want a P380 but..

[nikon]

Pick up #13 recoil springs and a Hogue palm swell grip, it makes it much the lcp more enjoyable. Saying that I did sell an lcp with that setup to get the p380

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[pitandkahr]

Pick up #13 recoil springs and a Hogue palm swell grip, it makes it much the lcp more enjoyable. Saying that I did sell an lcp with that setup to get the p380

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Thanks for that advice. Is #13 recoil springs from Wolff?? Waiting for the Hogue to arrive. I have the ParkCity or something like that for now and it helps. I just gotta put more round through that thing to break it in more.


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[DocProton]

The P380 was my first handgun purchase over 1.5 yrs ago. I am very pleased with it. It does not like cheap ammo (but then again, I don't like cheap vodka). Blazer for practice should work fine. Ive always cleaned it well after every trip to the range. I replaced the recoil spring after 700 or so rounds (less than $10). You have to practice with it since, as with most small guns, it doesn't work well if you give it the limp wrist. We are visiting our daughter and son-in-law over the holiday weekend. It is with me in a Remora holster which can work either in my front pocket or IWB. it is not my only gun but it has a place that can't be filled by any of my other guns. I would buy it again of I had it to do over.

[ScottieG59]

I have had a P380 for a while. It definitely has preferences for higher quality ammo. Basically, it does better with hotter 380 loads. I do not trust it nearly as much as I do my Glocks. It has the advantage of being smaller that most handguns.

The slide lock back was a big issue to me, but I find I do not always notice right away when it locks. I have had no problems slingshoting the slide. You just have to be snappy with it.

I carry the +P ammo from Buffalo Bore. It seems to work reliably in tests. It feels stronger than the standard stuff.

The P380 is very accurate for such a little gun.

Little handguns are less forgiving than larger ones. Limp wristing will cause ejection and feed problems. A firm grip is also needed to it reliable.

If I had thought it through better, I would have chosen a PM9 over the P380. I have several 380 and none are my prime carry choices. I go with the P380 when larger means not carrying at all.

If you are set on a 380 ACP, the Kahr P380 would still be a great choice. It handles the hotter ammo. It also hides very well in a pocket holster.

I may rarely carry mine, but it is still a keeper for when nothing else will do.

[ez9]

don't worry about the lil' extra money. kahr 380 is best 380cc pistol going. you get quality, you must have reliability and this will give it to you. I have run 3 months of my reloads thru kahr 380 I have. Buying kahr cm9 in the morning .. I have tried other pistols, you will be happy with kahr. Sounds like you want a carry gun, you can carry cm9 also. I have 380 and 9 Monday after a lot of reading and comparing...and shooting.

[jocko]

try sticking ur glock in ur front pocket: Just sayin

[Garland]

I have had my P380 a couple years now. I have always found it easy to shoot and plenty accurate for me. The first few range outings gave me a bit of a sore on the inside edge of my trigger finger from the trigger guard hitting it on recoil. Now I usually put a preemptive bandaid around my trigger finger before shooting 50 or more rounds.

[nikon]

Thanks for that advice. Is #13 recoil springs from Wolff?? Waiting for the Hogue to arrive. I have the ParkCity or something like that for now and it helps. I just gotta put more round through that thing to break it in more.


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Yes springs are from wolff. The hogue should be specific to the LCP, it gets held in with a frame pin.

[cohoskip]

I sold my LCP w/crimson trace and purchased a PM9 w/crimson trace.
More punch, hardly any difference in size, better trigger, more comfortable to shoot...

[Jeff00042]

Well, I'm taking the plunge again. Just ordered an RC4XXX P380. My first P380, RA02XX, was a nightmare that was never reliable even after 1400 rounds and two trips back to Kahr. The P380 is such a neat little pistol, accurate and fun to shoot. I'm hoping they have the bugs out of it and will post after my first range session. Wish me luck.

[Cokeman]

You'll do fine.

[Cole125]

Well, I'm taking the plunge again. Just ordered an RC4XXX P380. My first P380, RA02XX, was a nightmare that was never reliable even after 1400 rounds and two trips back to Kahr. The P380 is such a neat little pistol, accurate and fun to shoot. I'm hoping they have the bugs out of it and will post after my first range session. Wish me luck.

Good luck. I like the size, looks, and accuracy of my P380 but I do not find it reliable enough to carry. Over 500 rounds and still occasional malfunctions. Its been sitting in the safe until I have enough time to break it in more.

I bought it to carry but I've been carrying my bigger S&W J frame revolver everyday since I bought it. Just simply don't trust the P380 enough to bet my life on it.

[Jeff00042]

Cole125: What serial number range is yours?

[Cole125]

Cole125: What serial number range is yours?

The first 4 characters in the serial number are RC34. Keep in mind I have not given up on the gun, and do like it but I would like to go 250 trouble free rounds before I carry it.

[Wizzard]

Here’s what I found I was doing with my Kahr 380:

- After working on my 380, I would pull back the slide, check the chamber to ensure it was empty, point in a safe direction, then pull the trigger.
- Then I would insert a magazine with 5 rounds.
- Next, I would put my 380 in a pocket holster and into my pocket (or on a shelf.)

HERE’S THE PROBLEM:
- Pulling the trigger on an empty chamber, LEAVES THE STRIKER PIN EXTENDED.
- So, when I pull out my 380 and used the slingshot method to load the first round, the extended striker pin would sometimes interfere with the first round trying to chamber.

I realized that instead of dropping the striker, I needed my striker cocked (NOT PULLING the TRIGGER.)

So with my striker cocked (now the striker pin is not extended out of the hole) and the chamber empty, I insert my magazine with 5 rounds.

Big difference! Now, when I use the slingshot method to load my first round, it chambers and I shoot up a storm.

Consideration: This means my 380 striker spring will always be under tension because I keep my 380 always cocked. I guess I will have to replace the striker spring at a more frequent interval to keep it to standard strength.