After this 1911 bill gets passed, Ill be carrying a 1911. I have a brand new Cobra that has never fired a shot ! His post show that he is just posting without knowledge of the firearms. 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. CM40 is my summe4 carry. Its on the edge of what Id consider using for self-defense, but Id recommend trying to move up to 9mm if possible. Or had a bad exp. Kahr makes a lot of pocket guns, and several of them rate really well. Im not going to bash talk the CPX-2 , but its going to take me a while to get use to it. Makes me question the authors intentions in this article. This gun looks a whole lot like the Ruger LCP and Kel-Tec P-3AT. 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. 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. Those small NAA revolvers you have to learn how to safely load and unload. For College Campuses! Go to the Beretta form Pico and the gun is loved by many. The thing stinks. That said, I have never tried to pocket-carry one so Im not voting on it in terms of that specific criteria. Just a BS review to gain clicks and views. This guy most definitely does not have one clue about the Pico. The price is right, but the performance and ratings just arent. I have 100s of rounds through both my kahrs with zero fails. My Cpx 2 is not 100% reliable, but I did not expect it to be for $250. Caveat: I bought mine used, so I dont know if the previous owner had done any tweaking to get it that reliable or not, or whether a factory-fresh one would need any sort of break-in period. The sights on the LCP II are built into the top of the slide like its predecessor. There are many more maligned pocket guns and sub-compacts on the market than these two. Designed to be smaller and more compact than the Nambu 14 for use by armored vehicle crewmen and pilots, the pistol had design Then Ill be unstoppable!!!!! (I call the SCCY, my Sunday go-to-meeting piece. They never protected their early designs/. Personally, Id like to see something a little more scientific than a survey since we have no idea if the respondents even handled the firearm. If you spend any amount of time online, youve seen product rating systems on Amazon, Netflix, Yelp, etc., usually in the form of star ratings. 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. The trigger is long and weighty but smooth. In 2017, SIG Sauer produced a unicorn of a pistol in the P365. Hence why Hipoints explode when high pressure rounds are put in them or dont feed reliably when hollowpoints are used. One thing that was not improved over the original LCP, however, is the sights. Worked fine til the last shot on the second reload. The Hellcat II was cheap when purchased new, and you can find one used for around $100. The LCP isnt that bad. While the LCP II is still a small pocket pistol, Ruger made a number of improvements to it. It is not made for quick magazine changes. Current (and Growing) List of Exhibitors at the Texas Firearms Festival. 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. Thousands of flawless rounds and handles Hot ammo better than most guns handle standard ammo. Learn to shoot pocket guns and find the truth yourself and stop listening to counter Clerks at big Box stores. http://virtualchick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/unicorn.jpg. Nemesis pocket holster, and 1 spare mag, goes everyehere. This is like the buzzfeed of gun articles. Jimenez was one former name for Cobra also Loren was also a former name . Avoid Straight Blowback pistols These have a barrel permanently affixed to the frame versus the Delayed Blowback pistols, who have a barrel th Jed Henson runs the handgun review and rating site gunsgunsguns.net. Just being a bashing b**** , gets you nowhere. Too many women wind up dropping the gun which the thug grabs and then uses on the woman. According to our peers, here are the six worst pocketguns, from less awful to worstest. The Beretta Pico is probably one of Berettas biggest blunders. The only guns to get near a 100 votes are the Beretta and the SCCY. Hellcat 380. The Mag release is a piece of cake. Super long heavy pull, which is understandable on a DA only no safety gun. Try the Sig P938 If you are truly carrying for protection you dont mind the Sig Price if your life is on the line and the P938 shoots like a minature 1911 Love mine and have had several friends buy them after shooting my P938 SAS. But for a handgun of last resort, I prefer an Airweight. No it is not a light striker fired trigger. It feels good in the hand and the materials and workmanship are fine. I dont see it. I challange anyone to break down the Pico and compare all parts to any of the Aluminum Chassis Pocket guns. Granted, .380 pocket autos are not guns that you take to the range for fun. Id trust actual reviewers over internet voters. It pains me to include the DB380 on this list because I bought one acouple years ago. With pocket pistols you get so much more in terms of everything for every little uptick in size you go. It works great if all it does is sit in your pocket. Did it require a break in, a