Speer G.D. JHP, Hornady Critical Defense 90 gr. :getdown: A forum community dedicated to Kahr firearm owners and enthusiasts. Takeaways: Both of these pistols are excellent examples of EDC guns for self-defense, and I highly endorse both with the following caveat: Find what quality, defensive ammo they like, and use it for both practice and carry. Glock 42 review & Kahr p380 !! 1; 2; Next. The third shot produced a stovepipe, but once cleared, fired the last two rounds with no problem. Mostly in the sights, the P380 having all-steel sights, some of the engravings on the slide, and the type of rifling in the barrel. The Kahr, on its very last run of the day, with a mixture of ammo in the mag, failed to go completely into battery. Dec 17, 2003. This is a discussion on Glock 42 review & Kahr p380 !! However, Glock 43’s specs and extra slide length offer advantages in grip, muzzle flip, and balance. a weighty issue. My reasoning is, for the intended purpose of these guns, that’s about the distance you’ll be engaging the threat, if not closer; these are not tack drivers. Glock 42 review & Kahr p380 !! Those of you who gravitate to all things GLOCK please note that the .380 caliber GLOCK 42 (and the 9mm GLOCK 43) weigh in at 22.36 oz. In fact, at this point it got downright boring, as both pistols finished their next 75 rounds with the aforementioned ammo with nary a problem. This test was eye-opening with respect to ammo sensitivity (more on that later), but the point is, train with the ammo you intend to carry. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you … Re: Kahr CW 380 vs Glock 42 vs Bodyguard .380 Out of them all the G42 is the smoothest shooter with very soft recoil. So to me the Kahr has a great advantage in conceal ability. When Gaston found 400 rounds of .380 ammo, he put the two to a test and offered to write up the results for my blog. This is a review of the Glock 42, the long anticipated USA .380 from Glock. G-42 was also about $200 less than the Kahr P380. The Value Series CT380 filled a gap in the Kahr product line for those looking for a larger 380 with increased capacity, barrel length, Kahr quality, at a price point well below the Glock 42. FMJ FN and 90 gr. However I still have two kinds of use for a .380 anything, little and none. Grin butt (play on word) seriously, unless a guy wears nothing but cargo pants or a dress or long sleeve shirts in the summer?, how is CC possible. Glock 42 Vs Kahr P380 can be a preferent pick many of us. Seems like a perfect choice for her. 1) lighter Glock style trigger vs Kahr smooth DAO trigger 2) relative size of hands 1) This will boil down to preference - try both. Functionally, and in practice, the guns are essentially the same. Lot better gun than the Kahr in my opinion. JavaScript is disabled. Glock 27 vs Kahr PM40 Discussion in 'Gadgets & Gear' started by fruitbat, Dec 29, 2009. Paid Subscribers don't see ads! This would be a good time to drive home a very important point: Practice with the ammo you intend to carry. The Glock 42 just prints too much in the pocket for me. Next hurdle is how she's going to carry the thing. You cannot put a price on your safety and the safety of your family. Combat accuracy. Kahr P380: The other contenders are the P380 which can be had $350 give or take. I had a P9 a few years ago, and had numerous FTE's, and when contacted, Kahr just advised me to double the break in period. During the most extreme point in the ammo crisis, not being able to find decent plinking .380 ammo, I broke down and bought five boxes of TulAmmo. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! I ran the Kahr first (Kahr recommends firing 200 rounds before the gun is considered “broken-in”), and it chewed through the first five shots with no problem. Or what would you do if you want something smaller than the Glock for instance. I actually like a squared trigger (with the hook) guard. It's mostly about the glock..........but it had a kahr mixed in there to spice it up a bit, and the kahr was favorably compared to it....... A well enough done review. I went to the range the other day ostensibly to shoot some of the guns I hadn’t shot in a while, and to let me wife become more familiar with the Glock G22 she bought recently. josegdiaz. You know Ron, there was a great article a month or two ago on the comparison. I took everything from J-frame .38s to a Ruger Security Six in .357, a Taurus 3” 431 in .44 Special, a Kahr CW 45 and a Para Ordnance GI Expert 1911, Glock G22 and G23, and the newest additions to my stable, the Glock G42 and Kahr CW 380. Support Active Response Training on Patreon! I bought that gun brand new, and shot it over 500 times, and it was never reliable for me. 1,274. If you feel you have received some value from this site, donations will be gratefully accepted to help support my efforts to provide you with the best firearms and self protection advice on the internet. