Kahr CW380 Review & Shoot CW 380 .380acp Micro Pocket Pistol

This review focuses on the North American Arms Guardian, a used all-metal, hammer-fired, double-action-only .380 ACP pocket pistol acquired for $300. The speaker highlights its robust construction, smooth but heavy trigger, and suitability as a 'get off me' gun or for deep concealment. While acknowledging its weight and lower capacity compared to some competitors, the Guardian is praised for its quality feel and potential reliability.

This video provides a first look at the Springfield Armory Hellcat Micro Compact OSP in .380 ACP. The reviewer highlights its suitability for concealed carry, noting its manageable size, easy-to-run slide, and low recoil. The firearm is optic-ready and features tritium sights, with an MSRP of $650. Ballistics testing with Black Hills ammunition yielded a velocity of 914 FPS.

This video from ClassicFirearms features instructors Eliza and Jason discussing their top 5 pistols not chambered in 9mm. They cover a range of calibers including 10mm, .22LR, .380 ACP, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, highlighting features relevant to concealed carry, home defense, and training. The discussion provides insights into recoil management, capacity, and suitability for different shooter skill levels.

This review of the Kel-Tec PR-380 highlights its status as the smallest and lightest 11-round .380 ACP pistol available, even surpassing the Ruger LCP Max. The unique internal, double-stack, double-feed magazine, loaded via stripper clips or by hand, allows for its compact size. While the loading method is unconventional, the reviewer notes its potential benefits for deep concealment and backup roles, despite a learning curve and potential for user-induced malfunctions.

The speaker, with over 40 years of firearms experience, discusses various handguns and rifles, offering opinions on brands like Kimber, Glock, and SIG Sauer. He emphasizes the importance of proper firearm maintenance, trigger quality, and the debate between hammer-fired and striker-fired platforms. The discussion also touches on Second Amendment rights, gun control legislation in different states, and personal defense strategies, highlighting the need for firearm safety training regardless of carry laws.

This expert review from NRA Publications details the Ruger LCP MAX with a manual safety. It highlights the pistol's capacity increase to 10+1 or 12+1 rounds of .380 ACP, its durable stainless steel slide, and the functional low-profile manual safety. The review also touches on its shootability, enhanced sights compatible with Smith & Wesson Bodyguard models, and the patented barrel cam system that aids in recoil management.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.