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If you are a .380 fan

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#1 ·
If you're a .380 fan and have not at least fired the Glock 42, you are truly missing out. It is by far the smoothest .380 I've shot, and very accurate. Give it a shot. You will not be disappointed!
 
#2 ·
I have several .380's, but can't really say I've ever been a fan.

Come to think of it, of all the firearms I have, I've never bought one just because of the caliber.

If that doesn't make any sense, I can kind of understand why. :watching:
 
#5 ·
The 380 is certainly making a come back these days. It has been interesting to see Glocks entry into the 380 and they seem to be doing well. Rock Island Armory just introduced their 1911 A380 "Baby Rock" and Metro Arms will release their Llama Micro-Max 380, another 1911 style pistol, in early 2015.

The improved ballistics of modern 380 ammo has been a good thing and the market is responding with all new guns in all kinds of shapes and sizes.
 
#9 ·
The 380 is certainly making a come back these days. It has been interesting to see Glocks entry into the 380 and they seem to be doing well. Rock Island Armory just introduced their 1911 A380 "Baby Rock" and Metro Arms will release their Llama Micro-Max 380, another 1911 style pistol, in early 2015.

The improved ballistics of modern 380 mmo has been a good thing and the market is responding with all new guns in all kinds of shapes and sizes.
It is making a come back for sure. I'm seeing a lot more ppl talking about their .380 these days.
 
#10 ·
I have a Glock 42 I bought for my wife and the owner of a LGS sold me a Colt Mustang xsp at a reduced price because he had ordered it for someone who did not pick it up. I really like the trigger on the mustang a little better than the G42 and wanted another 380 because in the summer I only wear shorts and Ts here in south Florida and a quick trip to grocery shop it was very easy to conceal. Out of the first 100 rounds, I had about 6 or 7 failures to extract. I thought I would change brands of ammo and see if it just needed to be broken in. By the time I got through the next 50 rounds I was having failures to extract and failure to fire because the trigger would not reset. Needless to say, It is on its way back to Colt. IMO, the Mustang has a lighter and crisper trigger (when it fires), but the G 42 is just as accurate with a lighter recoil and has eaten everything its been fed without a burp. And it list for about $200 less.
 
#12 ·
I have a Glock 42 I bought for my wife and the owner of a LGS sold me a Colt Mustang xsp at a reduced price because he had ordered it for someone who did not pick it up. I really like the trigger on the mustang a little better than the G42 and wanted another 380 because in the summer I only wear shorts and Ts here in south Florida and a quick trip to grocery shop it was very easy to conceal. Out of the first 100 rounds, I had about 6 or 7 failures to extract. I thought I would change brands of ammo and see if it just needed to be broken in. By the time I got through the next 50 rounds I was having failures to extract and failure to fire because the trigger would not reset. Needless to say, It is on its way back to Colt. IMO, the Mustang has a lighter and crisper trigger (when it fires), but the G 42 is just as accurate with a lighter recoil and has eaten everything its been fed without a burp. And it list for about $200 less.
I too love that little Mustang, but you're right. The G42 is a joy. The only ammo I have experienced any problems with is Summit, so you might want to stay away from that. I just love the feel of the G42, and the recoil is surprisingly light. I really expected something more along the lines of the Mustang. It's really a dandy of a pistol. Perfect for that special occasion when you can't carry the front line gun (mine is a Glock 19 Gen4).
 
#15 ·
It is making a come back for sure. I'm seeing a lot more ppl talking about their .380 these days.
I think because it's so easy to pocket carry one vs a 9 or a 40 or 45. I generally dress in business casual for work and IWB carry is not real easy with a golf shirt tucked in at the waist. The 380 fits right into my pants or shorts pocket and doesn't print, so for ease of concealment, I tend to carry that vs a 9.
 
#17 ·
Well, I've talked allot about my 380's (PPK/S and P230) too. But it was usually about how painful they were to shoot and how basically weak the 380 is. I put them in my 'better than a sharp stick' catagory.
The Glock 42 is as smooth to shoot as my G 19, and with the right round, the .380 is quite deadly. You don't want to use it in combat, unless it was all you could get at that time, but it is great for what it is intended.
 
#18 ·
If you shot it, you would be. Unless you're just being obstinate.
Well I've been called obstinate before. Kinda wear it as a badge of honor nowadays. I have nothing in particular against the glock. I also have NO interest in them. As a person in the minority who has never become a member of the glock fanboyz club, I see no reason to replace my PP/K which still works very well. I've been carrying it around for over 25 years, shoot it often and have never had a failure with it. I just don't see that the glock offers any significant advantages other than probably being cheaper and more expendable.
 
#20 ·
Just what IS it intended for?
The 380 was perfected when Walther developed the PP way back when. Everything else has been incremental improvements or BurgerKing's have-it-your-way changes. For me, perfection was reached in the Beretta 84/85FS or Walther PPK/S. Lots of folks love the Bersa's. I also like the Astra's A-60 and Constable. What does the Glock have to offer as incremental improvement? The Emperor's New Clothes, IMHO. Why not a Walther PK380? Gotta try one of those too....
 
#21 ·
Just what IS it intended for? LMAO! Even my wife's fattened up squirrels laugh...
Surely you jest! Ignorance ain't what you don't know, it's what you do know that ain't so. Is the .380 intended for combat? No. But for close range self defense it is a rather potent little round. Shoot one of your wife's flattened up squirrels and see if they laugh. While you're at it, pop one in the chest or face of a thug and see if he laughs. Anymore cute questions, Chief?
 
#23 ·
Got to check one out today... nice size, and weight... very thin. Still has the classic crap Glock trigger and sights though. Just my opinion (don't get mad Glock guys)... not a big fan of the trigger on full size models either though... should sell regardless... it's a Glock... which is all some need to hear to make them buy it.

By far, not the worst .380 i've seen... just nothing that would make me choose it over my P238 or CM9. Still think Glock should have made a single stack 9mm instead... I think those would sell like hotcakes.
 
#26 ·
I've always carried a 1911 .45 until last year when I was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer and had surgery. After the surgery is was to uncomfortable to have a belt tight enough to hold my pants and a 45 up.

I bought a Bersa Thunder 380 and carried it for some months till I healed up.
During the time I carried it I grew to appreciate it's accuracy and reliability. Now that I'm healed all up, it has become my backup gun.

As for the Glock 380, I wouldn't own simply because it's a Glock. Just the way I feel about them.
 
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