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James Reeves visits Ceonic to discuss the ACP 380, a caliber-changeable pistol that can swap from .380 ACP to .32 ACP by swapping a barrel and magazine only. It’s a super-small, micro-compact that’s good for concealed carry if you want something smaller than 9mm.

TFB has been running our very special Photo Of The Day for years, sharing great photos from around the world and the world of firearms. Sometimes the selected pictures involve a lot of action and shooting, sometimes there’s another reason behind the choice. Like today. There are many images of the Bersa Thunder 380, but I consider these among the best.

James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2024 talking with Dave of Hi-Point about the new, modernized Hi-Point YC380. Essentially, the Hi-Point YC380 gives the same treatment to the CF380 that the Yeet Cannon 9 or YC9 gave to the Hi-Point C9. Check out this video for the details.

Hi-Point has introduced a new firearm to their lineup, the YC-380, as the latest addition for enthusiasts seeking a .380 ACP variant. This model mirrors the functionality of the single-action, blowback YC-9 but is now available in a different chambering. Users will find familiar features such as manual thumb safety and backstrap safety, as well as compatibility with +P ammunition. The firearm comes with a choice of barrel modifications – it can be obtained with 1/2×28 threads at the muzzle for those interested or in a standard format without threads. A Picatinny rail is built into the design, allowing for easy attachment of accessories, and it’s equipped with Glock-style sights.

Walther Arms have added another semi-auto pistol to their catalog of defensive products. The new Walther PD380 is a polymer-framed hammer-fired pistol chambered in .380 Auto with a DA/SA (double-action/singe-action) trigger and slide-mounted manual safety/decocker. The pistol is marketed as a concealed carry handgun that embodies the perfect fusion of power and ease of use. Let’s take a closer look at the features of the new Walther PD380 pistol.

Welcome everyone to the 200th Edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only have Fudd appeal?  Each week the TFB staff weighs in with their thoughts, but readers get the final say in the poll at the bottom of each article.

CORRECTION: As a heads up, Beretta does NOT recommend cocked and locked carry for this gun. According to an email I received, cocked-and-locked (hammer cocked with safety engaged) is not an intermediate position but, rather, is a transitional step where the safety lever stiffens against the decocking lever. While, at that point, the trigger bar should be disconnected – it’s not guaranteed. The safety worked in my pistol with the hammer cocked, but it may not work in yours. Be cautious.

The GLOCK 28, a GLOCK 26 sized pistol chambered in .380 Auto, has always been a unicorn sighting event here in the United States. Designed around some countries restrictions of the chambering in civilian guns in historically military calibers, the G28 pistol in the U.S. has been available only to law enforcement – until now. TALO Distributors has just announced the GLOCK 28, made in Smyrna, Georgia, and available to the commercial market. This is a limited release of a unique GLOCK pistol. Details below.

Originally unveiled at IWA in 2016, the B&T TP380 is coming to the U.S. very soon.  This scaled-down version of the larger TP9 or MP9 is incredibly light and feeds from magazines varying in size from 15 to 30 rounds.  I had a chance to look over and shoot this gun while in Switzerland visiting B&T AG headquarters.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves looks at the ultra-compact, cyberpunky TP380. The TP380 is a .380 ACP pistol/PCC/SMG introduced by Swiss B&T (Brugger & Thomet) almost 10 years ago. Initially earmarked for the South American civilian market, B&T never obtained an export license for the guns and they sat on B&T’s shelves in Thun. However, B&T is planning on introducing the subcompact .380 ACP as a pistol in the US market by the end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023. James talks with Karl Brugger personally about the TP380 and gives you his first impressions.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the SIG Sauer P230. Introduced in 1977, the SIG Sauer P230 was made to be a new and improved PPK. Sharing many similarities with the Walther PPK/S, this tiny fixed barrel .380 was lighter and more functional than the older PPK, and it saw some success in military and law enforcement adoption, including its being issued to the British SAS for undercover operations. But it’s 2021 – is this gun still worth buying? Or worth carrying? James walks you through the SIG Sauer P230 and P232 pistols in today’s video.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves has gone pazzo over the Beretta Cheetah series of firearms. After watching “Heat” he decided he would buy a 40-year-old Beretta 84 Cheetah .380 ACP and review it. Was this a huge mistake or does this compact .380 still have gas in the Vespa 40 years after it was made? Only one way to find out, paisano – watch today’s ep of TFBTV.

Welcome everyone to the 104th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only has a Fudd appeal? Each week the TFB staff weighs in with their thoughts, but readers get the final say in the poll at the bottom of each article.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the brand new Ruger LCP MAX .380 pistol. According to Ruger, the LCP MAX is: “The latest upgrade to America’s favorite ultra-compact pistol: the LCP MAX. Chambered in .380 Auto, the Ruger LCP MAX fits 10+1 rounds into the same footprint as the LCP II. Compact and lightweight, the LCP MAX continues to be the definitive pocket-sized personal protection pistol.” James takes this brand new pistol to the range and gives you his honest opinion.

Pilgrim Ammunition is a dedicated self-defense ammunition company focusing on lightweight, high-velocity rounds. Their Torch lineup includes 9mm,.380 auto, and .45 ACP, and all three offerings currently use a high-velocity solid copper hollow point (SCHP)