CW380 vs LCP

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I had an Ruger LCP for a while and now have a Kahr CT380. The difference is amazing to me. The Ruger was NOT fun to shoot at all. The CT380 is a pleasure to shoot. Not that either is a range pistol or target pistol but I like to get fairly regular practice with a weapon that I carry. To me the Kahr wins easily. I can't comment on the CW380 as I haven't fired one, but the CW45 that I carry also at times is also another one that to me is a pleasure to shoot - and both the CT380 and CW45 hit where I aim too.

[BurkeyNE]

Old conversation but I have had an LCP and now have the CW380. The LCP was a terrible fit for me. Never new where the bullet would hit. I generally practice at 5-7 yards and really couldn't put the bullet anywhere consistently. The lack of confidence made my decision to part with the gun very easy. Wanting to have a deep conceal pistol again led me to the CW380. It won't feed all ammo, but it's a pleasure to shoot, pockets easily and has sights that I can use if I need to make a shot more than a few feet away. Unfortunately, the risk of being in an active shooter scenario is conceivable and my S&W Shield is sometimes a little too large for the concealment that I need. The LCP would leave me afraid of hitting a bystander. With the Kahr I know that I can hit the target at 50' if I have to. This is not the case for everyone. I'm sure there are people that can use the LCP very well. Not me though.

[Bobshouse]

Have you looked at the new LCP-II? Lots of improvements over the old! Still sticking with the Kahr myself, mainly cause the LCP isn't on the California roster. :P

[Alfonse]

Have you looked at the new LCP-II? Lots of improvements over the old! Still sticking with the Kahr myself, mainly cause the LCP isn't on the California roster. :P

I picked one up. On the plus side, it is easy to rack and the slide locks back after the last round. On the minus side, the hammer is fully cocked on it and it has a single action trigger with a Glock style trigger safety. Pretty much cocked and not locked without even as much as a firing pin block. Ruger's manual, probably due to their lawyers mostly, says it may fire if dropped. But, the trigger, whether safe or not, has a nicer pull than the old LCP if not the Kahr. The LCP II's single action trigger has enough take up, that it isn't noticeably shorter or lighter than the Kahr trigger. It is sort of two stage like, so some may like that. The Ruger sights are part of the slide, and black on black unless some paint is dabbed on them, making them much less useful than the Kahr sights. I still choose my CW380 over the LCP II when I am carrying a little one.

[BurkeyNE]

Have you looked at the new LCP-II? Lots of improvements over the old! Still sticking with the Kahr myself, mainly cause the LCP isn't on the California roster. :P

I'm not not switching back to Ruger. I'm totally happy with my Kahr for deep concealment.

[BurkeyNE]

I'm not not switching back to Ruger. I'm totally happy with my Kahr for deep concealment.

Oh, and though it shouldn't matter, the LCP II is hideous. Just saying.

[SlowBurn]

The Kahr is more enjoyable to shoot, meaning more likely to see the range, crucial if you're going to carry a tiny semi-auto. With LCP most won't practice enough.

[NotSoFastEddie]

The Kahr is more enjoyable to shoot, meaning more likely to see the range, crucial if you're going to carry a tiny semi-auto. With LCP most won't practice enough.

had a Gen 1 LCP, sold it, bought a Gen 2 with a Crimson Trace laser, still didn't care for it, picked up a CW380 used on a whim, and it is perfect for me! Interestingly enough, the guy I bought it off of had FTF issues with it and sent it back to Kahr for a spa treatment. Since I've had it, not one jam or FTF, which makes me wonder if it was his ammo or he was limp-wristing it or something. Anyhow, love my Kahr and wouldn't think of trading it!

[CPTKILLER]

My MK9 is superior in accuracy and ability to shoot than any .380. The only .380 I own is a Israeli Police surplus CZ 83. It is a very good car gun and great backup. Like any CZ, it is extremely accurate and reliable. The CZ 83 is not a pocket pistol.

http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-83-9-mm...-cal-380-auto/

Mine is blued.

[CPTKILLER]

My MK9 is superior in accuracy and ability to shoot than any .380. The only .380 I own is a Israeli Police surplus CZ 83. It is a very good car gun and great backup. Like any CZ, it is extremely accurate and reliable. The CZ 83 is not a pocket pistol.

http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-83-9-mm...-cal-380-auto/

Mine is blued not SS.

[Ed M]

And this is why I like my CW380 so much.

A box of Underwood Xtreme Defender 65gr +P at 10 yds.

I can shoot my M&P Bodyguard 380 pretty well if I bear down on it, but the little Kahr is just so easy to shoot well.