Comparison of 380 Pocket Pistols

From Lucky Gunner, a comparison of 6 popular 380 pocket pistols. Pistols reviewed in this video include the Glock 42, Sig P238, Kahr CW380, S&W Bodyguard 380, Ruger LCP Custom, and Ruger LCP II.

Accessories shown during this 380 pocket pistol comparison include the Raven Concealment Vanguard holster, Trijicon HD Night Sights.

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Glock 42:

  • Caliber: .380 Auto
  • System: Safe Action
  • Length: 151 mm / 5.94 in
  • Width: 24 mm / 0.94 in
  • Length Between Sights: 125 mm / 4.92 in
  • Height: 105 mm / 4.13 in
  • Barrel Height: n/a
  • Barrel Length: 82.5 mm / 3.25 in
  • Weight Unloaded: 390 g / 13.76 oz
  • Weight Loaded: ~407 g / ~14.36 oz
  • Trigger Pull: ~25 N / ~5.5 lbs
  • Trigger Travel: ~12.5 mm / ~0.49 in
  • Barrel Rifling: right hand, octagonal
  • Length of Twist: 250 mm / 9.84 in
  • Magazine Capacity:
    • Standard: 6

Sig Sauer P238:

  • Caliber: .380 ACP (9mm short)
  • Action Type: SAO
  • Trigger Pull DA: N/A
  • Trigger Pull SA: 8.0 lbs
  • Overall Length: 5.5 in
  • Overall Height: 3.9 in
  • Overall Width: 1.1 in
  • Barrel Length: 2.7 in
  • Sight Radius: 3.8 in
  • Weight w/Mag: 15.2 oz
  • Mag Capacity: 6 Rounds

Kahr CW380:

  • Caliber: .380 ACP
  • Capacity: 6+1
  • Operation: Trigger cocking DAO; lock breech; “Browning – type” recoil lug; passive striker block; no magazine disconnect
  • Barrel: 2.58″, Conventional Rifling, 1 – 16 right-hand twist
  • Length O/A: 4.96″
  • Height: 3.9″
  • Slide Width: .75″
  • Weight: Pistol 10.2 ounces (w/o magazine)
  • Grips: Textured polymer
  • Sights: Drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight, pinned in polymer front sight
  • Finish: Black polymer frame, matte stainless steel slide
  • Magazine: 6 rd, Stainless

Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 No Thumb Safety

  • SKU: 10266
  • Caliber: 380 Auto
  • Capacity: 6+1
  • Barrel Length: 2.75″ / 6.9 cm
  • Overall Length: 5.3″
  • Front Sight: Stainless Steel Drift Adjustable
  • Rear Sight: Stainless Steel Drift Adjustable
  • Action: Double Action Only
  • Grip: Polymer
  • Weight: 12.0 oz / 340.2g
  • Barrel Material: Stainless Steel – Armornite™ Finish
  • Slide Material: Stainless Steel – Armornite™ Finish
  • Frame Material: Polymer

Ruger LCP Custom:

  • Caliber: .380 ACP
  • Capacity: 6+1
  • Weight Loaded: 12.2 oz
  • Barren Length: 2.75”
  • Overall Length: 5.17”
  • Height: 3.80”
  • Width: 0.82”
  • Action Type: Double-Action Only
  • Trigger Pull: ~7.5 lbs

Ruger LCP II:

  • Model Number: 3750
  • Caliber: 380 Auto
  • Capacity: 6+1
  • Barrel Length: 2.75″
  • Overall Length: 5.17″
  • Weight: 10.6 oz.
  • Grip Frame: Black, High-Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon
  • Grooves: 6
  • Feature: Standard Model
  • Slide Material: Alloy Steel
  • Barrel Material: Alloy Steel
  • Slide Width: 0.75″
  • Sights: Integral
  • Twist: 1:16″ RH
  • Slide Finish: Blued
  • Barrel Finish: Blued
  • Height: 3.71″