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I'm in the San Angelo area.... But if I'm ever that direction i will be shouting at ya Teamless!

TAM, I went to the gunshop today to take a second look at the Kahr's, and they are very much pocketable. Maybe the reason was that instead of wearing blue jeans, I was wearing shorts this afternoon and they tend to have looser fit. I dunno, but your are right sire--they deserve a second thought for sure. I dont know if I can justify the extra 100 bucks or so, but they sure are nice :)

While I was there, I further added to my delimma. DiamondBack sure does make a nice litle .380--and I also am super fond of several different j-frames and other pocket 38's. What I have decided is to just wait and see what happens. I dont know what I really want, so I dont want to go buy and end up regretting. I figure that for now I am just fine without a pocketgun, and maybe I can get in some range time with some buddies who have some of these that I could shoot. Or maybe I'll come upon a deal on one of them that I cant pass up. I dunno. I cant commit. If only Glock made a pocket gun--then I know what I wanted :))))

TAM, I was checking out the Kahr's at the gunshow today too. Definately an option, but still just a tad too big for my pocket comfort. I actually stuck one down my pocket and the seller looked at me crazy like I was stealing it. Awkward moment solved by a short conversation, and he moved me down a few feet to the keltec/lcp/bodyguard section.

I daily carry a G26/G36, so I am fully aware of the sacrifices of moving down to a .380, but I need something that is cake to carry in dockers and such. Dont get me wrong, the G26 is a breeze in a hybrid holster, but it would just be nice to have options.

Is my wife an experienced shooter? No. A novice for sure, but she is a heck of a shot :) She actually shoots target as well as I do almost, and I have had YEARS of practice and training in the Navy SO community. I dont see trigger pull being a problem though, with practice this can be dealt with.

Still leaning toward the bodyguard, but I just cant bring myelf to forget about the LCP. The only downfall is I have heard of a lot of teething issues with the bodyguard. From what I understand, this was solved in the later serial number models, but I am not certain.

Teamles, Glad to hear I am not the only one that has gone through this. LoL. The fact that S&W slide locks back is a huge advantage for me. Like you, the LCP and P3AT both just felt... so small in my hand that I didn't really feel confident. The Bodyguard isn't much bigger, but big enogh to make a difference. The laser is really the biggest issue for me. The LCP button is WAY more convenient that the bodyguards, but I dont know if that is something that I could deal with by just practicing. Ugh...decisions. Either way I have time to think about it. Maybe I'll decide soon.....

G26ster wrote:A forum search for +380 +ammo yielded 2200+ responses. All the info you asked about is there.

got the same idea myself. Problem is that all the ammo is great.... I ws just curious as to which have been tested in either of the handguns for reliability. If Bob says he has ran a hundred rounds of X ammo through his Bodyguard with no issue I will go with that. If he says X ammo has had feeding issues, I will stay away from it.

Alrighty y'all I need some imput STAT.

At the gunshow today I was in the market for a pocket 380. I am not really big on the peashooters, but they definately have their place. The idea is to get one, then when my wife gets her CHL let her carry it. Until then, I want it :) Worst case is I love it, keep it, and end up getting her one as well.

Anyway. I found 2 little handguns I really liked muchos. I've been sitting here reading reviews on both of them and just can't decide which, so I wanna ask my fellow board members which they have, which they prefer, the specifics! What do you love/hate? What have you heard? What has been your experience. Definately want a laser built in because well.. it is a pocket gun and I dont expect great sights. Here are my two choices:

S&W Bodyguard .380
Ruger LCP with Crimson Trace

I have shot neither, only held them. Honestly, they both felt great but the Smith definately had lot more to hold on to. Both can easily be pocketed, so size wouldn't be an issue with either. While we are on the subject, What ammo do y'all carry in your .380's for defense? And pocket holster opinions. I know this is a lot, but any imput at all would be helpful! Thanks guys...