8 Reviews. Average Rating:  [ 4.4 of 5 Stars!]
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Reviewed By: Gary E on 06/23/2017
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
The Ruger LC380 is the ideal concealed-carry handgun for the feminine hand. I have purchased the LC380 for my daughters after we established that they simply were not comfortable with the smaller LCP. They found that the somewhat larger frame and grip of the LC380 allowed them to grasp the weapon with all three fingers and thumb, as opposed to having to hold the LCP with just two fingers and a thumb. This added level of control made the LC380 "their gun." Too, the slide return spring, being designed for the lighter recoil .380 ACP round as opposed to the 9mm round of the LC9 made cocking the slide a bit easier for them. In short, all three daughters own an LC380 now, and are quite comfortable with it, both carrying and shooting.
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Reviewed By: christopher j on 06/15/2017
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
Bought this for my oldest daughter and she loves it. Lightweight, reliable and a good handling caliber for her. Slide racks quite easily, more safeties than you can shake a stick at and since it shares aftermarket items with the LC9 there are plentiful options. Very shootable nothing like the LCP. Good starter gun for young women gettung into shooting or fine for an experienced shooter who wants a lite recoiling pistol.
P.S. not a pocket gun, get a good belt, a holster and this one disappears.
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Reviewed By: KARL A on 12/11/2014
Rating:  [ 4 of 5 Stars!]
Cons
Shoots a tad high for me
came with only one mag- that doesn't drop free
came with a blemish
Finish has a strange redish hue in direct light
Pros
Great ergonomics & looks
soft recoil
zero malfunctions after two trips to the range
good sights for a gun this size
Had a S&W Bodyguard then Bersa Thunder, now this. This is better than both by far. Would buy again.
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Reviewed By: Jeffrey J K on 07/28/2014
Rating: [ 4 of 5 Stars!]
Gun feels top heavy compared to a Glock 42 and I find it difficult to consistenly shoot a double action only gun. Because the gun is very compact my trigger finger tends to hit my support hand fingers at the end of the trigger pull. That said, the gun is surprisingly accurate if you can hold it steady during the long trigger pull. Also it seems very well made. In sum, a good gun that I need to learn to shoot, but you might find to your liking.
Buds service was great per usual.
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Reviewed By: Mark S on 07/04/2013
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
Great little gun! Overall very satisfied. My only critiques are: only comes with one magazine, and the need to use the internal lock key to field strip the pistol. As with most Ruger short pistols it shoots well, no malfunctions in the first 150 rounds, very accurate at 0-15 meters and feels good in the hand. Much better than the LCP380, but this gun does not conceal easily in a front pants pocket like the LCP. Will most likely purchase a good inside the waistband holster, any LC9 holster works so selection is abundant. And lastly, as always another hassle free purchase from BUDS!
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Reviewed By: Stephen L on 04/24/2013
Rating:  [ 2 of 5 Stars!]
So far it sucks its shooting a foot low even locked in a vice at 3 feet it shoots 6" low. So I well have it looked at and maybe I well return it. I well give an update.
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Reviewed By: Byron H on 02/21/2013
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
Bud's service was great as usual. This gun is pretty much an exact copy of the LC9, using a slightly different magazine & modified breech. The only difference in the magazine is that the LC380 mag has a spacer that runs along the spine to reduce the depth and account for the shorter cartridge. Just be careful not to get the magazines mixed up. The barrel/breech changes are not so obvious, and I'm not a gunsmith so I can't tell you exactly what they are, but common sense tells you that they would be different. There may be some other internal changes, but place the 2 guns side by side, and you can't tell them apart. They should have done this a long time ago! This gun is superior to the LCP, with real sights and an extra round in the magazine. It's larger size & added weight are a big plus as far as handling & recoil go. It just feels better in the hand and shoots better. I love it, thank you Mr. Ruger!
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Reviewed By: BOLIVAR P on 02/19/2013
Rating: [ 5 of 5 Stars!]
Looks and feels like a great gun. After having such a negative experience with the Bersa Thunder 380 (I do NOT recommend) highly unreliable and cheaply built, this gun has a much better reputation behind it. I have not been able to fire it yet, but that's on my immediate "to do" list. I've fired the LCP and was very pleased with it. I'm expecting the same or better for this gun.
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