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1. Kahr P380
2. Gun shows and events!
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1. Handgun review: Kahr P380
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This is the first of a series of three handgun reviews based on some guns that I purchased most recently. (Your mileage could vary, of course.)
My previous experiences with pocket .380 ACP handguns was not good in the recoil category. After purchasing a Kel-tec .380 some years ago, I quickly realized that to break in that gun without my trigger finger killing me due to the sharp snap of that very light and small handgun, I would need the help of others.
I went to the range with 150 rounds of ammo and would tell other shooters, “Hey - this is my new Kel-tec .380 – want to try it out?” Then I would provide them with as much ammo as they wanted and would let THEM deal with the snappy recoil! After an hour or so my gun was broken in and, just as importantly, I was none the worse for wear.
So when I went to the range with my brand new Kahr P380, I brought along my 150 rounds of ammo and was prepared to let everyone at the range “try” my gun. I figured I would fire a few shots just to see how bad it was going to be for everyone else.
BAM! BAM! BAM!
Much to my total surprise, although the gun was extremely light and small, the recoil was totally tamed – tamed to the point that the gun was actually FUN TO SHOOT! I selfishly put all 150 rounds through the gun without sharing it. And I could have kept going had I brought more ammunition!
The accuracy was superb and, unlike many other small .380s, the gun had real sights on it. You can even get night sights for it.
I own quite a few Kahrs and I know that the polymer ones need a few hundred rounds to break them in due to tight tolerances. The P380 was no exception. There were occasional jams during the break-in period, but those are but faint memories now. During the break-in, the Kahr seemed to have a preference for Magtech ammo.
The P380 works exactly like its bigger brothers, including the slide locking back on the last shot, a slide release, a drop safety, a fully supported chamber, and a Browning-type lockup. Oh, and it has a fantastic trigger, especially for a gun that size. Magazine capacity is 6 + 1.
The gun disappears in my pocket and is so light I can easily forget that I am carrying it. I don’t carry a .380 very often, except when either I must carry light and/or extremely discretely or if I want to carry a backup gun. The Kahr P380 is my clear choice for such times.
Here is a link to the Kahr web page for the P380:
http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-P380.asp
Up next: Sig-Sauer P250
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2. Gun shows and events!
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The Virginia Citizens Defense League thanks the following member-activists who generously gave of their time to advance and help defend the rights of their fellow gun owners by working our recruiting and information booths at gun shows and events around the state.
Harrisonburg, December 10-11
Steve Shifflett, Larry Parker, Dr. Jerry Coffey, Shawn Sloan, Dorn Peterson, Mike Piper, David Sayen, and John Norton
As an all volunteer organization, VCDL depends on YOU to volunteer your time at our area events, where we recruit new activists and keep gun owners informed. No experience necessary; if it's your first time we'll pair you with a veteran volunteer. To find out more about helping at our gun show tables, go to:
http://www2.vcdl.org/cgi-bin/wspd_cgi.sh/vcdl/gs.html
and click on any of the blue links, or contact the coordinator for the show/event listed below with which you are interested in helping.
Here are the upcoming events with which we need YOUR help:
a. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, December 17-18
Saturday, December 17 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Michael Burnham at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Dale City.
b. SALEM http://www.cegunshows.com, December 17-18
Saturday, December 17 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Salem.
c. FREDERICKSBURG http://www.guns-knives.com, December 31-January 1
Saturday, December 31 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 1 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Robert Herron at Fredericksburggunshows@vcdl.org to help in Fredericksburg.
d. ROANOKE http://www.showmasters.us, December 31-January 1
Saturday, December 31 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 1 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Roanoke.
e. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, January 7-8
Saturday, January 7 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 8 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please contact David Crosby at CentralVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help at the Showplace in Mechanicsville.
f. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, January 14-15
Saturday, January 14 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 15 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Michael Burnham at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Dale City.
g. HAMPTON http://www.guns-knives.com, January 21-22
Saturday, January 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 22 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Ron Lilly at HamptonRoadsgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Hampton.
h. SALEM http://www.cegunshows.com, January 21-22
Saturday, January 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 22 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Salem.
i. FISHERSVILLE http://www.showmasters.us, January 28-29
Saturday, January 28 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 29 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Bob Schmidt at Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Fishersville.
j. RICHMOND http://www.showmasters.us, February 4-5
Saturday, February 4 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 5 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact David Crosby at CentralVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help at the Richmond Raceway Complex.
k. CHANTILLY http://www.cegunshows.com, February 10-12
Friday, February 10 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 11 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 12 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Danny Paulson at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Chantilly.
l. NORFOLK http://www.showmasters.us, February 18-19
Saturday, February 18 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 19 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Jerry Brunner at Norfolkgunshows@vcdl.org to help at the Norfolk Scope.
m. VIRGINIA BEACH http://www.guns-knives.com, February 18-19
Saturday, February 18 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 19 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Gary Moeller at VBgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Virginia Beach.
n. DOSWELL http://www.guns-knives.com, February 25-26
Saturday, February 25 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 26 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Robert Herron at Fredericksburggunshows@vcdl.org to help at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, near Kings Dominion.
o. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, February 25-26
Saturday, February 25 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 26 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Michael Burnham at NOVAgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Dale City.
p. HARRISONBURG http://www.showmasters.us, February 25-26
Saturday, February 25 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 26 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Bob Schmidt at Shenandoahgunshows@vcdl.org to help in Harrisonburg.
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