A Gun To Forget, The Remington RM380

Published on June 6, 2025
Duration: 9:37

This review of the Remington RM380 by SPN Firearms highlights its potential as a pocket pistol, particularly for those prioritizing a heavy, safe trigger pull. While acknowledging decent ergonomics and finish, the instructor emphasizes significant drawbacks, most notably a very heavy and unpredictable trigger pull compared to competitors like the Ruger LCP Max and Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380. The review also touches on a potential design flaw regarding a pin that may dislodge. Despite these issues, the RM380's safety features and compact size make it a consideration for secondary or backup carry, though not recommended as a primary option over better-performing alternatives.

Quick Summary

The Remington RM380 is a .380 ACP pocket pistol with a 6+1 capacity, noted for its decent ergonomics and finish. However, it suffers from a significantly heavy, gritty, and unpredictable trigger pull (12-15 lbs) and a potential design flaw with a dislodging pin, making competitors like the Ruger LCP Max and S&W Bodyguard 380 generally preferred for concealed carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Used Gun Market
  2. 01:23Remington RM380 History
  3. 02:38RM380 vs. Ruger LCP Max Comparison
  4. 03:29RM380 vs. S&W Bodyguard 380 Comparison
  5. 04:01Trigger Comparison: LCP Max vs. Bodyguard 380
  6. 04:01Trigger Comparison: RM380 vs. Competitors
  7. 06:21RM380 Design Flaw & Sights
  8. 07:27Ergonomics & Texturing
  9. 08:35Conclusion & Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main drawbacks of the Remington RM380?

The primary drawbacks of the Remington RM380 are its extremely heavy, gritty, and unpredictable trigger pull, estimated at 12-15 pounds, and a potential design flaw where a pin may dislodge. Its capacity is also lower than some competitors.

How does the Remington RM380 compare to the Ruger LCP Max and S&W Bodyguard 380?

The RM380 has a similar footprint to the Ruger LCP Max but is thicker and has less capacity (6+1 vs 10+1). The S&W Bodyguard 380 is noted as being thinner, smaller, and having a significantly better trigger, making both competitors generally preferred.

Is the Remington RM380 a good choice for concealed carry?

While the RM380's heavy trigger can be a safety feature for pocket carry, its significant trigger issues and lower capacity make it less ideal as a primary concealed carry option compared to alternatives like the Ruger LCP Max or S&W Bodyguard 380. It might serve as a secondary or backup gun.

What is the history behind the Remington RM380?

The Remington RM380's design is based on a more expensive pocket pistol from Roan Bar, which retailed for $1200-$1300. However, Remington produced the RM380 with cheaper materials, failing to match the quality of the original design.

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