Buying a new P380. Can I trust my life with it?

[bm303]

I have narrowed down my first pocket pistol to the P380 or the LCP. I am going to shoot both of them soon. I held both and the P380 seems better. However, I can't have something that is not going to shoot when I pull the trigger, or be in the shop half of the time I own the gun.

From reading these forums I would say there is zero chance I get the P380 due to the vast amount of issues with the gun. However, I have noticed that the newer ones appear to get better reviews. If I bought a brand new P380 in the next year is it going to be reliable enough to trust my life with it? If there is even 1% of doubt I am going to get the LCP due to reliability concerns. Do these new P380's have a better reputation? Are they as reliable as the other 380's in the class like the LCP? Thank you all for your help.

[cloud]

It is my edc gun.

[PYROhafe]

mine runs perfect. Had 3-5 issues within the first 100 rounds, but now i trust my fiance's life to it. Thats worth more than mine in my book, so that should tell you how much trust I have in the lil p380

[kerby9mm]

IMO there is a 1% (at least) chance of a problem with any gun made by any manufacturer. If I had as much doubt as you seem to... Well?

[bm303]

IMO there is a 1% (at least) chance of a problem with any gun made by any manufacturer. If I had as much doubt as you seem to... Well?

Well when you see someone like Hickock45 review the P380 and like it a lot and others say they haven't had 20 rounds go through theres without a problem it is hard to decide. Seeing a report on here of someone who has sent theres back 3 times and it still came back broken is definitely not a good thing. I don't see these reports with the LCP as much but the P380 is a really sweet gun that if I trusted I would carry any day over the LCP based upon feel and looks alone.

[cloud]

If you go on any gun ,car ,motorcycle forum .I bet someone has had a problem with something .Like the xd forum some people seem to have problems with the xds .I have over 900 rounds through my xds and it has been a excellent gun. I have 250 rounds through the p380 and ony had 2 problems in the first 100 rounds(and I think it one was my fault).It has been problem free in over 150 rounds.After some research I went with the p380 instead of the ruger or s&w380or colt mustang. I think you will like the kahr .and I dont think you will go wrong with the ruger either.

[Ikeo74]

I have narrowed down my first pocket pistol to the P380 or the LCP. I am going to shoot both of them soon. I held both and the P380 seems better. However, I can't have something that is not going to shoot when I pull the trigger, or be in the shop half of the time I own the gun.

From reading these forums I would say there is zero chance I get the P380 due to the vast amount of issues with the gun. However, I have noticed that the newer ones appear to get better reviews. If I bought a brand new P380 in the next year is it going to be reliable enough to trust my life with it? If there is even 1% of doubt I am going to get the LCP due to reliability concerns. Do these new P380's have a better reputation? Are they as reliable as the other 380's in the class like the LCP? Thank you all for your help.

Since you are prepared to pay over $500 for the P380, have you considered the PM9? It nearly the same price, just a little larger, wheighs just a tad more and there are no reliability issues with the gun. I would look very close at that option which gives you more fire power. Ammo is cheaper and easier to find also.

[jocko]

or the cm9 which is the best bargain.. wold be my choice over the P380 or lcp. they are both still 380's and 9mm trumps 380 any day.Just sayin

[OldLincoln]

Definitely NOT!! That is if you expect to take it out of the box, load and carry without proving it to be dependable - at least 200rds probably more. Only then, after it proves out and you feel safe with it should you bet your life on it.

[cloud]

or the cm9 which is the best bargain.. wold be my choice over the P380 or lcp. they are both still 380's and 9mm trumps 380 any day.Just sayin

I have the cm9 and the p380 on paper they are about the same size .But side by side the p380 is small. And for me the p380 just carries better in the pocket .

[JERRY]

you will know after 200 rounds whether you got a good one or not.

[PYROhafe]

you will know after 200 rounds whether you got a good one or not.

I think you'll know before that. Most seem to clear up in about 50 or so rounds. Ide still go the 200 to be sure, but shouldnt take that long to be "sure" its gonna run. My .02 YMMV

[bm303]

Since you are prepared to pay over $500 for the P380, have you considered the PM9? It nearly the same price, just a little larger, wheighs just a tad more and there are no reliability issues with the gun. I would look very close at that option which gives you more fire power. Ammo is cheaper and easier to find also.

I plan on getting a glock 26 for IWB carry and home defense. But I need something that is super-easy to conceal, preferably in the pocket. That is why I am looking at .380's. I have a lot of people around me that are anti-gun and would freak if they knew I was carrying. That is why I am choosing pocket carry for light clothes and IWB for the winter/heavy clothing.

or the cm9 which is the best bargain.. wold be my choice over the P380 or lcp. they are both still 380's and 9mm trumps 380 any day.Just sayin

I agree totally but I need something small for the pocket that can be concealed in shorts and a tee shirt in hot weather.

you will know after 200 rounds whether you got a good one or not.

What are the odds of having a bad one? That is my biggest fear. The good ones seem to be the best 380 on the market.

[Chogers]

As far as 380s go in general I would rule it out and get a 9mm. The 9mm is flooded with pocket sized options! So many to chose from. I have the PM9 myself but if I bought another pocket sized 9mm it would be the Sig P938 all the way baby! IMO of course!

[Short Bus]

or the cm9 which is the best bargain.. wold be my choice over the P380 or lcp. they are both still 380's and 9mm trumps 380 any day.Just sayin

I agree!!!

http://youtu.be/ZEmF430-buc

I had a LCP (wife's) and a LC9, they feel cheap compared to a Kahr.