My first ever real carry gun was a Bersa .380 ACP. I was a broke Marine who had just turned 21 and had Walther eyes but a Bersa budget. In all fairness, little Bersa served me well. It was the standard Thunder .380. Over the years, my carry guns evolved and grew, as did...
Concealed carry enthusiasts often face the dilemma of selecting the most suitable handgun for personal defense. Two popular choices stand out among the myriad options: the 9mm and the .380 ACP. Both cartridges have unique advantages and drawbacks, making the decision a matter of personal preference and specific needs. Ballistic Performance The 9mm and...
What if James Bond had a choice? Sure, Q stuck him with the Walther, but would the super spy have preferred a Sig? Let the debate begin. The SIG P232 and Walther PPK series could be mistaken for brothers. They look so utterly similar. It wouldn’t be out of the question to assume that...
Pocket pistols are nothing new. But you might not know about the awesome AMT Backup .380 from the late 1970s. Arcadia Machine and Tool, aka AMT, produced a number of innovative firearms in their short lifespan. This includes a number of 1911s, including the famed AMT Long Slide, AMT Accelerator, and my favorite,...
Small but mighty? Easy to conceal? Yes and no to both. Sometimes micros aren’t the best option. Who doesn’t love a good pocket pistol? When I say pocket pistol, I mean an ultra-small firearm capable of easily fitting into your average pocket. These days, they are often 380 ACPs, but plenty of 22LR, 25...
Designed as a defensive handgun that provides easier shooting for recoil-sensitive individuals, the Walther CCP M2 in .380 ACP was a welcome release in 2020....
