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Ruger Model LC380
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	0.9-in
Length:	6-in	Height:	4.5-in
Barrel:	3.12-in	Weight:	17.2-oz
1 Variant

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (90 grain bullet)86400 Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)3.08 ft-lb Total Capacity8 rounds ConcealabilityGood Defense Factor56%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Produced:	2013 -
Caliber:	.380 Auto
Action:	recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:	double-action only (DAO)
Safety:	internal lock, manual safety
Magazine:	7-round
Frame:	glass-filled nylon
Grip:	integrated glass-filled nylon
Sights:	white 3-dot
Notes:

Manufacturer
	Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$659.00	Used Est:	$490.00
Last Update:	12/28/2022

About the Gun

The LC380 is effectively the LC9 pistol frame chambered for the .380 Auto cartridge.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.380 Automatic
Alias:	9mm Browning Short
More Info

Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		90 grains
MV:	960 ft/sec	ME:	184 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

Designed by John Browning and introduced by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, this cartridge has achieved world-wide acceptance and has even been adopted as the standard pistol cartridge by several governments. One reason for the round's success is that it is the largest practical cartridge that can be easily adapted to small automatic pocket pistols. Ballistics fall far short of even the 9mm Luger, but still prove adequate for most self-defense situations. The round has established quite a niche position in this role, often being chosen over more traditional small calibers such as the .25 and .32 Autos.

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User Comments

Ruger LC380
By gma on 24 Nov 2021
This gun would be a 5 star if it had the Ruger LC9s trigger. It would be the best 380 sold if it did. Even with the long very easy trigger it has I can shoot it well. I had a laser on it but moved it to the LC9s when I got that. This LC380 is the easiest to rack of all 380's even including the new M&P EZ 380. the mag is fairly easy to load & those things are important to me as I am very old. I still shoot 9mm, but 380 does feel better to me. My favorite carry 380 is still the Bersa 380 CC. It has the best trigger, & a lot of other great features. I have owned at least 20 PPK's since the 1950's & sold them all & kept the Bersa 380CC. It is a little hard to rack.