Guns and Ammo Handguns magazine .380 pistol shootout

[darkvibe]

This month Guns and Ammo Handguns has a shootout between four .380 pistols.  They tested the Ruger LCP, Keltec P3AT, Cobra Patriot and NAA Guardian.

This was how it shook out (1=highest score, 4=lowest score)

Pistol	Accuracy	Reliability	Ergonomics	Trigger	Size/Weight
Cobra Patriot	4	4	4	4	4
Kel-Tec P-3AT	1	1	1	1	1
NAA Guardian	2	3	1	3	3
Ruger LCP	3	1	1	2	1

[RochPersDef]

.380.....pfffht

[darkvibe]

I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of a .380. 

[RochPersDef]

Me either, but I would not want to depend on that round as my primary one though.....

[FrankRochester]

1st rule... have a gun. A .380 in the hand is better than a knife in my chest.

[vsorrentino]

I don't want to be on the receiving end of this...

Guns and Ammo Handguns magazine .380 pistol shootout

[darkvibe]

^ did the camera survive? 

[vsorrentino]

The camera was fine. But I never want to see a hollowpoint from that angle.

[RochPersDef]

Damn nice pic!!!! How many takes did you need to get the angle? I wonder if the dirtbag I had to point mine at saw the JHP as good as your pic?

[Bree]

My P3AT was purchased to be a BUG behind my XD-45 Compact.  I must say that there are times when I am constrained and can't reasonably carry the .45.  At those times that little mouse gun becomes my primary gun.  I always pack an extra mag because I expect to do more shooting to get the same effect as I might with the .45.

Nevertheless, I don't feel unsafe with the .380.  It packs a terrific punch especially loaded with Corbon DPX.  It's a little underpowered comparatively speaking but it can get the job done.  Might take an extra shot or two... but If I dish out one, I am happy to oblige with two.
     

[Coreguy]

Here's a good pic as well...

Guns and Ammo Handguns magazine .380 pistol shootout

BTW, I don't think I could ever carry a .380...

[RochPersDef]

Nice, but why the finger in front of the triggerguard?

[Coreguy]

Cause I haven't had a chance to hang out with you!!!! 

[ddan24]

Cause I haven't had a chance to hang out with you!!!! 

I thought it was to cover up the laser to prevent blinding the camera man. 

[Bree]

Nice, but why the finger in front of the triggerguard?

ROTFLMAO... I was going to ask the very same thing!!  Too much Jenkins influence.
 

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