid far more than just the bottom six. Empties wouldnt just fail to clear the slide; theyd never leave the chamber. Ive been fortunate enough to be able to shoot a big variety of different .380s. The best one, so far, that I have shot with the least amount of re COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. The gun works incredibly well if you use the recommend FMJ ammo as listed in the manual. TTAG has some of the worst reviewers in history. But hey, thanks for calling regulars to this site a-holes. Mostly new firearm buyers that buy into all the advertising and ridiculous internet junk. Ruger LCP Max 2. Mild. After using a proper fitting mag, very few jams, maybe 2 or 3 per 100 rounds. WebThe Roughneck series of derringers are similar in appearance to the well-known Bond Arms Backup models, but are more affordable. And for sure never shot one. Who knew a firearm could actually be worse? Yea, guns like Diamondback, Jiminez, Lorcen, High Point and so forth have always had poor reputations, but guns like SCCY and the now Springfield Armory XD were initially poo pooed but turn out to be good guns 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. Extremely Mild, Plus P rated, Modular design, mags that look like Custom 1911 stainless steel. 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. They pretty much invented the theory of if you get a good one its good, but when you get a bad one its bad. I have two of the Picos. I fire a couple of magazines a month thru them so as not to get too rusty . http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-right.jpg Not cheap, but beautifully crafted. I have literally spoken to no one that has said anything positive about the Pico. 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. Buy Your Tickets Today! The sccy is a great budget pistol. Both the front and rear sights are black which can make it difficult to see them if you are aiming against a dark background. The serrations on the LCP are also wider in order to get a better grip in slippery conditions when racking the slide. The trigger is fantastic, and reassuring in handling and holstering (leather IWB) in ways that Glock is not. Split chassis, cracked frames, split rails, broken take down pins. I trust the Colt, Kahr, and Rugers, but I would like more power. Given how clannish and brand-loyal a lot of gunners are, it wouldnt shock me if about half the votes against the SCCY were cast because it wasnt a Glock 43, or something equally biased and stupid. SRP: $269. Arguably one of the best and most popular pocket pistols, the pf9, was not on the spreadsheet. I would even venture to say its a 50/50 gamble when buying a Kel Tec. 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 have received grief for it as well. In a fight you wont notice it. Hellcat 380. Five for sure and nobody can show otherwise. It is almost a virtual impossibility to drop the mag without having to literally stop everything your doing and have to yank the thing down using 2 hands. . I shot the cpx-1 and the cpx-2and never had a problem with either. My hands are simply too large for the tiny Ruger. .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. Just keep shooting your pistol. And that considering the Kahr is a fine gun. I dont expect any pocket gun to be pleasant to shoot, but I ditched my Hellcat after experiencing multiple failures to eject two types of ammo. The reason the trigger pull is lighter is because it is a SA trigger versus the DA trigger on the original LCP. Did it require a break in, a fluff & buff, a whole plethora of different ammo to get my approval? Ive seen tons of positive reviews of the CPX2. (dead serious) took it right back to the store. Any kind of ammo. Anyway, all just my opinion here. 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. I was glad not to see Kel Tac on the bottom list. Keep the .4 calibers to compact, mid, or full-size. I have put about 2000 rounds through them 100% reliable so far. Man this Truth about guns article really burns me up. His post show that he is just posting without knowledge of the firearms. Actually the Hellcat felt better in the hand and was more accurate for me with a better sight than other micro pistols. 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. He says the trigger is horrible? I was also surprised to find the CM40 rated so poorly. Far better than any of the others gun you talk about on this rag of a story. The Ring of Fire guns are small, super My God, have you really shot or even handled one? The PPK established a defining influence on the design of concealed carry firearms. 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. Think he went through that with customer service Ill give ya the mag though. The DAO trigger is long but is consistent and smooth. Get real. Having visited that site, I dont think their rating system really gives me enough information to choose between firearms. Nope. Designed to be smaller and more compact than the Nambu 14 for use by armored vehicle crewmen and pilots, the pistol had design Did anybody take the poor performing guns to a reputable gunsmith and have them tuned up? Anonymous reviews should be taken VERY suspiciouslyof all product, not just guns. It pains me to include the DB380 on this list because I bought one acouple years ago. around $219 plus S&H and ffl fees. (I call the SCCY, my Sunday go-to-meeting piece. Therefore, if you want the slide to lock back, you need to use the magazines that were made specifically for the LCP II. 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. Its very much a personal decision then, based on fit, function, and how well it shoots. When I hear someone put down the Pico, I know they do not shoot often. Pointing a gun will not stop a thug. I have thousands of rounds through the Picos and trust me, they hold up like the tank they are. they gladly took it back and said the Cobra .380 was selling like hotcakes. It therefore must perform when called upon. 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. 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. Go to Genitron and compare.And very little muzzle flip. 