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Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 13926 380 Auto

Pocket pistols and pocket carry are controversial for some shooters who think smaller handguns just aren’t enough in terms of capacity and presentation. One of our raters is trained in public safety and feels that even well into retirement age, he should carry a handgun capable of taking on personal threats, gangs, and even active shooters with enough rounds of a suitable chambering like 9mm Luger or above. Another rater feels that the pocket 380 Auto is a great carry piece that goes anywhere, anytime without a lot of fuss. He states that situational awareness and avoidance have served him well, and he simply isn’t going to get into a situation that demands a larger gun.

Ruger LCP Max 75th Anniversary Stainless 13775 380 Auto

Pocket pistols and pocket carry are controversial for some shooters who think smaller handguns just aren’t enough in terms of capacity and presentation. One of our raters is trained in public safety and feels that even well into retirement age, he should carry a handgun capable of taking on personal threats, gangs, and even active shooters with enough rounds of a suitable chambering like 9mm Luger or above. Another rater feels that the pocket 380 Auto is a great carry piece that goes anywhere, anytime without a lot of fuss. He states that situational awareness and avoidance have served him well, and he simply isn’t going to get into a situation that demands a larger gun.

10 Best 380 ACP Pocket Pistols

Over the years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed dozens of concealable pistols chambered in 380 ACP. The smallest of these sidearms are the subcompact...

10 Best 357 Magnum Revolvers

Over the past few years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed more than 25 revolvers chambered in 357 Magnum. Of these handguns, here are the...

Ban on Young-Adult Handgun Sales Declared Unconstitutional

Gunowner-rights groups scored an important victory in the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals with at least a temporary legal win halting a federal...

10 Top 380 ACP Pistols 2025

Over the years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed more than 50 concealable pistols chambered in 380 ACP. Of these compact and subcompact handguns, here...

Bersa Thunder 380 Combat Plus T380PMC 380 Auto

The typical 380 Auto pistol has evolved from compact guns like the Walther PPK/S and Beretta 84 to subcompact pistols like the Glock G42...

EAA Girsan MC 14T 380 Auto

The typical 380 Auto pistol has evolved from compact guns like the Walther PPK/S and Beretta 84 to subcompact pistols like the Glock G42...

Glock G28 380 Auto

The typical 380 Auto pistol has evolved from compact guns like the Walther PPK/S and Beretta 84 to subcompact pistols like the Glock G42...

Smith & Wesson Model 4013 Tops in Compact 40 S&Ws

In the January 1996 issue, we tested a quartet of 40-caliber semi-autos, three of which had significant drawbacks, our shooters said. In this installment...

Listen to Mexico’s lawsuit against Smith & Wesson

I know you won’t do it, but I want to encourage you anyway. Go listen to the oral arguments attached to the blog entry entitled,...