fluff & buff, a whole plethora of different ammo to get my approval? When I told him I never have a problem with my P-11 or my wifes Ruger SR-9, he then said maybe its the ammo. They are all solid, dependable, and reliable. I posted a new post today regarding the nonsense by this author about the Pico. I have SCCY CPX2 Best gun ever Just keep it clean 400 rounds down range 400 rounds on target Ill bet my life on my cpx2. Most of the post are from newbies that know very little about guns in the first place. However it is not any where near the build quality of the Beretta Pico. My SCCY runs like a champ. . Or do you just sit around Mommies basement pretending to be a gun commando? Any failure rates? In fact, yanking the mag should tell him to learn the gun. And they didnt offer to just replace the thing, which is what I would do rather than leaving a dissatisfied customer wholl then post a comment like this on the internet. 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. Its not. I cant count on my DB380 to run consistently, so I had to give it a low rating. The Pico is top shelf. No thanks. Bounce is not horrible but that along with size will take some of the enjoyment out of the session. 400 rounds! No problem for me but then I have fired well over 100,000 rounds in 50 years. WebSmith & Wesson Model 500 is a five-shot, single action/double-action large caliber revolver produced by Smith & Wesson, firing the .500 S&W Magnum cartridge, a .50 caliber bullet. Try posting a survey asking for votes on Glocks, for instance, and you will get a very polarized response . WebBeretta Pico: Worst .380 In the World?! Only drawback is the 2D trigger. Obviously you really do not get into pocket guns or spend time with folks that do. Stainless steel through out the gun. Look at the back of the slide. Like a great car or movie, a great firearm can become a true classic. Its manageable. Literally, it is.) It covers the trigger guard of the pistol and has a hook and sticky material to stay secure in your pocket so it is easy to draw the pistol from your pocket without bringing the holster with it. One of the most MILD mannered pistols you can shoot in 380.They are Ultra reliable with all kinds of ammo. Everyones hand size and perception of recoil is different and therein lies the beauty of having choice. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty1.jpg While the track is double, both trains were traveling in opposite directions on the same line near the Vale of Tempe, a river valley about 380 kilometers (235 miles) north of Athens. You should consider using a Bayesian average for this situation. My son made sure I carried a SW9VE for daily use. You hold the slide back to engage the cocking. I liked the gun otherwise, but the awful trigger was a total deal breaker for me. The thing is about Cobras, hi points that people that call them junk have never actually researched the gun. Otherwise a worthy imitator of the abandoned Walther PPK. and wrote the entire line off. My Gosh folks, this is total BS, read the directions. You do not have one clue about what you are talking about. That could happen with any gun someone didnt ,maintain and hadnt tested out at the range. I carry the SCCY more often and have cycled quite a few rounds through it. More than ever, the PPK is a statement of sophistication. Nonetheless, the fact that they are difficult to shoot can be a major problem for training and self-defense purposes. Shoots fine, never a problem, kills my hand. I met Leghorn at a Range Day last year and he knows little about handling a weapon. It is considerably lighter and smoother than the original LCP and other comparable .380 pistols, and it also features the Glock-style bladed safety that must first be depressed in order for the trigger to be pulled. I certainly wouldnt be happy. I used to have one. When you insert a fresh magazine, it will be easier to rack the slide this way as well. (dead serious) took it right back to the store. A 380 is about as wide as a 9mm. However it is about 1/2 as powerful, 1/2 the weight and velocity. For a very long time 9mm was considered the rock How anyone can actually report that a gun that has the build quality of the Pico is one of the worst is beyond me. Mild. Keltec P11 will take S&W 669 mags10,15,20 rounders..just like the Marlin Camp Rifle.. Slicked up and did a Golden Loki Fluff & Buff on my Kel-Tec P3AT after I bought it years ago. You can buy 1911s now. Mine also runs well, and they feel really well made. Sure just However, it is pricey and a bit bulkier than some of the others. The number of ratings is what sold his other books. Sean, I cannot find documentation of John Lott having bought reviews on Amazon. Its that bad. The .380 ACP semi-automatic pistol is one of the most popular categories of concealed carry weapons in the United States and has been for years. ! Silver tip p+ for carry, or whatever local law enforcement carries. I own some pretty toys and more expensive carry guns but for everyday carry i choose between my CPX 2 and S&W 442 and feel just as confident with either. I own a hp380. WebMAC Website & PrimaryArms website link: http://www.militaryarms.orgJoin Patreon and support MAC! 