Kahr P380 back up gun no-nonsense review (Handgun World Show)

[ajgranda]

Nice review on a nice gun.

[4alpha100]

i am rubbing peanut butter on my face with a afro on

[madogblue]

excellent review



[iRYANMB]

Just review the damn gun. This video should have been a minute or less!!

[HandgunWorldShow]

@iRYANMB Yeah right. Find a gun review on Youtube that's a minute or less and let me know if it's worth a damn.

[Ryan256]

Thumbs up for the quality review; however, the audio is chop---py.

[HandgunWorldShow]

@Ryan256 Sometimes that's due to your internet connection. Thanks for the compliment.

[PvmDragonWiz]

very nice gun.

[HandgunWorldShow]

@PvmDragonWiz Thanks, it's one of the best shooting .380 pocket pistols on the market.

[JackkOfAllTrades]

@ gilligansilse

thanks. I'm looking into something for my wife and unsure. I know the body guard .380 had some issues as well. However, I think we will go with the lower price of the BG.

Do you think the problems could be something with the ammo or mag? Maybe leave one out the mag and try.

Wish ya the best.........it is a pain to purchase anything and have issues like this.

[GilligansIsle1]

@JackkOfAllTrades I'm hearing rumors of a possible problem with the Kahr mags, but a lot of Kahr P380 owners have reminded me that Kahr expressly discourages manually racking the slide to chamber a round.

BTW: The S&W BG380 fires without a magazine and has true "second-strike" capability. And my BG380 is proving 100% reliable on the range.

[GilligansIsle1]

I've put 300 rounds through my Kahr P380 and it still isn't functioning 100%. On the other hand, my new S&W BG380 performed perfectly right out of the box with a mix of FMJ, JHP & DPX. Can somebody explain to me why the extra $200 I paid for the Kahr was worth it?

[JackkOfAllTrades]

@GilligansIsle1

what are your problems?

[GilligansIsle1]

@JackkOfAllTrades Occasional FTF/FTE with JHP and DPX, one or two per 50 rounds. I use Winchester, Federal, Magtech and Corbon ammo. No reloads, no junk. The FTF is most noticeable when manually racking the slide after inserting a full magazine. To reproduce the problem, I do this: empty the pistol, close the slide, insert a full mag (loaded with DPX or Federal Hydrashock), pull back the slide and release it.

[garybsg]

I just bought my Kahr 380 and put 150 rounds thru it. It shoots wonderful but it is having lots of jamming problems. I'll put another couple of hundreds rounds thru so I'll wait and see.

[CAJFB]

Thanks for the review!!!!!I will be buying one and I think I want the CM9 too!

[HandgunWorldShow]

@CAJFB Let me suggest the PM9, much better for the extra money it's worth it. I like Kahr's P series better than the C series of guns.

[CAJFB]

@HandgunWorldShow I have not checked but what is the size because I want a subcompact gun.

[ShutUpBobbi]

@HandgunWorldShow For anyone thinking about the CM9 I would like to recommend it. If you're looking for "no-nonsense" on a carry gun, having better slide stamping or a match grade barrel like the PM series does not matter. Especially since Trijicon sights fit the CM as well as they do the PM you are loosing no utility by buying the "cheaper looking" CM9. Spend the extra $200 you save on ammo and practice. I shoot 3'' groups at 25yrds with the CM9 and I am NOT a great shooter. Nice review.

[doctorstoppage]

great video, you just sold one to me.

[HandgunWorldShow]

@doctorstoppage Good, let us know how you like it.

[HandgunWorldShow]

@doctorstoppage Glad to hear it. I'll write to Kahr and wait for my commission check! :)

[bookwormbandit]

Thanx for the review. Although you mentioned no external, or thumb safety, you didn't elaborate why or if the P380 had a commensurate safety feature.

Is the P380 safety just the long trigger pull? Is it safe to carry CWB or pocket holster with one in the chamber? Just want to be sure because nobody is talking about this issue.

Thx again for your efforts

[HandgunWorldShow]

@bookwormbandit This Kahr P380 does not have a manual safety. In my opinion, it's not needed either. The long double action pull is perfectly safe enough to carry either in a pocket or IWB with a round in the chamber.

[TheFiddlyfoo]

Thats not to bad with some rounds might just not be likeing the gun. I really like this as a everyday carry cause it's just so small you really can put it anywere. And really these days the .380 rounds really can do some damage like the hornday tap, Winchester pdx1, and others out can put a stop to your target. I'll prob look for a used one in greta condition that way the price will be a little better ..thx's and keep up the good reviews

[TheFiddlyfoo]

out of the 1200 rnd's. you have through how many Failure's you have or any other problems if any.. Thx's

[HandgunWorldShow]

@TheFiddlyfoo

[HandgunWorldShow]

@TheFiddlyfoo About a half a dozen or so.

