You should consider the Bersa .380CC.

For pocket carry, there can be only one: KelTec P3AT.

My experiences with the Smith & Wesson made Walther PPK/S was quite
similar to your experience with the SCCY CPX 1, so I can not recommend
Walther.

I hear Ruger has just come out with a .380. If you just have to have a
.380, give the Ruger a look.

The Walther I had was so bad, it completely turned me off to small semi-
auto guns for CCW. So I purchased a revolver. I know without a doubt
that my Bulldog will fire every time I pull the trigger on a loaded cartridge.
For CCW use, reliability is the utmost important characteristic a firearm
can have. So don't forget to check out snubby revolvers either.

Good luck and have fun finding your next CCW firearm!

For pocket carry, the P3AT. With the dimensions you gave, the Bersa Thunder. I have both and would buy either one again without reservation.

Originally Posted by Bigjoedo

Who makes a reliable .380 CCW gun? Thanks

Ruger, Kel-Tec, Walther, Kahr*, Taurus, Colt**, CZ, Sig, Beretta, H&K**.

For pocket carry, I would go with a KT or the new Ruger. For holster/belt carry, the Sig 230/232 is the king of .380's.

PhilR.
* Just introduced
** out of production, can be found used.

It's been pretty well covered here but for concealed carry, Bersa 380, for pocket carry, Kel Tec P3AT. With some shopping around you can pick up the pair for about $500.

Sorry to hear that your gun is a junker I have searched the world over and I have three I exchange depending on my clothing. These are 100% relible and I can hit a baseball at 25 feet. They are Glock 26, Walther pps, and s&w 442. I know its a bigger caliber than a 380 but if you give any one of these a try I feel you won't be dissapointed.

Give a try to the beretta 84fs cheetah.
http://www.beretta.com/index.aspx?m=74&idc=2&ids=23

I have one in 32 and can only say that itīs a good gun, too big for pocket carry but ideal with a good holster.

Thanks for all the input,

We drove about 60 miles to a big "Sportsman" Shop. They carry all the major brands. I looked at and held all of the .380s in my price range and they just didn't feel comfortable in my hand. I fell in love with the S&W Sigma 9MM but it would be difficult to completely conceal. I ended up trading my SCCY CPX 1 in on a KAHR CW9 9MM. It felt really good in my hand and was very compact. I looked at some of the Sigs and Glocks but for my needs were a little to $$$$.
I've seen good reviews on the KAHR handguns. Glad to be rid of the SCCY. Thanks again for all the input.


Joe

You won't regret getting the Kahr. I have only had mine a couple of weeks, but like it a lot. No failures at all in the break-in period and the 9mm is very easy to shoot. Just got the Don Hume IWB holster today that I ordered off the Kahr website. Fits great and is really affordable. Carried with it today and you hardly know it's there. Mine was right on sight wise right out of he box, also. I tried Rem. Green Box and UMC FMJ along with SXT and Hydr-shok hollow points. No problem at all with any of them. Just get out and shoot it now.

The Ruger LCP....

Greetings.
Check out PPK's, kel-tecs(very concealable), sig P232?, ruger lcp, there are a few more too.
Take care

Rohrbach 9MM is a really sweet looking mini. I want to get to Baton Rouge to see/feel it live in my hand. A bit pricey but is is supposed to be well made and the 9mm over the .380 would be an advantage.