Good 380 B.U.G. ?

**BravoCompanyUSA** · 01-12-11, 17:48

A local LEO and good friend of mine asked my opinion about various 380, semi automatic. I did not have much info to offer him.

I am vaguely Ruger LCP, Keltech, S&W. My Keltech fell apart before I even shot it (never did shoot it). Heard 2nd hand mixed reviews on the Ruger, but mostly positive. The S&W has only been out for a year, but some department testing report were very favorable.

Anyone have experience with these or others they could share ?

Also, his main off duty is a Glock sub compact 40 which I am sure is a better option than any 380. But just looking for suggestions, experiences, and info reguarding 380 single stack auto BUGs.

Thanks in advance,
Paul

**Alaskapopo** · 01-12-11, 17:57

Originally Posted by BravoCompanyUSA

A local LEO and good friend of mine asked my opinion about various 380, semi automatic. I did not have much info to offer him.

I am vaguely Ruger LCP, Keltech, S&W. My Keltech fell apart before I even shot it (never did shoot it). Heard 2nd hand mixed reviews on the Ruger, but mostly positive. The S&W has only been out for a year, but some department testing report were very favorable.

Anyone have experience with these or others they could share ?

Also, his main off duty is a Glock sub compact 40 which I am sure is a better option than any 380. But just looking for suggestions, experiences, and info reguarding 380 single stack auto BUGs.

Thanks in advance,
Paul

A friend of mine who is a Trooper bought a Ruger LCP for off duty and loves it. I shot it a few times and it worked.
Pat

**mhanna91** · 01-12-11, 18:02

You are going to get lots of replies saying that the LCP, and possibly the .380, is a piece of shit just to let you know. I however love mine and it has been reliable so far (only about 300 down the pipe, though). Great little gun for when you want to carry when you "cant" carry.

**cfrazier** · 01-12-11, 18:08

Take a look at the Sig 232. Its a little big , but is a very reliable 380.

**dcgallim** · 01-12-11, 18:08

LCP and a good pocket holster. You'll have no problems as long as you run good ammo through it. The only time I've had any problems out of mine was because I was shooting a box of the cheap Wal-Mart Tula. Even then out of 200 rounds there where only 3 FTF, and 1 that was a bad primer.

**awm14hp** · 01-12-11, 18:19

I got a smoking deal on LCP so I carry that now I did carry a P32 for past 4 years roughly and loved that. I shoot Fiochi (spelling) ball our of both and it groups really well. I love them. Its a bug its not my primary so.

What issues did you have with KT I have shot mine a ton and my friends 380 never any issue but I also made sure I didnt get them in first PROD year so

**bigghoss** · 01-12-11, 18:22

love my ruger LCP. it works great.

**slomo** · 01-12-11, 19:55

Don't overlook the Kahr 380. Good trigger, accuracy, recoil and sights for a weapon of this type. I looked at the Keltec, LCP (KT clone), and the Taurus but walked away with the Kahr. I did have a few (<10) FTF during the first 150 rounds but that doesn't seem to be unusual for this pistol or some of the others in this class. 600 rounds so far with no further malfunctions. I'm a southpaw so the Sig wasn't in the contest for me.