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. Totally precision stainless steel receiver, chassis, guide rod, best sights in class, best take down in class, One of the most Mild mannered shooting guns made for that size. The trigger pull on the LCP II most closely resembles the trigger on larger striker fired polymer pistols such as the Glock. He says the trigger is horrible? Not sure why the Sccy is on this list, I own a cpx2 and its great! Do you really know anything about pocket guns? I bought it because the idea of 10+1 rounds in 9mm was very appealing. like any gun it can have its issues so can the SCCY but if you really look at it, compact light and Personally, Id avoid far more than just the bottom six. I had issues with mine to start. The serrations on the LCP are also wider in order to get a better grip in slippery conditions when racking the slide. I chose. Keep up the good work Jed, and thanks for the article. Or the Springfield EMP (Though mine runs awesome, they are known for manufacturing problems). Man, all I can say is when you mentioned the Pico, you sure messed up on that one. Cant say LCP is much better than any of these above, but it has been reliable. They know media though. I think by nature all auto pocket pistols suck. If you have to rely on Counter Clerks for advice on firearms tells me quite a bit. They still fall back to the limp wrist and ammo excuses. SRP: $269. Also people need to fire them at the range. Ive heard more than a handful of DEALERS who rate it a much better overall weapon than the KelTec which it resembles, and the machining does appear superior in my estimation. When I hear someone put down the Pico, I know they do not shoot often. Cobra lasted 10 minutes in my house. Ruger sells the LCP II with a neoprene pocket holster (which has the Ruger logo on it), and it actually works quite well. Tiny little semi-automatics sure, there are many good ones and many bad ones. Those were the worst. Sorry, with all due respect to Mr Henson, I wish you the best of luck, and while I see how this might help some buyers sort from the thousands of gun models, its only a start. Its not that the gun is too small, its that the trigger is much too close to the tiny grip. Keltec P-11 listed as 10+1 on THEIR website. 5 Best 380 Pistols for Concealed Carry in 2022 - Gun News Hey Dan, what gun have you designed or invested in? (3) Often in the comment sections of user reviews online, you see stuff being dinged a star or two from superfluous stuff. As in best gun LOL. I just hated the trigger. Also cobra has a lifetime warranty on their guns if you do the warranty. Even a novice can see the better build quality of the Pico. We indicate sponsored content as such. Maybe if there was an () in theremaybe that might work like Tpanga or Gnai or some such name. Thats along what I was thinking. Is it possible to find a Hellcat II that runs well, shoots well and fits well? Um the SCCY is a near exact copy of the nearby(Cocoa,Fl) Keltec P-11. Remember, these are life-or-death guns, not gopher guns or race guns. We saw your review and write up. Here is some news for you. I bought one of the .380 Seecamps when they first came out. Types Of .380 Pistols Subcompact vs Micro-Compact Single-Stack vs Double-Stack Magazines What Should You Look for in a I do feel though that its a little too light for a 9mm caliber . Forget about dropping the mag with the shooting hand, cause it aint happening. I live in Utah, so in the wintertime its a very high probability that Ill be wearing some type of glove. If its good Ill spread the word. And worst and I do mean worst of all is the Magazine release, which might be the most poorly placed, poorly designed and impossible mag release on any gun ive ever handled. I also have the Kahr. Yes, Im sure theyre out there, but the odds youll score one of those unicorns remain low. To send it back would cost to much and the internet dealer would not stand behind it !! http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-right.jpg Thats not exactly The TRUTH About Guns. No I dont own one I own two. My Kahr is a nice but, but Finicky as heck. But this article should be called Articles to avoid like the Plague. Suprised about the Kahr, Beretta, and Diamondback. (1) Astroturfing happens, both ways. Do you perhaps have a very early one? No issues to complain about. The DB380 is a cheap subcompact 380 pocket pistol. