Looking for 380 WITH SAFETY
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If I remember correctly the S&W Body Guard has a safety. Keep in mind the small .380's are pretty snappy.
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Ruger's new LC380 is a i little bigger than the LCP and it has good sights & thumb safety. Supposed to be lighter recoiling too. S&W Bodyguard and SIG238 both have sights & safeties.
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Not yet fired one but they feel good to hold.
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H140 is right. While I never liked the LCP ( sold mine within a month of buying it ) the LC9 is SUPER! When I pocket-carry, it's either my LC9 or my Mod 851. The LC380 has all the bells and whistles of the LC9, just smaller caliber. Besides the thumb-safety, the LC9 has one feature that the LCP did not have, and for me is a must: hold open after last round.
With the LCP, you only knew the mag was empty if you counted or if you heard a "click" instead of a "bang". (It could be Ruger is trying to phase out the LCP and use the LC380 as it's replacement. I think folks want the safety features.)
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I have a S&W BG380 and and it's a great little gun with a safety. BODYGUARD 380 - Smith & Wesson
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my wife does also
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I carry my Bersa Thunder 380 everyday. My wife likes it just fine, but prefers her Taurus 709 Slim. Interestingly enough, the Slim has about the same recoil as my Bersa.
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Yet another nod for the Bersa Thunder 380. My wife loves hers and will not let me hold it for very long. Fits her hands perfectly.
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Another Bersa Thunder vote. I Also have the Thunder 22, which is just more fun than human beings should be allowed to have. But for certain, Bersa really makes its bones in 380. If you can find it, they also make the Thunder Plus, which is an unheard-of-in-380 double stack that carries 15+1. Tnoutdoors9 does a nice review of it on youtube.
If she wants a dainty frame, I've been shopping pocket 380's, and the only modern one I've found with a safety is the S&W Bodyguard. Thought about stepping down to the Beretta Tomcat in .32 ACP. If your wife doesn't want to rack the slide, the tip-up barrel would obviate the need to do so. It does have a safety.
Waltherfan01... I can't belive the PT709 and the Thunder 380 have similar felt recoil. What cartridges are you firing? (my view may be colored because I used to drop the striker on the PT740. Boom indeed)
If she wants a dainty frame, I've been shopping pocket 380's, and the only modern one I've found with a safety is the S&W Bodyguard. Thought about stepping down to the Beretta Tomcat in .32 ACP. If your wife doesn't want to rack the slide, the tip-up barrel would obviate the need to do so. It does have a safety.
Waltherfan01... I can't belive the PT709 and the Thunder 380 have similar felt recoil. What cartridges are you firing? (my view may be colored because I used to drop the striker on the PT740. Boom indeed)
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The S&W .380 is what my wife carries.
The Sig P238 is what I qualified with.
IMO either is a good option.
The Sig P238 is what I qualified with.
IMO either is a good option.
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Taurus MilPro 938....holds 12 rounds and has a safety.
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I bought a Bersa Thunder Plus (15 round) for my wife and haven't let her have it yet. I like it to much and have used it for my daily carry. I have a good friend with the Sheriff's department and another on the State Patrol who really like mine and are looking for one for off duty.
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