“Tag: .380 ACP”

Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. But like the M1911A1, the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was drafted from peacetime to wartime service.

Rock Island Armory expanded its concealed-carry handgun lineup in 2023 with its LI380, a double-action, compact pistol chambered for the .380 ACP cartridge.

European American Armory Corp now imports Girsan's MC 14T, a compact, .380 ACP-chambered handgun that can be easily loaded and unloaded, thanks to its tip-up barrel design.

Despite disagreements surrounding the .380 ACP cartridge's performance, its history shows it to be a popular, effective round, because people have always enjoyed small, easy-to-carry pistols that can be quickly deployed.

Elbert Searle isn't one of the most well-known firearm designers, but his Savage Model 1907 and its derivatives were popular guns in their time. Now, a unique prototype pistol of his has been discovered, illustrating what else could have been in Savage's early 20th-century handgun lineup.

If the need for something little is a high priority, then take a look at these petite pistols.

For years, Beretta's Cheetah pistol was a popular option for personal defense, and for 2023, the company is bringing this compact platform back in the form of the 80X Cheetah.

One of only three semi-automatic pistol models ever manufactured by Remington, the Model 51 was first offered to the public in September 1919 in .380 Remington Autoloading Cartridge.

Ruger's new Security-380 is the latest model in the company's Lite Rack lineup, and it's designed for easy shooting and easy carry.