Archive for .380 ACP

Kahr CW380

Kahr Arms has introduced the latest addition to its award winning line of double-action only micro-compact pistols: the CW380. Chambered for the .380 ACP caliber and just shy of five inches in length, the CW380 is an ideal conceal carry size firearm. It features a black polymer frame, matte stainless slide and textured polymer grips. The black polymer frame features 4140 steel inserts molded into the frame i the front and back for added rigidity and strength.

January 23, 2013

.380—What You Use to Fight Your Way to a Handgun

In our offices, we often discuss issues that matter—at least to us—such as carry guns. One American Rifleman staffer carries a Ruger LCP in .380 ACP with Winchester PDX1 on a daily basis. While this staffer was visiting the office of American Hunter Managing Editor Jeff Johnston (we don’t have the budget for a water cooler), the host came up with a line that is not entirely original, yet completely relevant. “You carry a .380? That’s what you use to fight your way to your pistol.” This is, of course, is a play on firearms trainer Clint Smith’s axiom: “The only purpose for a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should have never laid down.”

August 25, 2011

Mouse-Gunners Revel In New Found Respect

Mouse-gunners of the world, rejoice. Your day is here, your time is now. The moment is at hand for your pipsqueak hero, the .380 ACP, to claim its spot on the podium of popularity.

August 16, 2011

Laughridge’s Hammerless

In the early decades of the 20th Century, a number of makers offered a new class of gun called the pocket pistol. These were among the very first semi-automatic pistols ever made and they attracted a great deal of attention. There were many makes offered—Browning, Beretta, Mauser, Walther, Astra Star, et.al., in Europe, but the American makes were fewer.

October 06, 2010

Crimson Trace Debuts Laser Guard for Taurus TCP

New Crimson Trace LG-407 laserguard adds an adjustable laser to the TCP's trigger guard to keep pistol compact.

June 21, 2010

Ruger Produces "Coyote Special" (Updated)

Ruger honors Texas' Gov. Perry with special edition LCP.

May 26, 2010

The Three 9s

Just a silly millimeter—that's all that spells the difference in these three successively longer auto pistol cartridges.

March 15, 2010

The Great .380 Wars

Chalk one up for the 9x17 mm.

July 10, 2009

Kel-Tec P3AT Specs

Specifications of the Kel-Tec P3AT

June 23, 2009

Kel-Tec P3AT

A pocket gun for today's shooters.

June 23, 2009

The Comeback Cartridge: The .380 ACP

These .380s are the handgun choice for those looking to avoid trouble.

May 12, 2009