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. The Kahr is deadly within that range and probably a little beyond that. I have a CW9 and the trigger on the P380 is going to be similar. Prior to this test both guns had never been fired except at the factory. Given the popularity of the .380 for self-defense purposes, I decided to conduct a test with arguably the two best pistols chambered in that caliber. The Kahr has the smoothest true DAO trigger compared too all others outside of the Glock making the bodyguard feel like an undefined turd. I much prefer pants with cargo pockets, but the left front pocket is the one that carries the gun. In this video, I am taking a look at the Glock 42 Vs. Kahr CW380. Let me say this about this about the TulAmmo…it shoots dirty, as the guns were filthy at this point. It is therefore relegated to pocket carry in the DeSantis Nemesis. A CM9 is my EDC. I have a Glock 27 that I now use for CCW. They're both nice guns. Basically I've found excellent mags and the proper polishing of moving parts to reduce friction is the key to small auto reliability, and Kahr does 98% of the work for you. The Kahr, on the other hand, had exactly one failure to extract (FTE), and that was due to a case fracture. Construction of the Kahr is like a mini-Glock. I contemplated cleaning both pistols at this point, but decided against it. You mention that you EDC is a Glock 30s - you are going to more likely favor the Glock … Next came the G42. TCP is polished better than the Ruger but lesser than the Kahr. I'm sure the 42 will sell well, after all it's a glock. Additionally, it rides almost unnoticed in a Crossbreed Appendix holster, presenting the right amount of grip for a fast, smooth draw. These two handguns has some similarities as both can be use for concealed carry. hunter 111 Jun 6, 2014. The Glock 42 and Kahr CW380 are two of the hottest .380acp handguns on the market. Many men and women really like the Glock 42 Vs Kahr P380 seeing that many updates of colourings, personas, products. The Glock is a little more shoot able, and the Kahr is a little more concealable. I was eager to run the Buffalo Bore through both pistols, as I had read from another gun tester the G42 did not like it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I carry it in a Desantis Superfly in a cargo pocket ok, but jeans pocket it's too much. Go figure. The barrel factors for Glock 42 striker fired [7.17], Kahr striker fired PM9 [6.52] and Sig P938 S/A [6.24]; each are quality handguns of different action configurations, but the … For the most part, the differences are rather minor. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The lock breech, modified Browning type recoil lug CW380 is one of the smallest and lightest .380’s money can buy. Only issue was it shot a little high and to the left, but I never failed to get all five shots on the plate. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Dec 29, 2009 #1. fruitbat. Glock 42 vs Kahr P380 / CW380; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. I really almost never pocket carry.........when I do its the cw380........and usually when walking the dog or a quick run somewhere.........,its just not comfortable for me. And so it went, alternating back and forth until both guns had been through 125 rounds of the steel-cased devils. Liked it? We had a saying in the Military Police Corps, “train like you fight, because you’ll fight like you train.” I know it’s more expensive, but once you find what runs flawlessly in your gun, train with only that ammo. After running five rounds through each gun 25 times, the G42 only made it through four rounds without a failure of some type (stovepipes mostly, but a few double feeds). My goal, then, is to simply get all five shots (these two weapons hold six, but I run five-shot strings) within the dessert plate as quickly as possible. Thanks to Gaston for the excellent article! You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. That’s 8.46 ounces — half a pound — more than the smaller Kahr. The quality of the K9 was excellent, the quality of the P's went down hill with each new purchase. I've handled the glock 42 and for me it seems to be larger than a 380 needs to be, and is just awkward for me........compared to the smaller kahr..... A Glock 9mm the same size as the 42 would be a great pocket gun. Although they are both good at those two things. Steel inserts for the slide to ride on in a plastic frame. He was buying a Glock 42 as his Kahr .380 gave up the Ghost on the range. The CT380 appears to be designed to compete directly with the Glock 42, and they’re quite similar in dimension, the differences being fairly small. 2) I have sausage fingers - so the Kahr wins for me.