Looking for .380
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Guate_shooter
LA CHP Instructor # 522
I would look into a Bersa Conceal Carry model, is a little bit bigger and more pleasant to shoot that the regular thunder, also the bodyguard 380 might be a good choice with the added weight of the laser.
Will be hard to find a FULL size but maybe a step above a micro pocket would be a better choice, walther makes the PK380 which is DEF a big gun but not something I would personally buy
Will be hard to find a FULL size but maybe a step above a micro pocket would be a better choice, walther makes the PK380 which is DEF a big gun but not something I would personally buy
bassicpackrat
Dopplebock Slayer
have a couple of the Bersa Thunder .380 models my wife and I currently use for CC and love them. I shot my buddies Kel-Tec .380 and was not impressed, stiff trigger and way too small in my hands.
Guate_shooter
LA CHP Instructor # 522
thats because its a polymer frane that doest help any with the recoil, heaving a little more weight being all metal makes a big dif but it also adds weight to carry it in the pocket, not to mention that a lot of people dont believe behind it since its not built here but they good guns IMO.
I like my keltec and has never given me any problems, she has been a good little gun and goes with me wherever I go as a backup, but its not a gun you want to shoot every day
I like my keltec and has never given me any problems, she has been a good little gun and goes with me wherever I go as a backup, but its not a gun you want to shoot every day
Guate_shooter
LA CHP Instructor # 522
Taurus used to make the Millenium Pro in .380 but I dont think it continues to be produced ever since they moved on to the 24/7 line.
I actually had one of those and its one of those guns that I regret selling it was my ex wifes purse gun, def NO a pocket gun hehe
You might also want to look into a Beretta 84, is VERY similar to a 92 just shrinked down, they tend to be a little pricey though and hard to find one under $300 in decent shape
I actually had one of those and its one of those guns that I regret selling it was my ex wifes purse gun, def NO a pocket gun hehe
You might also want to look into a Beretta 84, is VERY similar to a 92 just shrinked down, they tend to be a little pricey though and hard to find one under $300 in decent shape
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Guate_shooter
LA CHP Instructor # 522
Dave the Glock 25 wouldnt be a FULL size, granted it would be bigger than the other options in that cartridge but its in similar size to a 19 and not a 17, they also make a Glock 28 which is the sub-compact version, closest they will come to the US is Mexico 
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Isn't the Cz-83 the .380 version?
Guate_shooter
LA CHP Instructor # 522
Cz VZ 82 = 9x18mm Makarov (only)
CZ 83 = 32ACP, 380 ACP & 9x18mm Makarov
CZ 83 = 32ACP, 380 ACP & 9x18mm Makarov
Yes I meant CZ83. My son had built a sack of toys on top of the ottoman trying to reach the light cord. Just as I hit send he hit the ground. My mistake.
I've shot and handled both. The CZ was fit and finished better, had a better trigger, and at least for me was more accurate. That being said the Bersa's OK. It's made to a price point so it's fit and finish wasn't as nice. Both will work though. Gun Tests also reviewed the CZ83 and said it was one of the best guns they ever tested with respect to how the DA/SA trigger worked. Bersa was functional and much less money.
Dave
I've shot and handled both. The CZ was fit and finished better, had a better trigger, and at least for me was more accurate. That being said the Bersa's OK. It's made to a price point so it's fit and finish wasn't as nice. Both will work though. Gun Tests also reviewed the CZ83 and said it was one of the best guns they ever tested with respect to how the DA/SA trigger worked. Bersa was functional and much less money.
Dave
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mikeinneworlean
Well-Known Member
I have a 1994-era Walther ppk/s that I really enjoy.
Small enough to conceal easily, but enough heft to keep it from biting my hand the way my Ruger LCP does.
Small enough to conceal easily, but enough heft to keep it from biting my hand the way my Ruger LCP does.
bronzdragon
Well-Known Member
It's a mid-size, but my wife's Beretta Cheetah is nice and shoots well. We've had no problems with it.
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I got the impression from your first statement that the Bersa is an inferior gun. However, your second post doesn't say that, but merely goes on to explain that your opinion is that CZ is a much better handgun than Bersa, though nothing is wrong with Bersa.
Ok. I'm calm now.
