The guns with the lower number of people voting are probably irrelevant no matter what their scores are. based on what your stupid opinion? At my handgun review and rating site, gunsgunsguns.net, we offer star ratings on a scale of 110 for every gun featured on the site. (3) Often in the comment sections of user reviews online, you see stuff being dinged a star or two from superfluous stuff. This gun is budget-friendly and chambered substantially (9mm). +1 Mag Extensions are the only change to it. Tiny little semi-automatics sure, there are many good ones and many bad ones. Built like a tank. They fall apart with any kink of volume down range. So, I would never consider one. Literally, it is.) Ive put plenty of rounds through my p3at and its reliable. I have to disagree about the SCCY CPX-2. Never jammed on me or on my daughter who went to the range with me. How is it possibly at the top of the list? Painful to shoot, yes, but thats what you get when the gun barely weighs more than the bullet it fires. My dad bought a CPX-whichever has the safety about a month ago; Ill have to ask him what he thinks of it next time we talk. Reliability is certainly suspect with a few of the .380's. That would be TTAG, and a handful of others. I own expensive pistols and revolvers, as well as a SCCY CPX-2. Check out the 380 showdown in GunWorldin 2012all 3 Keltecs broke and wouldnt run right. I liked the gun otherwise, but the awful trigger was a total deal breaker for me. Diamondback has been plagued by trouble. ONE STAR FOR YOU! kind of reviews. Happy ending. I can do it blind folded. The trigger reset does suck but its still a great gun. I live in Utah, so in the wintertime its a very high probability that Ill be wearing some type of glove. I had issues with mine to start. All I know is my 1st CPX-2 had to be sent in for service 30 minutes after I got it home. Forget about dropping the mag with the shooting hand, cause it aint happening. Do it outside with the gun pointing at the ground and mind your hand positions. I bought a SCCY CPX-2 a few months ago . 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. Im not saying every single person who votes needs to leave a full, detailed review, but encouraging people to at least leave a couple pros/cons would be most helpful. Im glad it ended well, but if he hadnt scored a first round hit he would have been screwed for real. AMEN . Makes me question the authors intentions in this article. But, it doesnt like to be dirty. I. (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. If you are going to run a wisdom of crowds review site I think you really ought to take a note from them, because we ALL know the crowd can also be incredibly stupid, especially when hiding behind the anonymity of a keyboard. Ruger sought out to remedy much of these problems with the LCP II. Except for a derringer but that is because the prior owner dry fired it which you are to never do. People cant make crap up in their comments? I have literally spoken to no one that has said anything positive about the Pico. That being said, the LCP II can also be carried IWB or in an ankle holster just as easily as it could be carried in a pocket. [Edit: Jeremy S. had issues w/ the Pico as well], 5) Kahr Arms CM40(3.8 stars 0.7, 36 votes). .40 maybe too big for a leetle sub-compact pistol. And I dont know why Keltec lets Ruger & SCCY(and the defunct hellcat) slavishly copy their designs. This is like the buzzfeed of gun articles. All guns I would have avoided anyway, except the Pico. I had 4 LCPs that went down with cracked grips, frames, broken take down pin, split rails etc. Everything they make are just wrought with problems. Otherwise you will just get a ton of, Wait, that gun is not a GLOCK! the Truth about Guns is one of the most biased groups around. Personally, I only go by in person reviews, in this internet age, from people proven trustworthy. I own two of them, shoot pockets guns each week and have been for years. I experienced none of that with my p3at but it was entertaining to read. My Airweight has been dehorned and edges softened, carries so comfortably with a Hip Grip that I often forget about it. Jimenez was one former name for Cobra also Loren was also a former name . The warranty cant be beat. Go to Genitron and compare.And very little muzzle flip. Funny. Three weeks before it was even released. SCCY CPX-2 is a very good gun. I have no Idea how this writer came up with this Bottom Feeder nonsense. I fire a couple of magazines a month thru them so as not to get too rusty . Did it require a break in, a fluff & buff, a whole plethora of different ammo to get my approval? I find that many pistols jam because of a defective magazine thats not feeding properly. I own a hp380. However, they are among the worst guns for concealed carry. Well, Taurus only makes one gun that really meets the pocket pistol criteria set forth in the article. It is almost a virtual impossibility to drop the mag without having to literally stop everything your doing and have to yank the thing down using 2 hands. The CPX-3 and CPX-4 is now available in 380 with less recoil. 