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Originally Posted by Arkie
I agree that the P238 should be considered but it does have it's drawbacks. IMHO it is a holster only pistol being single action. I wouldn't be comfortable carrying it in condition one in my pocket. If memory serves it is a right hand pistol only which may be a factor to the OP.
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i'd never carry a gun without a holster, regardless of where it is. my BG380 stays in my pocket in a holster, round in the chamber, safety on. with a pocket holster, i'd be equally comfortable carrying the P238. round in the chamber, safety on. as long as your finger stays off the trigger until you're ready to use it, you shouldn't have a problem. and theoretically speaking, since you'd only draw a handgun if you needed to use it, you shouldn't have to worry about accidental discharges unless you're careless.
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Originally Posted by Juicehead
I would go with a .380 ACP as it fits perfectly in my back pocket. My buddy has the compact Kahr 9mm, it is wide and it doesnt fit well in my pocket. It is fairly heavy too.
I own both a Diamondback 380 and a Kahr P380
I you are not too tight on cash, the Kahr shoots like a dream!
As far as .380s go, personally, here is what I would entertain...
Kahr P380
Diamondback DB380
Ruger LCP
Kel-Tec P3-AT
Stay far away from the S&W Bodyguard, I have heard nothing but nightmares about that.
For Reference
This is a good PDF to compare sizes/weights
http://mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.pdf
Kahr
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DB380
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i'm curious what 'nightmares' you've heard about with the BG380...i'll admit that it's not a perfect gun, but i have NEVER had a FTF, FTE or other malfunction with 1000+ rounds downrange. the early versions had their issues, but as far as i can tell, that's been resolved. and since the price has been dropped...(i got mine for $379), it's really tough to beat. You can't outfit another .380 with a decent laser for cheaper than that.