Ruger LCR in 38 spcl +P. Painful to shoot, yes, but thats what you get when the gun barely weighs more than the bullet it fires. Copyright 2023 Center for the National Interest All Rights Reserved. And we have to like it enough to carry it. I love the Pico. Super gun, works every time. Have owned and shot most of them. What good is a lifetime warranty if they dont fix it??? The trigger reset does suck but its still a great gun. 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 I limited this list to the bottom six guns to reduce room for disagreement and keep it simple. Or had a bad exp. I bought a SCCY CPX-2 a few months ago . 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). Funny, I have the SCCY CPX-2 and I love it. I know one person who had a nightmare of an experience with the Diamondback ..380. It therefore must perform when called upon. 5 Best 380 Pistols for Concealed Carry in 2022 - Gun News Ruger listened to the criticism, which resulted in the birth of the LCP II. Wonder if SCCY will give you a deal on a trade in for that one ? Broke the ejector. Will eventually add a CW380 as a BUG and for times when the CM40 is just too big ha ha. . Take the guns in this article, for example: did people downvote them because they were too uncomfortable to fire? He didnt even require them to be positive. No warning shot, no shoot to wound. Nemesis pocket holster, and 1 spare mag, goes everyehere. I certainly wouldnt be happy. Must be the best gun ever. Personally have no experience with them but it is to each his own and have heard nothing but good about these pistols. I shot the cpx-1 and the cpx-2and never had a problem with either. Taurus TCP voted best value-best overall 380 was Kahr p380-MUCH more expensive. Each of these guns has a lightweight, compact design making them ideal for concealed carry. As soon as I saw the title I knew the Pico would be on the list. WebBest 9mm Concealed Carry (CCW) Pistol - SIG Sauer P365. Glock 42 4. They are meant to be defensive arms that can be easily carried in the pocket. 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 bought one of the .380 Seecamps when they first came out. My son made sure I carried a SW9VE for daily use. And that considering the Kahr is a fine gun. Funny mine have always worked. How anyone can actually report that a gun that has the build quality of the Pico is one of the worst is beyond me. These flaws include, but are not limited to: .380 pocket pistols have a well-deserved reputation for having some of the worst trigger pulls of any semi-automatic pistols on the market. Pick up a Taurus 738 tcp and it is super snappy vs the cw380. The first generation CPX-1s had some problems and gave the company a bad rep starting out, but the company was so adamant that they fixed their second Gen guns that you can send any of the old ones back (they shipped in red boxes) and they will replace them with brand new Gen 2s (which ship in blackish gray boxes). Why people follow them is a mystery. Obvious, one writers bias, trying to get internet rookies to bash guns most have never shot nor even understand. The trigger is exactly like a double action revolver. I own a hp380. The sights on the LCP II are built into the top of the slide like its predecessor. +1. This gun looks a whole lot like the Ruger LCP and Kel-Tec P-3AT. I shoot a lot of pocket guns. Wisdom of the crowd is an awfully unknown thing to be making life-and-death decisions on. The SCCY is even rated for +P ammo, in modest doses, according to the company. I dont care for the finger grooves, the chunky feel, or the bullets rattling in the magazine when they arent stacked just right. Diamondback has been plagued by trouble. Built like a tank. But I have no interest in any Keltec pistol-unlike several rifles. Keep up the good work Jed, and thanks for the article. CPX 2. Ive heard too many bad comments and complaints about the I.O. WebSome derringers, like the Bond Arms derringers, are brilliantly crafted guns. Or did all those voters fly to Russia to test them out? People cant make crap up in their comments? Obviously you really do not get into pocket guns or spend time with folks that do. . I really wanted to like the gun. Recently we exchanged and shot each others weapon, I have a Taurus LCP 380. All I know is my 1st CPX-2 had to be sent in for service 30 minutes after I got it home. No sights (Stick it up their nose and pull the trigger). Thank-you. The muzzle blast can be quite impressive and women should definitely fire their guns at the range. The Recoil spring is a one spring like almost any other. Well, Taurus only makes one gun that really meets the pocket pistol criteria set forth in the article. Otherwise you will just get a ton of, Wait, that gun is not a GLOCK! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. How is the P3AT above the middle of the list? Remarkable build quality. I bought it after reading the review on TTAG. Well, youre in luck, because your fellow Americans have voted, and for some pocket guns, the results arent pretty . I owned a SCCY CPX-2 (notice the past tense). Kim Kardashian and POTUS are best two examples of known abuse. There really is NO WAY to know if the rating is based on a real, objective assessment of the firearm. No issue with it. Bounce is not horrible but that along with size will take some of the enjoyment out of the session. It came back still not fixed. Got the CPX-2 for about half price new. 