Looking To Buy A .380 Handgun

[Bob Denman]

Well that looks almost like TOO much fun!!

[ataDude]

No one has mentioned the Kel-Tec .380. It has been out for years and, if you put it side-by-side with the Ruger, you'll see that the Ruger is a blatant copy.

[Bob Denman]

I could be wrong about this...
But doesn't the Kel-Tec fire from a locked breach. Just about everybody else uses the blowback method...

[bruiser]

Bob, I'm trying to figure out a way to mount it in the frunk.

[Bob Denman]

You're gonna need to "frunk Monkey" to amn it for you... The-Expendables-Statham-Shoots-From-Plane-50p.jpg

[Tango]

Care whether it's a Revolver or a semi-auto?

Snoopy, I'm looking for a semi-auto. Tom

[Tango]

i really like the S&W 380 body guard

I'm hearing a lot of good things about the bodyguard. Tom

[Tango]

You guys are awesome! Thanks, Tom

[Farmbanker]

I have a Taurus 380 ACP. Good grip even though I have long fingers and is very easily concealed. Mine only likes to shoot Winchester slugs though without jamming. Run a few hundred rounds through before relying on it. Decently priced.


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[Khaki]

Who carries, or owns, a .380 handgun? Make, are you happy with it? Or what would you rather have? In a .380. Looking to buy one. Light weight, good feel, good shooting. Tom

I carry a S & W bodyguard with laser in my purse loaded with personal defense rounds. It's small and light. I practice with it at the range about 2x/year - no more than I need to. The grip is short so if I'm not paying real close attention, my hand rides up and I tear the skin between my thumb and forefinger. Too much drama for the range, but it is OK as a carry weapon. I also have a Browning .380 that I carry in my car. It's a very nice gun and doesn't have the grip problem. You might also look at the S & W, M & P series. I've shot the 9mm and it's a very nice gun to shoot, just a little larger. All are very accurate.

[SNOOPY]

I carry a S & W bodyguard with laser in my purse loaded with personal defense rounds. It's small and light. I practice with it at the range about 2x/year - no more than I need to. The grip is short so if I'm not paying real close attention, my hand rides up and I tear the skin between my thumb and forefinger. Too much drama for the range, but it is OK as a carry weapon. I also have a Browning .380 that I carry in my car. It's a very nice gun and doesn't have the grip problem. You might also look at the S & W, M & P series. I've shot the 9mm and it's a very nice gun to shoot, just a little larger. All are very accurate.

Just bought a S&W M&P 9 mm, can't wait for a chance to shoot it.

[Mexican]

Ruger LCP380
that is what i carry and like it, besides is cheap, i paid $298 plus tax.

[Bob Denman]

I have a Seecamp .32 that is wonderful for concealment, but its very finicky with ammo choices.
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Mine likes Winchester SilverTips... Feeds them flawlessly... I've never had a stoppage with them!
But I've heard good things about Speer ammo also!

[Bob Denman]

That's why I've got a half a case of them; dfownstairs in the basement!

[Tango]

Ok gang. I settled on a S+W .380 Bodyguard w/laser. Picked it up today. They took me through all the small .380's and small 9mm's. Went in to buy a used Kimber mini 9mm they had w/laser. Three different sales people said stay away from it. Unless you were to buy their full size .45, or 9mm. Worked with 2 men, one woman who didn't rush with the sale. Also gave me 2 hours time at an indoor range. Thanks everyone! Tom

[Bob Denman]

The .380 is good medicine!
Do you reload?
I've worked up some decent loads for my .380 Colt...

[dancote]

Why are you posting this question on a Can-Am Spyder forum?

Seriously?

You do realize this is a trike forum. Or maybe not.

There's any number of other forums that could answer your burning question.

Dan

[SpyderDen]

It's in the "Off Topic " section. Chill.
Let's talk about the "wives and girl friends" thread you started.