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! Got over 1000 rounds through it, and no problems. Votes on the best or worst of anything are all based on personal experience or having an ax to grind. I have heard the PiCO may be TOO small. By the way, break down the Kahr and compare it to the Pico. Its not a range gun, and should not be treated as such. Both have been dependable and will function without a flaw on anything I have tried. WebBeretta Pico: Worst .380 In the World?! . It shot pretty well overall, but the trigger sucked. I do feel though that its a little too light for a 9mm caliber . Totally agree. I love mine(CPX 2,no safety) Best carry gun for your dollar bar none. The number of ratings is what sold his other books. The CM40 being smaller and lighter might exhibit a little more, but its not unmanageable. I dont know if I should believe anything guns3x has to say, he is clearly insane. It is designed as a personal defense arm not a target pistol or a plunker. The trigger guard on the LCP has also been enlarged in order to accommodate a gloved finger without risking pulling the trigger. Ive been averaging one light hammer strike every magazine or two, that requires a second pull of the trigger to ignite, regardless of ammo brand. How so? Sure, I can see how many people liked or didnt like a firearm, but more important than that is the REASON they voted the way they did. Simple, easy and the Beretta Pico is in fact one of the most mild shooting Pocket Pistols out there. Did you give them Cyrillic numbers to rate with? Why Beretta didnt copy the ergonomics on that is a mystery to me. This gun is budget-friendly and chambered substantially (9mm). This is the J-Frame for the masses. Check out the 380 showdown in GunWorldin 2012all 3 Keltecs broke and wouldnt run right. 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. I liked the gun otherwise, but the awful trigger was a total deal breaker for me. either love or hate. the fact you just dont like it? Double strike capability, Magazines all stainless that look like custom 1911 mags. Years ago a mentor and I were at a range with an iron 30 plate/gong at 270 yards. What a joke. Hence why Hipoints explode when high pressure rounds are put in them or dont feed reliably when hollowpoints are used. It just goes into endless redirects until your browser gives up on it. I love this site and usually stand behind the things written on it, but this is absolute trash and clickbait. So far wevecollected roughly 34,000 votes with an average rating of 6.1 overall. (2) You have no idea who the reviewers are and what their qualifications to rate a firearm areeven if they tell you. 72 people have given the Arsenal Strike 1 a mediocre rating. Also you gotta test the ammo you intend to use. They fall apart with any kink of volume down range. I know one person who had a nightmare of an experience with the Diamondback ..380. You did NOT mention that the Pico has RE-STRIKE CAPAPIBILITY. Ruger LCP II 3. Im about to order some more. Only drawback is the 2D trigger. (3) Often in the comment sections of user reviews online, you see stuff being dinged a star or two from superfluous stuff. The trigger pull on most .380 autos is exceptionally long and gritty. I just dont see the silent u in that. Never had a malfunction, easy to shoot, accurate, and good looking whats not to like? My son made sure I carried a SW9VE for daily use. Taurus TCP voted best value-best overall 380 was Kahr p380-MUCH more expensive. Texas Teens Getting Carry Licenses! At 10.2 ounces, the trim Taurus 738 is a very light pistol, and with an overall length of just 5.25 inches its easy to conceal even under light The Type 94 Shiki Kenju. I had 4 LCPs that went down with cracked grips, frames, broken take down pin, split rails etc. Not sure why the Sccy is on this list, I own a cpx2 and its great! Or the Springfield EMP (Though mine runs awesome, they are known for manufacturing problems). Actually the design was made so that the magazine would not pop out on firing like other small pocket guns are guilty of, use the release correctly and it is a breeze. customer service should you need it that transfers with the gun. He says it is a blunder. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-left.jpg. Small, accurate and reliable. Ive got a CPX-2 and a Hellcat. 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). There is a reason why this is Berettas top Pocket gun. BUT! To start with they sat on it for 2 whole years teasing a release and it just kept getting pushed back further and further. But this article should be called Articles to avoid like the Plague. 6. 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. 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. And then the gall to refer to Jeremy who by the way did not bother to report that the upgraded model fixed all the issues with the first run. The wisdom of the crowd phenomenon? Every one of these pistols are incredibly easy to conceal in your pocket. WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF THE .380 POCKET PISTOL? Note to self, Get to the range! I fell for the Pico hype. Sold it and picked up an LCP off a friend for $150. But if carry options are limited to just a pocket carry for you (i.e. Thats not exactly The TRUTH About Guns. That gun, the TCP, gets pretty good marks everywhere Ive seen it reviewed, so I wouldnt expect it to show up on a pocket guns to avoid list. Keep up the good work Jed, and thanks for the article. However, they are among the worst guns for concealed carry. I have a brand new Cobra that has never fired a shot ! He paid people to review his book on Amazon. Quick Summary: Our Top Picks For 5 Best .380 Pistols in 2022 1. Standing out as one of the smallest on this list, Kahr isnt a (1) Astroturfing happens, both ways. This is like the buzzfeed of gun articles. 400 rounds! Well, Taurus only makes one gun that really meets the pocket pistol criteria set forth in the article. . The only guns to get near a 100 votes are the Beretta and the SCCY. I would love to meet you and show you what your are NOT talking about. Forget about dropping the mag with the shooting hand, cause it aint happening. I own two of them, shoot pockets guns each week and have been for years. Tiny, safety features, serious calibers, etc. However, it is pricey and a bit bulkier than some of the others. Will eventually add a CW380 as a BUG and for times when the CM40 is just too big ha ha. This is NOT a target gun. I love shooting it, and I get closer groups than with my Kel-Tec P-11. No warning shot, no shoot to wound. I know I hated my PF9 and would NEVER EVER buy any Keltec pistol again. Or did all those voters fly to Russia to test them out? 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. The ratings would be a lot more reliable if everyone had to write a review along with the rating. :p. People generally avoid spam masquerading as journalism. The trigger is exactly like a double action revolver. One of the finest pocket guns out there. The sights on the LCP II are built into the top of the slide like its predecessor. 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. But if ultimate concealment is the need, then just accept that it will need to be .380. I really wanted to like the gun. Because they werent reliable? 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