So, what’s the right height for an autoloading pocket pistol? Based on my top five picks, anywhere from 3.7 to 4.25 inches.
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Springfield Armory 911: In case of Emergency, Drop the Hammer — SHOT Show 2018
BY Clay Martin Published: January 24, 2018 Updated: January 24, 2018These are tiny guns with sub-3-inch barrels and short, flat grips. Springfield’s 911 pistols weigh less than 13 ounces unloaded, with the magazines — no small feat for an all-metal .380 build.
A CCW .380 for Chump Change? SCCY’s Impressive CPX-3 – NRA 2017
BY Michael O. Humphries Published: April 30, 2017 Updated: April 30, 2017If you are one of those out there looking for a rock-solid .380 pocket pistol that won’t break the bank, then the CPX-3 from SCCY deserves a very close look. With an MSRP around $300, the double-action-only, polymer-framed pistol is a great option.
Kimber Micro & Micro 9: Carrying Concealed Never Looked So Good – NRA 2017
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: April 28, 2017 Updated: April 28, 2017Kimber’s Micro and Micro 9 pistols are flying off the shelves. They’re a hit! I think that’s for two reasons, well, three, actually. First, they meet the standard that all concealed carry guns must meet. That is, they’re actually comfortable to carry. As Paul Helsinki always tells people, “Buy the gun that you will actually [...]
Tiny Defender: Kimber Micro CDP .380 – Full Review.
BY Fred Mastison Published: February 22, 2017 Updated: February 22, 2017Many people simply are unwilling or unable to carry a full-size gun on a daily basis. In fact many people want the smallest frame gun they can get. With that information, we are able to narrow our search. In fact, once we narrow it down that far, there is one gun that seems to fit the bill quite well; the Kimber Micro CDP chambered in .380.
A Pint-Sized 1911? Browning’s Black Label Pro 1911-380—Full Review.
BY Clay Martin Published: February 9, 2017 Updated: February 9, 2017The Browning Black Label IS a 1911. Replicated in almost every detail, it is a sight to behold. No need to consult the manual on this one. If you have ever been issued a 1911, you already know how to take it apart and make it work. It is absolutely adorable, and if you are a 1911 aficionado, you are going to want one.
IS IT ENOUGH GUN? A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO CARRYING A .380.
BY Michael O. Humphries Published: January 25, 2017 Updated: January 25, 2017Just how much is enough? This question is the root of endless discussions on choosing the correct caliber for your defensive handgun. A round that is always in the mix is the age-old .380. To many this round is quickly brushed off as a 9mm set on “stun,” yet none of those jokesters are willing [...]
A Hot New Pistol-Caliber Bullpup Kit for Hi-Point Carbines
BY Max Slowik Published: October 20, 2016 Updated: October 20, 2016High Tower Armory is working on a bullpup conversion kit for the unlikeliest of pistol-caliber carbines, Hi-Point rifles.
The Ruger .380 LCP Reborn: The New LCP II—Full Review.
BY Dennis Adler Published: October 6, 2016 Updated: October 6, 2016For more information, visit . To purchase a Ruger LCP II on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: . Making improvements to an iconic firearm is always a tough decision. And yes, the is iconic; it was one of the significant catalysts for the now prolific variety of .380 ACP pocket pistols on the market, and the [...]
Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger’s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol—Full Review.
BY Bruce Flemings Published: August 11, 2016 Updated: August 11, 2016The .380 ACP Ruger LCP Custom packs in a whole host of custom-style upgrades and features over the standard LCP pistol, and all for just a mere $10 extra over the price of the original.