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Been looking at the .380 line of pistols lately. Which does everyone prefer? I like the Kimber Micro Carry, the S&W Bodyguard, and also the Kel-Tec model. Any others worth giving a good look at? Just wanting something reliable for conceal carry when wearing lighter clothing. Smaller and lighter the better for this circumstance I'd think.
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Bodyguard to Kel-Tec.
Also, look at an Airweight J-frame Centennial. They carry remarkably well in the pocket.
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Tried most of them and for the size, shootability and sight quality I choose the Kahr P380....headshots at 25 yards are easy...
Has been totally reliable...
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Tried most of them and for the size, shootability and sight quality I choose the Kahr P380....headshots at 25 yards are easy...
Has been totally reliable...
Bob I forgot about Kahr. Did you get a chance to try the Kimber Micro Carry? Just curious. I have not shot it but it feels great in my hand.
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Any kind of safety on the Kahr?
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I carry the bodyguard in a sticky holster in a front pocket. I like the controls of the 1911 and the bodyguard is as close as i can find for minimum weight/size. I carry mine w/o the safety on as the holster and da trigger will prevent ME from an ad. I have carried it for 5 or 6 years and the only trouble ever was the bolt for the laser backed out early on.
I won't say head shots at 25 are easy....but it is WAY more accurate than I ever thought it would be.
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Been looking at the .380 line of pistols lately. Which does everyone prefer? I like the Kimber Micro Carry, the S&W Bodyguard, and also the Kel-Tec model. Any others worth giving a good look at? Just wanting something reliable for conceal carry when wearing lighter clothing. Smaller and lighter the better for this circumstance I'd think. Buy an LCR. Travis
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Or a S&W .38sp Bodygaurd revolver with the factory Lazer. They only weigh 13 ounces and cost about the same as the Ruger LCR, and it comes with the factory Lazer.
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Tried most of them and for the size, shootability and sight quality I choose the Kahr P380....headshots at 25 yards are easy...
Has been totally reliable...
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To the OP's original question, on small auto's I've been carrying a KelTec, ever since they first came out. It's never failed to feed or fire in all the years I've owned it.
But if I was buying one of the newer model .380's it would be the Sig 238.
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I have been more than pleased with my Kel Tec P3AT. I have TRIED TO make it hiccup and have not been able to. Extra light. dissapears into about any pocket, NO STUPID AND DANGEROUS EXTERIOR SAFETY, and blows through even cheap foriegn ammo and +P+ Buffalo Bore carry ammo without ever a bobble.
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You do realize the safety can be left in position a or b right? Just cause' it is there doesn't mean it has to be used.
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I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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I have been more than pleased with my Kel Tec P3AT. I have TRIED TO make it hiccup and have not been able to. Extra light. dissapears into about any pocket, NO STUPID AND DANGEROUS EXTERIOR SAFETY, and blows through even cheap foriegn ammo and +P+ Buffalo Bore carry ammo without ever a bobble. An exterior safety is stupid and dangerous? Wow. I seem to recall them being on 1911 style pistols, including that "uber" RIA 10mm.
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Thanks for all the info so far! I'm definitely going to keep looking. But for now, I can't deny how that Kimber Micro Carry felt in my hands today. Plain awesome! I just know though that some of the others are lighter and thinner/smaller in size and that bothers me some I guess. Especially when conceal ability is my main concern.
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Only 380 I own is an LCP hecause my wife bought it for me
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If the Kimber feels great go for it... That is why I chose the Kahr over the others it size...it just fit my hand well and I liked the trigger pull.
And no it has no external safety....which I have to agree with safariman isn't the best thing to have on a defensive handgun....and this comes from a shooter who has carried a 1911 everyday for 35 years.
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not much of a fan of pocket carry but If I do It.s a Kahr p380
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I'm sold on the new Glock 42.
Had a Ruger LCP and traded it on the 42.
I can HIT Lots better with the 42, it has better sights.
With a Hogue slip on grip, it's also very comfortable to shoot.
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