72 people have given the Arsenal Strike 1 a mediocre rating. Split chassis, cracked frames, split rails, broken take down pins. Oh shit! Very very inconsistent across the board for everything they make to not be considered really bad. This crowdsourced data points arent perfect, but if a product gets a statistically significant number of votes, we get a pretty good idea of how it stacks up thanks to the wisdom-of-crowds phenomenon. To start with they sat on it for 2 whole years teasing a release and it just kept getting pushed back further and further. CPX 2. Can't argue with Sig, but I'd also add Beretta to that list, both the .380 pocket pistols are incredibly easy to conceal, and this is what is largely attributed to their long time popularity in the United States. So Ill pass on the herd mentality when buying guns thanks.. Recently we exchanged and shot each others weapon, I have a Taurus LCP 380. The spreadsheet seems flawed to me. 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? And I especially enjoy its clever name. I have not had to use them as my SCCY has functioned perfectly so far. 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 I have seen this kind of nonsense before but did not expect to see it here. All you did is look at numerical reviews on the internet. The serrations on the LCP are also wider in order to get a better grip in slippery conditions when racking the slide. Oh not to mention Sccy has great I think you would be hard pressed to find any thing this good for that price. We buy a pocket gun for last-ditch self defense, which literally makes it a do-or-die gun. The Type 94 Shiki Kenju. They claimed to have test fired it after repair. As long as you shoot the recommended ammo and keep your weapon cleaned, oiled properly, and replace any defective parts you will get much better performance. My shooting buddy has an LCP. Arguably one of the best and most popular pocket pistols, the pf9, was not on the spreadsheet. WebThe Roughneck series of derringers are similar in appearance to the well-known Bond Arms Backup models, but are more affordable. Stainless steel throughout the gun. A number of guns you have to shoot 400 rounds or so to exercise the gun so it will never jam as long as it is cleaned and oiled. We even joked that we needed to start a Pocket Gun Palma match. I happen to own a SCCY and have never ever had a FTF or FTE its a very light and compact gun in a 9mm platform with 11 rounds I assume the reason the CM40 sucks is similar. http://virtualchick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/unicorn.jpg, http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty1.jpg, http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty2.jpg, http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-right.jpg, http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-left.jpg. Examples of popular small pocket .380 autos include the original Ruger LCP, Taurus TCP, Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380, and the Kel-Tec P3-AT to name a few. Bounce is not horrible but that along with size will take some of the enjoyment out of the session. I would bet my life on this smallish, nice looking pistol. He talks about having to yank the Mag. Hi points work if you use FMJ and clean and oil the gun. Current (and Growing) List of Exhibitors at the Texas Firearms Festival. She shot both, along with a used Beretta .380, and chose the Sig despite the price being just about double at the time. It pains me to include the DB380 on this list because I bought one acouple years ago. Was definitely surprised that certain other brands didnt make the list. I recommend them to people all the time, but I do caution that, as is to be expected with a DAO, the trigger is long. It went on to launch a revolution of micro .380 handguns. I alone will take up the Masterpiece banner, carry it aloft, plant it on the nearest peak and proclaim, Get thee 6 extra recoil springs and thou shalt have a decent pistol for a year or more, even.. Now I feel like I have t fire the XDS 9MM again before I trust it, Really shook me up when I casually pressed the trigger and got a light clunk. On that note, you KNOW were kind of spoiled with all the great pocket guns available today. This only naturally makes it more difficult to fire properly like we just talked about. Its pretty clear why. How so? The Hellcat II was cheap when purchased new, and you can find one used for around $100. Thus it works as a safety (just like a S&W revolver). Every gun has its limitations and knowledge goes a long way to ensure a positive outcome when it happens. Then Ill be unstoppable!!!!! Even a novice can see the better build quality of the Pico. Glad to see it was noted as rating highly, and not on the list. Unless you can document that, I think you are off base posting what is basically a rumor. Best 380 Ive ever had. Actually the design was made so that the magazine would not pop out on firing like other small pocket guns are guilty of, use the release correctly and it is a breeze. Copyright 2023 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. Not sure why the Sccy is on this list, I own a cpx2 and its great! 