Any if you guys or gals own one? I was thinking this as my next purchase. I know it's got it's limits, but I was considering it for pocket/ warm weather carry. Feedback, comments or complaints. Also what kind of ammo do you use?

If you want a pocket 380 look at the ruger lcp. Same capacity as the G42 and a lot smaller. The G42 is the same size as all those single stack 9's (nano, shield, lc9, etc). And none of those are "pocket" guns. But it does make for a nice iwb gun.

Give the S&W Bodyguard 380 a look. They make it without the laser (not needed imo) to bring the price closer the Ruger and KelTec. I've been carrying one for over a year and it's run 100% on any 380 ammo.

Give the S&W Bodyguard 380 a look. They make it without the laser (not needed imo) to bring the price closer the Ruger and KelTec. I've been carrying one for over a year and it's run 100% on any 380 ammo.

I agree here. The gun just runs and runs. I tried at least 5 .380 pocket guns and this one beat them all by a mile. If Iwanted to spend more on something I might go with the Sig. However it's a lot more money. The laser isn't intuitive because it needs a hard press but as mentioned it comes without it as well.My laser gets used as a toy for the dog. She loves chasing it.

I have one and love it. I have fairly big hands and this falls into the hand and shoots very accurately. Conversely, my GF has small hands and it fits her very well. Great little gun.

I have a Glock 42 in stock if anyone wants to see one.....

One of they guys at work has one. It is much more "shootable" than my LCP. Better sights, much better trigger, and the larger size makes it more controllable; but the LCP better fits my needs for a .380 pistol and the way/reason I carry it. I do like the updated LCP with updated "real" sights. Mine has the vestigial nubs that are barely useful which makes qualifying at 25 yards a but spicy.

 

The S&W Bodyguard is very nice. More shootable than the LCP - comparable to the G42 - but closer in size to the LCP. If I didn't already have the LCP when the Bodyguard was released, I would have gotten that instead. If I could find a way to trade for one I would, but when it comes down to it, I don't need or want to pistols in .380ACP.

 

My advice, the G42 is a nice shooting .380 pistol in a compact package. Reliability is still unknown as it is a new item, and there were early reports of some issues - but those have dried up. But if you are planning to use this as a carry or self defense piece, I would wait for the G42 sized 9mm that's rumored to be released next - same size, same capacity, but fires a cartridge with tremendously more effective terminal ballistics. I am eagerly awaiting it's announcement and release.

 

I am still flummoxed that a .380 ACP single stack subcompact Glock went into production prior to a 9mm in the same configuration and size. IMO, if the gun is gonna be that size, it should be chambered in a more useful caliber.