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 Guess what? Get a Kahr CW380 or P380 and just be done with it cause they really dont get much better for pocket 380 carry IMO. All you did is look at numerical reviews on the internet. Then Ill be unstoppable!!!!! Did anybody take the poor performing guns to a reputable gunsmith and have them tuned up? Hi points work if you use FMJ and clean and oil the gun. I experienced none of that with my p3at but it was entertaining to read. No issues to complain about. 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. Thousands of flawless rounds and handles Hot ammo better than most guns handle standard ammo. These are last resort concealment guns with a lot of punch in a small package. Its on the edge of what Id consider using for self-defense, but Id recommend trying to move up to 9mm if possible. She has had limp wrist cycling problems with other semi-auto pistols in the past. Id have to disagree with the cpx2s place on the list even though the company had growing pains. My NAA .380 ACP with Novak 3 dot night sights has been 100% reliable with every ammo tried and as accurate as I am. The Pico will eat any ammo I have fed it, and has proven flawless with thousands of rounds down range. I wouldnt go smaller than a Glock 27 in .40 the recoil is too snappy. It would likely be more meaningful. I liked the gun otherwise, but the awful trigger was a total deal breaker for me. Lol, a very nice DAO, the new Gen is much lighter. I found that many mags for the Hellcat where not cut properly with too much play at the catch. There is an author named John Lott, who became a best seller from an unknown very quickly by doing exactly that. Otherwise, their opinion may mean nothing. I would even venture to say its a 50/50 gamble when buying a Kel Tec. How is the pot metal Cobra #2? Trash. 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 I love my CPX-1. When it comes to a worst list omitting anything made by Kel Tec is a mistake. I have several pocket pistols, Just had my XDS 45 fail on me (Light primer strikes) and have another XDS in 9MM, I have a S&W Sigma 380, that works but is less pleasing than my two Ruger LCPs, Kahr, CW380, or my Colt Mustang XSP. Or the Springfield EMP (Though mine runs awesome, they are known for manufacturing problems). Hence why Hipoints explode when high pressure rounds are put in them or dont feed reliably when hollowpoints are used. And with gloves on, even the skin tight shooting gloves, it was impossible to get the trigger to reset without removing my finger from the trigger guard completely, or using my support hand to manually push it forward far enough to reset. Its tight, even well after break-in. Even the author of this article merely speculates, at times, as to why the readers voted as they did. Shooting (And Finally Breaking) the SCCY CPX-2: http://youtu.be/YzYm_CqMZG8. Id trust actual reviewers over internet voters. The Pico is top shelf. Those were the worst. In regards to the Cobra a lot of people dissing the gun are those who fire hollowpoints through it. I have had my CPX 2 and have shot many hundreds of rounds through it, no jams, no misfires, not really impressed with the rear sites, so I put a laser on it and it is accurate, I like not having a safety on it, but with 9 pounds of trigger pressure you do not need a safety. The S&W MP EZ 380 read the reviews even on the Glock site they praise the SW MP 380 EZ These arent Rambo guns, they are self defense guns. How about some info on some of the pocket pistols that may be considered the best? 400 rounds! Com-block mack chambered pistols, walthers, and the like just have better reliability w/ less break in. Thanks for your post. Snicker. Most people who love the P3-AT just carry it but dont use it. Im glad it ended well, but if he hadnt scored a first round hit he would have been screwed for real. However, it is pricey and a bit bulkier than some of the others. It is my favorite except the 15 ounce weight makes it have more recoil than a typical 9mm. I was thinking the same thing as I read this article. Try posting a survey asking for votes on Glocks, for instance, and you will get a very polarized response . Even your most expensive 1911s, Colts, S&W and Glocks will jam or miss fire from time to time. If its good Ill spread the word. Worst complaint is the trigger, but a lot of dry fires with snap caps and you condition yourself to the long reset. Actually if the SCCY is on here then the Mill Pro G2 should be also, and that gun is a trainwreck compared to the SCCY. I still have the same problem. What really won me over was the quality and operation, even on the bargain CM. I met Leghorn at a Range Day last year and he knows little about handling a weapon. Oh wow I finally got their awful website to workP3at is #1! I am no statistician but most of the sample sizes were very small. My advice. 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. That would be TTAG, and a handful of others. It works great if all it does is sit in your pocket. Mine also runs well, and they feel really well made. Last but not least, and while this is entirely personal preference, many regard .380 autos as having poor ergonomics due to the fact that their extraordinarily small size means you cant get a full grip on them. Just like Fords. SCCY CPX-2 is a very good gun. And buying likes is one definite way to abuse it. I have 2 of them. The CM40 being smaller and lighter might exhibit a little more, but its not unmanageable. And I didnt enjoy shooting my G27 until I got the extended base plates with additional capacity. More power to him I say. Or the Kahr in there? What utter nonsense! Recoil was worse on the 380 than the 9. like any gun it can have its issues so can the SCCY but if you really look at it, compact light and The CW380 sucks. Everything they make are just wrought with problems. 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