Ideal Conceal .380 Pistol - Looks Like a Cell Phone

[CountryGent]

It's a novelty... Not much personal interest except for the curiosity factor.

Would much rather have a PPK/s or Astra Constable II in .380...

Those Astra's are neat-o. I was very tempted to go with one whilst looking for my PPK, but eventually went with the stainless model shown above.

 

[etrain16]

Seems impractical in comparison to a regular carry gun. Just the fact you have to unfold it seems too risky to me as a carry option.

That's why I wouldn't buy one, save for shear curiosity. The whole point of the gun is deep concealment without being deeply concealed. Impractical? Maybe. But if you're in a spot where a gun in a holster just isn't practical, and you don't mind that you have to open the thing up to use it, I imagine it will fit the bill for some folks.

What I do like about the idea, is it's just another F you to the anti's. I love to see new innovation in firearms tech, so long as it's beneficial tech and not the stupid anti-gun crap like fingerprint readers.

 

[etrain16]

Id get one of them 380s that shoot 9mm or, better yet, 40 S&W.

The owner has talked in the past about adding several other calibers to the lineup eventually, including 9mm. He's also mentioned a 3 barrel .22 WMR model as a possibility.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

At first I really did not like this gun or the idea of it , but after further thinking...

A gun like this could be useful in a situation where :
The carry of a more conventional firearm due to jobsite "concerns" , is problematic , but you still want to protect yourself or those in your care....used as a "last line of defense" so to speak.
Andy

 

[etrain16]

At first I really did not like this gun or the idea of it but after further thinking...

A gun like this could be useful in a situation where :
The carry of a more conventional firearm due to jobsite "concerns" , is problematic , but you still want to protect yourself or those in your care....used as a "last line of defense" so to speak.
Andy

That's a good point Andy. Considering there are some places you can't easily carry, this may be a kind of last-ditch solution. Of course, if someone were to carry one of these, you'd want to practice drawing and opening the gun to firing position, extensively, to make sure you can deploy it quickly, safely and accurately, should it ever be needed.

 

[nammac]

I appreciate ultra-deep concealment, and perhaps for some this would work. Seems like it's only purpose would be a last ditch effort, so to the manipulation necessary to get it into battery.

For me personally, I let a Taurus TCP-738 full that role. Rides nicely in a coin pocket or rear pocket of the good ole Kirkland jeans...

 

[CountryGent]

Here is an interesting weird one from the 70s that is along the same lines. This one is disguised as a sunglasses case.

 

[partsed]

 

[partsed]

And here's a surprise

Schumer calls for investigation of folding gun that resembles smartphone Schumer calls for investigation of folding gun that resembles smartphone

That alone has me wanting to buy one... F-Chucky

 

[RVTECH]

Remember the 'Lifecard' .22 - not much of an improvement.

 

[Kruel J]

Remember the 'Lifecard' .22 - not much of an improvement.

And both are WAY overpriced for what you get.

 

[RVTECH]

I just took a 'selfie' of my own azz - if you didn't know what this was what would you think it is?

 

[Kruel J]

I just took a 'selfie' of my own azz - if you didn't know what this was what would you think it is?
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I'm a gun guy, I know what it is. Small 5 shot .38 or something similar.

 

[RVTECH]

I'm a gun guy, I know what it is. Small 5 shot .38 or something similar.

And you are right - as most on this forum would guess also - but I guarantee many never even question the black protrusion from my right back pocket which is five shots of fire breathing .38 from the finest snub ever made - the J -frame Smith - in this case a Mod 60 - and it comes out of my pocket quickly and easily with no folding or configuring necessary.....

 

[Kruel J]

And you are right - as most on this forum would guess also - but I guarantee many never even question the black protrusion from my right back pocket which is five shots of fire breathing .38 from the finest snub ever made - the J -frame Smith - in this case a Mod 60 - and it comes out of my pocket quickly and easily with no folding or configuring necessary.....
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Oh I feel you man. I'm just saying, it's not completely camouflaged and anyone who knows guns will know what it is instantly. The ideal conceal does a GREAT job of camouflage. I'll give it that all day long.

 

[Kruel J]

And you are right - as most on this forum would guess also - but I guarantee many never even question the black protrusion from my right back pocket which is five shots of fire breathing .38 from the finest snub ever made - the J -frame Smith - in this case a Mod 60 - and it comes out of my pocket quickly and easily with no folding or configuring necessary.....
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And your picture with your finger resting on the trigger makes me feel like crying in my safe space. Kinda like taking an AR pic with the safety switch on fire.






Not really.

 

[RVTECH]

And your picture with your finger resting on the trigger makes me feel like crying in my safe space.

And I am alone in my house with no one around - I know my boundaries - I am often cleaning and cycling the actions of guns frequently so don't cry too loudly.

 

[nammac]

I prefer to have my .38 ride in kydex at 3:00c when I chose to carry it... But to each his own preference.

 

[Kruel J]

And I am alone in my house with no one around - I know my boundaries - I am often cleaning and cycling the actions of guns frequently so don't cry too loudly.

I was kidding brother.

 

[RVTECH]

I was kidding brother.

Figured as much! I began to wonder if I was on the forum that banned me recently!