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Nice write up. I have handled the Beretta, the Sig and the Colt Mustang. I've shot the Ruger, the S&W, and the Kahr. I own the Kel-Tek. Here's what I learned:Necropost
if anyone is in the market for a 380 Pocket pistol, I complied all of the stats to help you make a decision
http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/2014/01/pocket-380-pistols.html
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I prefer the Government Model 380 ACP (mid 80's-90's),
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but the current Mustang is fine too.
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Just some personal experience:
I have two Bersa .380's. A Model 83 from the late 1980s (owned since new) and a newer Thunder 380. Neither one has ever had an issue.
I bought the TCP because I liked the ergonomics over the LCP - it just fit my hand better. It had to go back to Taurus for a visit just after purchase (one week turnaround), but has been 100% reliable since. I have two friends w/ LCP's and one had to go back to Ruger (3 week turnaround as I remember) and is still picky on ammo, but the other has run flawlessly (that I know of).
I tend to shoot my 9mm's more (because of cheaper ammo), but still like the size of the .380's. Have fun shopping!
This and ammo selection is why I don't see owning another .380.
"Handguns chambered in .380 ACP are small, compact, and generally easy to carry. Unfortunately, testing has shown that they offer inadequate performance for self-defense and for law enforcement use whether on duty as a back-up weapon or for off duty carry. The terminal performance of .380 ACP JHP's is often erratic, with inadequate penetration and inconsistent expansion being common problems, while .380 ACP FMJ's offer adequate penetration, but no expansion. All of the .380 ACP JHP loads we have tested, including CorBon, Hornady, Federal, Remington, Speer, and Winchester exhibited inconsistent, unacceptable terminal performance for law enforcement back-up and off duty self-defense use due to inadequate penetration or inadequate expansion. Stick with FMJ for .380 ACP or better yet, don't use it at all. The use of .380 ACP and smaller caliber weapons is really not recommended for LE use and many savvy agencies prohibit them."
BUG's: .380 ACP vs. .38 Sp