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Could not disagree more with the articles 3rd selection, namely, the SCCY Industries CPX-2 (not to be confused with its predecessor which had issues of which were acknowledged by the company and subsequently corrected). Ill take more objective reviews from knowledgeable shooters. I am no statistician but most of the sample sizes were very small. The biggest improvement, by far, is the trigger pull. +1. (2) You have no idea who the reviewers are and what their qualifications to rate a firearm areeven if they tell you. My SCCY CPX-2 has been absolutely accurate with never a malfunction of any kind. If you actually carry a gun in your pocket, even in a pocket holster, its gonna get dirty. You mean like the crowd of voters that put Obama in office twice. Oh shit! The Beretta Tomcat, though only .32, much fatter, and blowback, is a far, far superior gun. For its purpose, NOT Bullseye competition, it is a fine gun. And buying likes is one definite way to abuse it. Well, yes, Gigli did suck, but that wasnt known until later. For that reason its got a little too much recoil and im not as accurate with it as i am with my heavier pistols chambered in 9mm and 40 caliber . So far wevecollected roughly 34,000 votes with an average rating of 6.1 overall. Every one of these pistols are incredibly easy to conceal in your pocket. Stainless steel throughout the gun. My shooting buddy has an LCP. ONE STAR FOR YOU! kind of reviews. TTAG has some of the worst reviewers in history. Sure you can spend $500 on a Glock or what ever else you want to list but the specs on this gun make it a easy choice and hell I can buy two for the price of most good guns. Shoot to make the thug dead. Considering the price point of the SCCY, its fit, finish and functionality is excellent. WebThe .380 Auto (ACP) Pistol is most often used for self-defense, and is a particularly good choice for concealed carry thanks to its small size. . As a back-up weapon to a larger pistol, the LCP II would also be a great choice as it has a very similar manual of arms to larger pistols such as Glocks while also being small enough to easily conceal carry as we have just seen. Wouldnt take much time for an employee or contractor of one of these manufacturers to buff up the ratings, or down rate a competitor. Kahr P380 is the definitive pocket gun. A 380 is about as wide as a 9mm. However it is about 1/2 as powerful, 1/2 the weight and velocity. For a very long time 9mm was considered the rock Did you give them Cyrillic numbers to rate with? The gun works incredibly well if you use the recommend FMJ ammo as listed in the manual. Its a sharp designed pistol with a great price . I think you would be hard pressed to find any thing this good for that price. But that is just learning curve and a trade off when they removed the problematic safety from the earlier models. Even though its not made anymore, Ive been interested in trying out a Taurus PT638 if I ever ran across one for a reasonable price, anyone have any experience with one? Small, accurate and reliable. Com-block mack chambered pistols, walthers, and the like just have better reliability w/ less break in. Can't argue with Sig, but I'd also add Beretta to that list, both the I bought it after reading the review on TTAG. I think the SCCY might be marginally better and has 2 mags. Worst Guns Ever Nambu: The Nambu is one of the worst pistols ever designed. Too small, too weak, too much plastic. But despite those advantages, .380 pocket pistols have also been plagued by a number of downsides. As far as the magazine release, its perfect for my needs. Her gun was unloaded while the thugs were not. Ill definitely be checking it out. CPX 2. Its very much a personal decision then, based on fit, function, and how well it shoots. Funny the SCCY was rated on 2 other surveys as one of the top 5 affordable and reliable pocket guns. I have 2 of them. Thus it works as a safety (just like a S&W revolver). Really it sounds like some pretty crappy customer service. In this review, we will cover the disadvantages of the .380 pistol that the LCP II sought to remedy, what makes the LCP II an improvement over the original LCP, and the uses for and specifications of the LCP II. I have pocket holsters for all but the S&W and had been carrying the XDS 45 regularly till yesterday. My hands are simply too large for the tiny Ruger. IT is NOT stiff at all. Why Beretta didnt copy the ergonomics on that is a mystery to me. I think it would have to be the 2mm Kolibri. Its the worlds smallest handgun, and develops just 4 joules of muzzle energy. Its not a joke weapon Both the front and rear sights are black which can make it difficult to see them if you are aiming against a dark background. It is also the only 10 shot 9mm you can find that is truly small enough to pocket carry. I tried to get Gunsgunsguns.net to pop up-no dice in 5 or 6 tries. No problems what so ever. Note to self, Get to the range! The Ring of Fire guns are small, super I had a CPX-2, functionality and reliability i couldnt complain about. Worst complaint is the trigger, but a lot of dry fires with snap caps and you condition yourself to the long reset. Personally have no experience with them but it is to each his own and have heard nothing but good about these pistols. Quick Summary: Our Top Picks For 5 Best .380 Pistols in 2022 1. I just went through your site and clicked a one star on every gun over $500 and a 10 star on every gun under $500 with my only basis being I dont currently have an expendable $500 in my pocket and I dont like them because they are out of my budget Just kidding, I didnt, but anyone out there could do it, which is why I think