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. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-right.jpg When I dress up, the P380 is the best answer to the pocket-carry problem. And then the gall to refer to Jeremy who by the way did not bother to report that the upgraded model fixed all the issues with the first run. http://virtualchick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/unicorn.jpg. Great little pistol. BATTLE OF THE RUGER .380S: LCP VS. LCP II. . You did NOT mention that the Pico has RE-STRIKE CAPAPIBILITY. TTAG writerJeremy S. apparently had a non-awful experience with a CA380. I must be the unicorn master then, because I own each of the firearms listed, except the Hellcat, (I have never heard of it before this article) and have never had an issue with any of them. And for sure never shot one. The Ring of Fire guns are small, super The sights on the LCP II are built into the top of the slide like its predecessor. We saw your review and write up. I have received grief for it as well. Its very much a personal decision then, based on fit, function, and how well it shoots. My son made sure I carried a SW9VE for daily use. Seriously, it works if you have a fresh pair of springs in it. If one MUST have a 9mm pocket gun, then the Kahr PM9/CM9 is really the only choice. (Including the book he wrote about how to cheat Amazon buyers by faking reviews.). Sorry, but NOT my Kahr. 400 rounds! The DB380 is a cheap subcompact 380 pocket pistol. 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. That gun, the TCP, gets pretty good marks everywhere Ive seen it reviewed, so I wouldnt expect it to show up on a pocket guns to avoid list. Presenting statistics like this isnt representative of the actual quality of the product, but the opinion of those who voted. SuccySuckeySuckySucySukyNope. That said, I have never tried to pocket-carry one so Im not voting on it in terms of that specific criteria. How is this journalisim? The LCP isnt that bad. But for a handgun of last resort, I prefer an Airweight. Nemesis pocket holster, and 1 spare mag, goes everyehere. Hey, look His post show that he is just posting without knowledge of the firearms. TTAG is the Roseanne Barr of reviews. The movie Gigli had the worst, lowest rating ever on IMDB, voted on by tens of thousands of people. I wouldnt go smaller than a Glock 27 in .40 the recoil is too snappy. The trigger is long and has some over travel but its very smooth. They pretty much invented the theory of if you get a good one its good, but when you get a bad one its bad. Ive got a CPX-2 and a Hellcat. My PT 22 is surprisingly reliable. Recoil was worse on the 380 than the 9. Encountered types on the old KT forums that whines like a little girl. I am a Pocket gun enthusiast. I have put about 2000 rounds through them 100% reliable so far. Surprised the Remington R51 didnt make this list. While larger .380 pistols such as the Walther PPK/S, Walther PK380, Bersa Thunder 380, and Glock 42 dont have this problem, the truly small pocket pistols such as the LCP and TCP most certainly do. Wonder if SCCY will give you a deal on a trade in for that one ? While the LCP II is still a small pocket pistol, Ruger made a number of improvements to it. This is NOT a target gun. Bodyguard were well rated. In regards to the Cobra a lot of people dissing the gun are those who fire hollowpoints through it. Are you kidding me? For those of you looking specifically for a concealed carry pistol, hold off on buying a Glock just yet. But this article should be called Articles to avoid like the Plague. My Cpx 2 is not 100% reliable, but I did not expect it to be for $250. The Mag release is a piece of cake. You must not even be able to read. According to our peers, here are the six worst pocketguns, from less awful to worstest. YES, of course Id rate the G19 at least from a practical, hardcore perspective an obviously more robust, serious combat-capable CC piece, but when you think about it, here I am comparing a Glock 19 to a SCCY CPX-2 for certain situations and that HAS to be a compliment to the SCCY, in an offhand way (and dont accuse me of being a Glock fanboy I own diverse alternatives, and was actually very slow by choice getting into the Glock game.) Most people who love the P3-AT just carry it but dont use it. I wouldnt bother to get that info from this site. lol Damon really? Stovepiped and double fed left and right, and Kel-Tec didnt want to lift a finger without me footing the bill for shipping. The Recoil spring is a one spring like almost any other. All semi auto weapons will jam at one time or another, and dont feel the same in everyones hand.. Thats along what I was thinking. The Pico is built like a tank. Im about to order some more. Plus, the Picos 9mm cousin, the