[cuznjohn]

it used to be you could sell a pistol and than take the bill of sale to one police plaza and show them the paper and they would take the gun off your permit, so i used to arrange to get a new purchase order for the gun i wanted to get and in one day i could pick up the new purchase order and give them the bill of sale for the other and get it all done.

now the city wants you to be approved to sell a gun, it takes 2 to 3 weeks than they want you to go down there to pick up the papers to sell the gun, than they want you to request to buy a new gun another 2 to 3 weeks and you have to go back down there to pick that paper up and when you get the new pistol you have 24 hrs to go back down for inspection of the new pistol.

so after begging the pistol section i managed to get this all done in one day to get rid of my GLOCK 19 and pick up the S&W 380 bodyguard because my mom had a stroke and just wanted to get everything done when i had people to look after mom when i ran down. than mom had the second stroke that put her in a home and i sat with her every day from 10 to 6. so i asked them to put everything with the guns on hold and they said NO WAY and to wright letters again when i was ready to do what i wanted to do.

so all you folks that can walk into a store and buy a gun have got it made. the city charges 375 bucks for a two year permit and will do anything to make you want to sell your guns and live w/o them.

[SNOOPY]

Ok gang. I settled on a S+W .380 Bodyguard w/laser. Picked it up today. They took me through all the small .380's and small 9mm's. Went in to buy a used Kimber mini 9mm they had w/laser. Three different sales people said stay away from it. Unless you were to buy their full size .45, or 9mm. Worked with 2 men, one woman who didn't rush with the sale. Also gave me 2 hours time at an indoor range. Thanks everyone! Tom

Nice!

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[Dan McNally]

Why are you posting this question on a Can-Am Spyder forum?

Seriously?

You do realize this is a trike forum. Or maybe not.

There's any number of other forums that could answer your burning question.

Dan

Because (1) it is of interest to us and (2) it does not violate the rules of the forum . . . if it bothers you, just ignore the thread . . .

[SNOOPY]

I have a Ruger LCR .38 as well, nice gun, but like you said you don't want to shoot it unless you have to...it's very uncomfortable w such a short stock.

Well, no longer own my Ruger LCR , trading it in on a Mossberg 930 Semi Auto shotgun. Lol

I sorta fell in love with it when I saw it. Lol

[dancote]

It's in the "Off Topic " section. Chill.
Let's talk about the "wives and girl friends" thread you started.

And that would be what exactly? A link. or are you totally internet incompetent.

[Lamonster]

And that would be what exactly? A link. or are you totally internet incompetent.

I'm guessing he's talking about this post http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...The-girlfriend and name calling never helps. Just saying

This is an off topic board and most of us are comfortable about talking about guns. If you're not then just don't click on the gun post.

[SNOOPY]

it used to be you could sell a pistol and than take the bill of sale to one police plaza and show them the paper and they would take the gun off your permit, so i used to arrange to get a new purchase order for the gun i wanted to get and in one day i could pick up the new purchase order and give them the bill of sale for the other and get it all done.

now the city wants you to be approved to sell a gun, it takes 2 to 3 weeks than they want you to go down there to pick up the papers to sell the gun, than they want you to request to buy a new gun another 2 to 3 weeks and you have to go back down there to pick that paper up and when you get the new pistol you have 24 hrs to go back down for inspection of the new pistol.

so after begging the pistol section i managed to get this all done in one day to get rid of my GLOCK 19 and pick up the S&W 380 bodyguard because my mom had a stroke and just wanted to get everything done when i had people to look after mom when i ran down. than mom had the second stroke that put her in a home and i sat with her every day from 10 to 6. so i asked them to put everything with the guns on hold and they said NO WAY and to wright letters again when i was ready to do what i wanted to do.

so all you folks that can walk into a store and buy a gun have got it made. the city charges 375 bucks for a two year permit and will do anything to make you want to sell your guns and live w/o them.

Wow ow that's crazy having to go through so much, but many people want to make it this hard or harder everywhere. They just don't realize how people w guns save more lives than criminals w guns kill.