[randy25rhoads]

Excellent review. I'd love to get one of these to complement my CW9.

[scotchlouis]

Hey, Bob. Thanks for the video. It helped me with my decision to pick one of these up. Took it to the range and put 100rds of fmj through it, then started to tested some Corbon DPX for my carry ammo. I had one light strike failure to fire in the 20 rds I fired with the Corbon. I know you prefer this round. Has this ever happened to you with? Should I blame it on a not yet broken in gun?

[HandgunWorldShow]

@scotchlouis  Shoot it a lot an enjoy it!

[HandgunWorldShow]

@scotchlouis I just answered your question on my podcast, download it on iTunes at Handgun World Show

[scotchlouis]

@HandgunWorldShow Great! I'll go listen. Always look forward to the podcast by the way. Keep it up.

[HandgunWorldShow]

I would strongly suggest getting the Kahr Night sights or the XS Big Dot sights for this gun.

[HandgunWorldShow]

@LynchYT When they first came out there were issues with the polymer variants, but they seem to be high quaility and run just fine now.

[mrbratsch]

The price of this gun is the reason I went with the ruger lcp. I love it though. If I had a free choice of the kahr and ruger would I pick the Kahr? Yes. One good thing about the LCP so far is that it has had no jams or fouls ups of any sort after 1200 round through it. Can't beat it for the price.

[HandgunWorldShow]

@mrbratsch The LCP is good, I just don't like the lack of decent sights. I put XS Big dot sights on my Kahr, great for self defense.

[mrbratsch]

@HandgunWorldShow yeah they could make the sights a bit more visible that would be one thig. but I kinda get the point that this isn't a target gun when someone pulls a knife or gun on you. but... for a hostage situation i would like better sights. All hypatheidically speaking. I would like the sights to be raised for better performance at the range as well.

[IKTET]

$520 at cheaperthandirt

[HandgunWorldShow]

@IKTET That's a good price for this gun.

[mflo11]

Great review, I think I'm gonna get one.

[StealthyTyler0425]

Would you personally own a pistol that does not lock the slide back after the last round fired? I love the Ruger LCP and thought about buying it but am afraid that in a "combat" situation the slide will be my downfall.... thoughts?

[timj1128]

You just helped me make up my mind. Thanks

[ztjaenisch]

Good review. I am having trouble finding a decent leather holster preferably a IWB small of the back one. I own a Galco and Bianchi holster. What do you use?

For the his and hers they make a pink one.

[ztjaenisch]

@ztjaenisch there is actually a really nice one on the KAHR page. Even a pink one...

[sniper4usmc]

very good review,,,

[cterrazas1]

Good video. I would like to ask you about the hogue grip sleeve. Can you tell me what model it is? I went to hogue's website, however, they didn't specify which grip sleeve would specifically work with the p380. They do mention that the "handall Jr" grip will work for the PM9, is that the one you purchased? If so, did you have to modify it? I noticed you mentioned something about using skateboard tape to keep the grip from slipping. How do you do that exactly? Thanks I appreciate your time.

[streamfisher1]

good vids, I shall sub!

[HandgunWorldShow]

@streamfisher1 Thanks, don't forget to listen to my podcast too. Thanks for the subscription.

[HandgunWorldShow]

Absolutely the Kahr P380!

[choprules]

Bob, what is your preference KahrP380 or Sig P238?

[kevin11ta]

The California version of the P380 has a loaded chamber indicator. I believe that is the only difference. Says on their website that it will ship later this year. Lots of hype about it over here because most small guns like LCP and Kel-tec's are illegal.

[HandgunWorldShow]

@kevin11ta I didn't know that.

[Murdock029]

@kevin11ta that sucks.

[StevenJZagaris]

@kevin11ta Got my Grandpa in Oregon to buy/send me one. Getting one in CA will be near impossible...even when it starts to ship. Better hit up your out of state mom/dad grandma/grandpa

[glynn72]

I have wanted one of these for a while now, have not seen one yet. Great review. I will continue to carry my PPK till I come across one.

[HandgunWorldShow]

@glynn72 They are nice little guns.

[kevin11ta]

Great Video. Love how detailed you are. I can't wait till the CA version starts shipping to the west coast!

[HandgunWorldShow]

@kevin11ta What's the California version?

[pjicleanair420]

nice 380

[eldogg4life]

this guy has a good show... check it out!!!

[HandgunWorldShow]

@eldogg4life Thanks!

[zenanskig]

Great review man thanks for the info

[HandgunWorldShow]

@zenanskig You're welcome.