Nano, rates well above average. Of all the firearm purchases you may make in your lifetime, a pocket gun is probably the one you can least afford to screw up. Mostly new firearm buyers that buy into all the advertising and ridiculous internet junk. i cant effectively describe the feel of the action; except to say it was similar to dragging a cinder block up a gravel hill. Um the SCCY is a near exact copy of the nearby(Cocoa,Fl) Keltec P-11. He says it is a blunder. Heck, the CM40s steel-framed brother, the MK40, is currently ranked in the top 5 (granted, with only 10 votes so far). Lol, it is more than obvious that John Hope does not have a clue about the Beretta Pico. After this 1911 bill gets passed, Ill be carrying a 1911. I normally enjoy Truth about guns. I had an occasional ejection glitch in mine when I first got it, but the company paid to have it shipped back to them for adjustment, and the piece hasnt hiccupped a single time, since. I have a brand new Cobra that has never fired a shot ! No gun, none, should have a mag release that is that stiff and impossible to use fast and effectively, especially in a carry gun none the less. Great gun otherwise. As far as the magazine release, its perfect for my needs. 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. You fire as soon as you pull and have aimed. Ill take more objective reviews from knowledgeable shooters. 8===D~. WebBest 9mm Concealed Carry (CCW) Pistol - SIG Sauer P365. The ratings would be a lot more reliable if everyone had to write a review along with the rating. Standing out as one of the smallest on this list, Kahr isnt a The trigger is about smooth and deliberate. Its easy to see why: .380 pistols are typically small enough to carry in the pocket, they are unquestionably smaller and lighter than competing 9mm single stack autos or .38 snubnose revolvers. Ruger sells the LCP II with a neoprene pocket holster (which has the Ruger logo on it), and it actually works quite well. One of the most MILD mannered pistols you can shoot in 380.They are Ultra reliable with all kinds of ammo. Here is some news for you. Yes, the LCP II is still a .380 pocket pistol and as a result is still snappy. And than some. These arent Rambo guns, they are self defense guns. The gun works. The Kahr chokes on all kinds of ammo. No, maybe we are focusing on the self promotion IN CONJUNCTION with the very questionable methods of research and conclusions drawn from them. The price is right, but the performance and ratings just arent. I put the new glock style slide release on mine and it is a little slimmer now. However, it is pricey and a bit bulkier than some of the others. They sent me a replacement gun that wouldnt chamber the 1st round. Whatever-everything else pops inand their FB page is odd too. I limited this list to the bottom six guns to reduce room for disagreement and keep it simple. Tiny, safety features, serious calibers, etc. How anyone can actually report that a gun that has the build quality of the Pico is one of the worst is beyond me. 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. Everyones hand size and perception of recoil is different and therein lies the beauty of having choice. Even the author of this article merely speculates, at times, as to why the readers voted as they did. Anonymous reviews should be taken VERY suspiciouslyof all product, not just guns. Jed Henson runs the handgun review and rating site gunsgunsguns.net. Most of the post are from newbies that know very little about guns in the first place. All of these features together, the improved trigger, the enhanced serrations, the stippling on the grip, and the slightly wider grip size all combine to make the LCP II a better handgun to shoot than the original LCP. It smacks you hand, mostly due to the 2 finger grip. One for range and one for carry. I am surprised high point 380 & 9mm werent included in your list. The Pico is top notch. Got the CPX-2 for about half price new. I posted a new post today regarding the nonsense by this author about the Pico. After the 200 round break in if you have any, then yes you should be pissed. I think the SCCY might be marginally better and has 2 mags. Expand your opinion to something legitimate and/or constructive with first hand knowledge. 