your system is incredibly flawed by not at least holding reviewers to having to list a reason. I would very much like to see your proof/examples. It is light and works. Both shoot about the same as far as low recoil. They have gotten great reviews and by the serial numbers and manufacture dates on the 2 guns, their sales have gone up 4x but the QC has suffered greatly. Its definitely not perfect but it is far from the worst gun Ive owned. I find that many pistols jam because of a defective magazine thats not feeding properly. Best 380 Ive ever had. The only thing about that bill is that allows those in a govt approved marksmenship program to buy them first. Like others, I am a bit surprised by the poor showing of the Beretta. And for sure never shot one. Did he shoot various ammo or run them for accuracy. However, they are among the worst guns for concealed carry. As a long, and I do mean long time P3AT owner, you must be one of those anti Keltec trolls that hated them from the start. Also you gotta test the ammo you intend to use. My old PPK/s doesnt like Blazer alum. When I dress up, the P380 is the best answer to the pocket-carry problem. Unless you can document that, I think you are off base posting what is basically a rumor. Springfield operator: 5.2 Funny mine have always worked. The Pico is one of the best firearms in its class out there period. I use the site SlickGuns a lot to shop for deals and they ran into the same problem with upvotes and downvotes people vote something down just because they wouldnt personally buy it makes no difference if it is a good deal, good product, etc. Total joke. In regards to the Cobra a lot of people dissing the gun are those who fire hollowpoints through it. 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. Surprised the Remington R51 didnt make this list. The stats of the survey may need to be expanded on as well but for the most part would not own any of the others either, just my opinion. It was his first time shooting it (or any gun) ever. Apparently their readership likes Sigs with large sample sizes. My advice. I would think a pocket gun would be best kept in .380 or 9mm. AND, NAA has first class warranty service. And just recently bought my Third Pico. One now has over 4,000 rounds of flawless ammo down range the other now over 1500 and have never broken a firing pin. And we have to like it enough to carry it. Im curious as to how you derived your +/- error bars and why you are calling 25-50 votes statistically significant. Those are awfully small sample sizes compared to the number of guns of each make/model in production. (I like Glocks, but between the trigger and the slimness of the Kahr, Im a convert) My least favorite aspect of the CM40, aside from the revolver-like capacity, is the stiffness of the slide spring. Prohibition: Why It Wouldnt Work Any Better With Guns Than It Did With Alcohol, Defendant Agrees Appeals Court Should Uphold Injunction Blocking New Yorks Law Banning Carrying Guns in Sensitive Places, Judge Robert L. Miller: Its an Insult to the Founders to Assume They Didnt Expect Gun Control in Future Generations. Overall, the trigger on the LCP II makes it infinitely easier to shoot than the original LCP. There is an author named John Lott, who became a best seller from an unknown very quickly by doing exactly that. customer service should you need it that transfers with the gun. 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). All semi auto weapons will jam at one time or another, and dont feel the same in everyones hand.. With a much lighter trigger, enhanced slide serrations, wider grip, impressive stippling job, and the ability to slide lock on the last round, the LCP II is a definitive improvement over other comparable .380 pocket guns. But I have no interest in any Keltec pistol-unlike several rifles. I will say they like Ruger and a few other vendors copied Kel-Tec once again as this thing look like a P11. The original Ruger LCP has been perhaps the most well-known and popular .380 pocket pistol since it was first introduced in 2008. The gun works. None. I love shooting it, and I get closer groups than with my Kel-Tec P-11. Ive no complaints. Anyway, all just my opinion here. You can hire chinese brokers to buy likes on Fakebook, and twitter followers by the thousands. I would buy one if I needed another inexpensive backup carry gun. I was thinking the same thing as I read this article. I trust the Colt, Kahr, and Rugers, but I would like more power. Ive heard too many bad comments and complaints about the I.O. Got the CPX-2 for about half price new. These guns shoot any ammo I have fed it. That would be TTAG, and a handful of others. Hi points work if you use FMJ and clean and oil the gun. capacity. After the 200 round break in if you have any, then yes you should be pissed. I have received grief for it as well. It shot pretty well overall, but the trigger sucked. The double 1911 also has ratings. Well, Taurus only makes one gun that really meets the pocket pistol criteria set forth in the article. 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