May need another .380

[308Scout]

I hate only having one gun in a specific caliber, have a compulsion to have at least two to justify stocking deep on ammo. I have the LCP Max in the safe, but realized that it's my only .380. Any suggestions for another in the caliber? The three that I've always had in mind are the Glock G42, Browning 1911-380, and, of course, a PPK. Anything that I'm missing from contention or any flaws in the aforementioned three? No need to reply with 9mm or .45 is better than .380. I already have multiple guns in those calibers at the ready and that dead horse is already a dead horse.

 

[Bertfish]

Beretta 85 comes to mind. I've recently fallen in love with the 80-series Beretta compacts. Sure they're "dated" according to many but they're rugged guns that fit my hand well

Also have an 81 but that's in .32 ACP

Neighbor has a 42. It's so hilariously small it hardly fits my totally average sized hands.

 

[hdatontodo]

Or an exquisitely crafted wonder of a .380

Hi-Point® Firearms: 380ACP Handguns

Hi-Point® Firearms: 380ACP Handguns

www.hi-pointfirearms.com

(Ducking and running)

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[308Scout]

Or an exquisitely crafted wonder of a .380

Hi-Point® Firearms: 380ACP Handguns

Hi-Point® Firearms: 380ACP Handguns

www.hi-pointfirearms.com

(Ducking and running)

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You should duck and run, BC someone's throwing a hi-point at you. They hit like a brick, or so I'm told.

 

[joppaj]

As much as I love a GLOCK, the PPK is the quintessential .380.

 

[308Scout]

Beretta 85 comes to mind. I've recently fallen in love with the 80-series Beretta compacts. Sure they're "dated" according to many but they're rugged guns that fit my hand well

Also have an 81 but that's in .32 ACP

Neighbor has a 42. It's so hilariously small it hardly fits my totally average sized hands.

I'm fairly sure that I saw one of those on here recently that actually stoked the wild hair to find another .380. Need to do some research and see what's actually available.

 

[Occam]

Depending on how often you help out new shooters - especially the ladies - consider keeping a S&W M&P EZ in .380 around. Butter to load and shoot.

 

[emerald]

I really like my PPK/S. I feel like a lot of people write them off as too old, too heavy, too whatever. I also end up thinking they've never shot one. I've put mine in several friend's hands at the range, and they get big grins and tell me it's now what they were expecting. I would get the PPK/S over the PPK to get the longer grip and an extra round of capacity. Also of note, people historically complained about getting some slide/hammer bite from them. The current production has a longer beaver tail that takes care of that.

 

[LGood48]

M&P® 380 SHIELD™ EZ®​

Had a chance to check one out a while back. Almost ripped the slide off due to how easy it was to rack.

 

[308Scout]

As much as I love a GLOCK, the PPK is the quintessential .380.

Agreed. I'm a DA/SA guy by preference, but trying to keep the options open on this one. I've shot the Bersa equivalent and experienced the slide bite.

 

[Bertfish]

I'm fairly sure that I saw one of those on here recently that actually stoked the wild hair to find another .380. Need to do some research and see what's actually available.

Yes. I bought it.

 

[308Scout]

Yes. I bought it.

How does it shoot?

 

[Squaregrouper]

As much as I love a GLOCK, the PPK is the quintessential .380.

I have a PPKs. It is the quintessential definition of a classy pistol. That being said, with today's choices, it would make a horrible carry gun.
A pistol that heavy shouldn't be nearly as snappy as it is.

 

[Hibs]

Beretta 85 comes to mind. I've recently fallen in love with the 80-series Beretta compacts. Sure they're "dated" according to many but they're rugged guns that fit my hand well

Also have an 81 but that's in .32 ACP

Neighbor has a 42. It's so hilariously small it hardly fits my totally average sized hands.

I'm fairly sure that I saw one of those on here recently that actually stoked the wild hair to find another .380. Need to do some research and see what's actually available.

I might have anther for sale... I'll send ya a PM.

 

[Bertfish]

How does it shoot?

I'll tell you when I shoot it

It's 32 caliber relative shoots like a pop gun though

 

[Gcs7th]

The Glock 42 shoots great, I even picked up a threaded 9mak barrel. It’s very comfortable just wish the capacity was higher.

I like that it has a browning action vs straight blowback like a ppk or other 380s.

Thanks

 

[19smiller]

I feel the same way about having two in each caliber. I have a Sig P238 and a Walter PK380. I love the 238, and honestly, the PK380 has over 1000 rounds through it and never let me down. Easy to shoot as well.

 

[Huckleberry]

Ever since Major Boothroyd told Bond when he was issued his Walther by Ian Fleming’s quintessential armourer from MI-6’s Q Division.

“Walther PPK, 7.65 millimeter, with a delivery like a brick through a plate-glass window. The American CIA swear by them.”

The Walther PPK/s became quintessentially the classy pistol for .380 because of Bond, James Bond 007 who is the quintessential British Secret Agent we were all introduced to in the opening scenes of Ian Fleming’s “Dr No” which is, as we all know, the quintessential James Bond film for the entire series since were introduced to Sean Connery who is the quintessential James Bond.

 

[johnkn]

A PPK/S is a must in a 380 collection. There are now better carry options, but it’s a classic...

.

 

[Kman]

I would go Walther PPK, Browning 1911 or Bond Arms derringer if I dared to be different.
I always liked derringers but never bought one.