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. I totally agree. Only time I tried one I did not like it. Actually the Hellcat felt better in the hand and was more accurate for me with a better sight than other micro pistols. I bought it because the idea of 10+1 rounds in 9mm was very appealing. Or do you just sit around Mommies basement pretending to be a gun commando? Have you ever even shot one? Suprised about the Kahr, Beretta, and Diamondback. TCP and P3AT triggers were clearly worlds better than it. Really disappointed in how this was presented. That right there should have indicated that something was up when they feature it at a SHOT SHOW and it takes 2 years to finally put it out for sale. My NAA .380 ACP with Novak 3 dot night sights has been 100% reliable with every ammo tried and as accurate as I am. I trust the Colt, Kahr, and Rugers, but I would like more power. Go to some of the forums and you will seem many post and pictures from fans. Do they now have 12 round mags? But if carry options are limited to just a pocket carry for you (i.e. Well, yes, Gigli did suck, but that wasnt known until later. It shoots a powerful pistol cartridge in a light gun. If you have to rely on Counter Clerks for advice on firearms tells me quite a bit. One now has over 4,000 rounds of flawless ammo down range the other now over 1500 and have never broken a firing pin. I was glad not to see Kel Tac on the bottom list. It therefore must perform when called upon. He paid people to review his book on Amazon. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I carry the SCCY more often and have cycled quite a few rounds through it. That could happen with any gun someone didnt ,maintain and hadnt tested out at the range. Maybe if there was an () in theremaybe that might work like Tpanga or Gnai or some such name. Did anybody take the poor performing guns to a reputable gunsmith and have them tuned up? I am no statistician but most of the sample sizes were very small. Glock 42 4. they do have a 200 round break in that they tell you to expect possible fails also. I carry it about as often as I carry a Glock 19 mainly based upon clothing/belt shortcomings in dress scenarios. It had some issues ejecting, but a trip to the factory corrected the issues. Com-block mack chambered pistols, walthers, and the like just have better reliability w/ less break in. Funny mine have always worked. Combined with the teflon-like nickle finish and the worlds stiffest recoil spring, its almost impossible to rack. I really think you never did anything with the Pico other than Picking one up and then getting of the internet and posting without any knowledge of how to use the firearm. Ive never seen one that ran well or was anything but unpleasant to shoot, provided you can get more than one round off without a misfeed. I told him Im shooting the same Remington ammo in all of them (I dont use the reloads or Russian stuff). But hey, thanks for calling regulars to this site a-holes. I have heard the PiCO may be TOO small. (1) Astroturfing happens, both ways. But with the right technique and practice, its fine. Anything In the Ring of Fire Family. Nonetheless, the fact that they are difficult to shoot can be a major problem for training and self-defense purposes. Mild. Oh wow I finally got their awful website to workP3at is #1! It seems like the all metal euro pistols of yester-year beat the new models in spades. I sell guns and have ZERO hesitation about selling someone a CPX-2 for everyday carry. The thing is about Cobras, hi points that people that call them junk have never actually researched the gun. I doubt he even read the directions. How is the pot metal Cobra #2? Remarkable build quality. You should consider using a Bayesian average for this situation. Five for sure and nobody can show otherwise. Cobra lasted 10 minutes in my house. The mag will spring out when done correctly. Unfortunately, my DB380 experience has mirrored that ofmany of our peers. Learn to shoot pocket guns and find the truth yourself and stop listening to counter Clerks at big Box stores. NOPE! Yet one more advantage for the LCP II is the fact that the slide locks back on the final round fired to signal you are empty. Of course the gun was the new upgraded model. You have to use the recommened ammo in the manual. Ruger LCP II .380 ($349) From what I understand the early ones with the safety have issues compared to the later ones without a safety. Thats a problem for a pocket gun. Ruger listened to the criticism, which resulted in the birth of the LCP II. Its not that the gun is too small, its that the trigger is much too close to the tiny grip. I have 100s of rounds through both my kahrs with zero fails. The wisdom of the crowd phenomenon? The trigger is long and weighty but smooth. the fact you just dont like it? Types Of .380 Pistols Subcompact vs Micro-Compact Single-Stack vs Double-Stack Magazines What Should You Look for in a Funny, I have the SCCY CPX-2 and I love it. But again, the people have spoken: the Pico sucks. No problems what so ever. I have pocket holsters for all but the S&W and had been carrying the XDS 45 regularly till yesterday. Im thinking about getting a second one to keep in my truck or with my bow hunting gear. All these tacticool wannabes on here think theyre special. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty2.jpg Generally the heavier it is the less recoil. But people usually get .380 to conceal them. If you just care about recoil the Berretta cheeta is a go Taurus 738: Price $355.66. Because they werent reliable? Man, all I can say is when you mentioned the Pico, you sure messed up on that one. Thats what made my wife choose a Sig P238, which I carry occasionally. 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