CT380 Introduced!

[2tango2]

Damn...I love my CW380 but I might need(want) a CT now

[kenm]

Just seen it - looks great - what an amazing price!! - How in the world is it less than half the price of the P380?
However, I must say that my P380 is more than 1/2 inch shorter and about 1/2 inch less in height, so it hides easily in all my sunny California clothing. (need to be ready to meet the "wolf" Bawanna mentioned)
The 1 1/2 oz extra weight of the CT did not feel like much - a slight extra droop of the shirt pocket during my "weight test" (no, I don't carry my P380 in my shirt pocket, even though it is close to my heart).
Tell us more about the feel, quality and performance at the range.

[kenm]

Oh, I forgot to mention that I could place all 3 fingers around the grip of the CT - which I can't do with the standard 6-round P380 (perfect with the 7-round mag).

[ReManG]

COOL, big enough for the whole hand... Man if it shoots like the CW380, I am hocking a kidney for a couple of cases of ammo and one of these CT380's... LOL

[franco45]

I have one ordered from the lgs. Can't wait for it to come in. The CW380 was just too small for my beefy hands.

[Ljutic]

This new model comes as quite a surprise. I'm really interested in hearing how they perform right out of the box. I can see myself adding one of these to my ammo testing kit.

[Ljutic]

The CT380 would have the MagGuts conversion to 8-round mags and be for Wifey.
Wynn

Hey Wynn, do you know for sure that the MagGuts kit will work in the longer magazine tube?

[wyntrout]

Hi, Bruce. Keep up your good work!

I think that MagGuts makes a 7-round .380 +1 kit for the Kahr .380's and that should work with the new magazine. I don't know if there's a difference in the tube length for the new 7-round metal-based Ct-380 mags and the extended-grip 7-round mags for the P/CW380's. I put metal bases on all of the mags for my 9mm/.40 S&W mags for concealed carry... flusher than the polymer-based "flush-fitting" mags. I prefer a shorter grip to using the "pinkie rest" bases.

I've switched from PM to P models for my CCW, my favorite two carries being the P40 and then the P9. I do carry the "hi-capacity" Kahr mags for reloads in an OWB carrier, opposite side.

6 or 7-round conversions:

http://magguts.com/shop/kahr-380

Kahr:
GUIDE TO KAHR ARMS MAGAZINES

.380 ACP Magazines

6 rounds, stainless steel with flush baseplate

7 rounds, stainless steel with grip extension

7 rounds, stainless steel with flush baseplate

Wynn

[Ljutic]

Hey Wynn. I have some MagGuts kits for the 6 round P380 magazines here at the house that I will be reviewing for on the blog. Total brain fart on my part that they also make a kit for the 7 round magazine. I guess it would make sense for me to review both at the same time. One more good reason to buy a CT380.

[wyntrout]

I would prefer a real P-type CT-380 with all of the premium features and THREE mags! But, I guess that's not happening. The P380 is actually more of a PM380.

Wynn

[ReManG]

I would prefer a real P-type CT-380 with all of the premium features and THREE mags! But, I guess that's not happening. The P380 is actually more of a PM380.

Wynn

I keep holding out for a MK/K380 But I feel like I am in the same boat as you..... It would be nice though, and I agree, the P380 is more of a PM380 now...

[Armybrat]

Just ordered a CT380 from Bud's today.

Too bad that free mag promotion is invalid for .380 Kahrs.

[franco45]

I got mine out last week. I put 50 rounds of Reminton fmj, 50 rounds of Herter's fmj and 25 rounds of Fiochi jhp downrange without a malfunction. The sights are much better than those on the CW380 I used to own. The longer grip makes it very easy to shoot. It is actually smaller and easier to conceal than I thought it would be.

[Ljutic]

Finally ordered mine on Monday. Also ordered a pair of spare mags from Exile. Mags arrived today, but no shipping confirmation on the pistol yet.

[ReManG]

Finally ordered mine on Monday. Also ordered a pair of spare mags from Exile. Mags arrived today, but no shipping confirmation on the pistol yet.

I cannot wait to see your review on your site and here....