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.380 Pocket Pistol

gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
Looking for a relatively cheap (less than $300) and reliable .380 for an alternative summer carry weapon. Must be fairly accurate and be able to digest a good many rounds as I shoot what I carry. Want to retire my trusty old Femaru M-37 to the antique cabinet. Any suggestions?
Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.
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  • joeaf1911a1joeaf1911a1 Member Posts: 2,962 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Try out a Russian made Makorov, made by INEZ..380 cal. D.A. for first shot if wished, fulladjustable rear sight, mine has eaten over500 rds of mixed lead reloads, ball, h.p.,soft nose etc. without a stopage. A low priced steel gun of excelent quality. Threeof us bought them and are all very satisfied.Cost was $140.00 with 3 mags. New in box.But this was about 5 years ago.
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  • JudgeColtJudgeColt Member Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Kel-Tec P-11 is smaller and lighter than any of the pistols mentioned, and holds 10+1 of 9x19. The street price is usually around $225 to $250, sometimes more or less, depending on the seller. In my experience and opinion, a blow-back .380 with hot loads has fairly sharp recoil. I find the recoil on a P-11 about the same or less than any of the blow-back .380 pistols.
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  • airborneairborne Member Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They are getting hard to find at a fair price, and you might have to go over $300.00 to obtain, but you might want to consider a Colt Pocketlite. They are compact and great for cancelled carry.
    B - BreatheR - RelaxA - AimS - SightS - Squeeze
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  • grizzclawgrizzclaw Member Posts: 1,159 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just picked up a FEG in .32 auto, $119 dollars. I REALLY like this gun! Shoots great, fits good, looks like a Walther, carries just about anywhere. As a matter of fact, I was thinking about buying another one.
    Thanks, Grizztribefans@sssnet.com
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  • anadanad Member Posts: 88 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like my Bersa Thunder in .380. It is inexpensive, reliable, accurate, small and light enough for a pocket.
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  • TIREMAN1TIREMAN1 Member Posts: 95 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I HAVE HAD A BERSEA 380 FOR 8 YEARS AND HAS FAILED TO JAM WITH MANY A CHEAP ROUND THROUGHT IT. WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND.
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  • RSLINTIIRSLINTII Member Posts: 227 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    AMT .380 Stainless D/A. Great for concelled/ exposed/marine use. Best, Robert
    "Endurance"
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  • scott5792scott5792 Member Posts: 300 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I picked up a colt 380 Model M1908. slim design and very easy to carry.a nice med cartridge(sp) small pistolScott
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd have to say go with a colt pocketlite, mustang, or govt 380 if you can find one. After firing one you'll know why.
    Visit me http://www.geocities.com/gunsmithlee
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  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for all the helpfull and informative responses. Will be looking for for 1. FEG, 2. Colt, 3. Bersa, in that order. I'll post what I end up getting. Thanks again.
    Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.
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