And buying likes is one definite way to abuse it. Nope. She shot both, along with a used Beretta .380, and chose the Sig despite the price being just about double at the time. Lol, I think he is a troll with other guns as well. You can buy 1911s now. Shoots fine, never a problem, kills my hand. Yes, Im sure theyre out there, but the odds youll score one of those unicorns remain low. The sccy is a great budget pistol. Wouldnt take much time for an employee or contractor of one of these manufacturers to buff up the ratings, or down rate a competitor. I bought a SCCY CPX-2 a few months ago . They were remarkably accurate and soft-shooting, too. I fell for the Pico hype. Go to the Beretta form Pico and the gun is loved by many. Anyone have the Bersa .380. SCCY Industries CPX-2 (4.3 stars 0.4, 99 votes) This gun is budget-friendly Also, I dont consider the CPX-2 to be a pocket pistol, nor should it be compared to some of the little single stack fluff-pieces the articles author referenced. No problems what so ever. Not any more fun to shoot, but at least I dont need a damned pencil to take spent brass out of it. For those of you looking specifically for a concealed carry pistol, hold off on buying a Glock just yet. To send it back would cost to much and the internet dealer would not stand behind it !! Id never heard of the site; wanted to check it out to see how much I want to buy the article at face value. I own two of them, and they have turned out to be the highest quality most reliable firearms I own. Fed, fired and ejected all the ammo I put in it. No gun, none, should have a mag release that is that stiff and impossible to use fast and effectively, especially in a carry gun none the less. The gun works incredibly well if you use the recommend FMJ ammo as listed in the manual. No problem for me but then I have fired well over 100,000 rounds in 50 years. Oh, it fits my hand great too. My hands are simply too large for the tiny Ruger. You really missed this one. The trigger guard on the LCP has also been enlarged in order to accommodate a gloved finger without risking pulling the trigger. Sure you can spend $500 on a Glock or what ever else you want to list but the specs on this gun make it a easy choice and hell I can buy two for the price of most good guns. Or having the mag cleaned and inspected? How so? Sorry, with all due respect to Mr Henson, I wish you the best of luck, and while I see how this might help some buyers sort from the thousands of gun models, its only a start. That said, I have never tried to pocket-carry one so Im not voting on it in terms of that specific criteria. They fall apart with any kink of volume down range. 8===D~. My SCCY runs like a champ. Both the front and rear sights are black which can make it difficult to see them if you are aiming against a dark background. BATTLE OF THE RUGER .380S: LCP VS. LCP II. I have had my CPX 2 and have shot many hundreds of rounds through it, no jams, no misfires, not really impressed with the rear sites, so I put a laser on it and it is accurate, I like not having a safety on it, but with 9 pounds of trigger pressure you do not need a safety. All of this list (for the most part) are price point guns and no, you will not get HK quality for $200, but this list is about as fanboy as anything I have ever seen on here. Lol, a very nice DAO, the new Gen is much lighter. And I will do my best to talk others out of Kahr products. It jammed after the first shot, but he hit the intruder in the chest. People cant make crap up in their comments? Ive been fortunate enough to be able to shoot a big variety of different .380s. The best one, so far, that I have shot with the least amount of re Its elegant lines and precision engineering have a timeless appeal. Of all the firearm purchases you may make in your lifetime, a pocket gun is probably the one you can least afford to screw up. Worked fine til the last shot on the second reload. Im generally a fan of .40, though it does have a bit of a signature snap. My Airweight has been dehorned and edges softened, carries so comfortably with a Hip Grip that I often forget about it. Think he went through that with customer service Ill give ya the mag though. In regards to the Cobra a lot of people dissing the gun are those who fire hollowpoints through it. If you are going to run a wisdom of crowds review site I think you really ought to take a note from them, because we ALL know the crowd can also be incredibly stupid, especially when hiding behind the anonymity of a keyboard. But if carry options are limited to just a pocket carry for you (i.e. All semi auto weapons will jam at one time or another, and dont feel the same in everyones hand.. Horrible, awful trigger. BTW except for the cobra all these little guns got good reviews at various timesFWIW. I have no Idea how this writer came up with this Bottom Feeder nonsense. But I have no interest in any Keltec pistol-unlike several rifles. Funny the SCCY was rated on 2 other surveys as one of the top 5 affordable and reliable pocket guns. I think by nature all auto pocket pistols suck. The only guns to get near a 100 votes are the Beretta and the SCCY. Oh not to mention Sccy has great But, in real life event, the trigger want matter. Trigger sucked. Presenting statistics like this isnt representative of the actual quality of the product, but the opinion of those who voted. It is considerably lighter and smoother than the original LCP and other comparable .380 pistols, and it also features the Glock-style bladed safety that must first be depressed in order for the trigger to be pulled. Their customer service is great and my pistol has run 100% since I bought it with multiples of hundreds of rounds through it. Take down the Pico. Wecantdislike shooting it so much that well never practice with it. Thats a lot! Thousands of flawless rounds and handles Hot ammo better than most guns handle standard ammo. Designed to be smaller and more compact than the Nambu 14 for use by armored vehicle crewmen and pilots, the pistol had design I also have the Kahr. The grip is also slightly enlarged in order to get a better grip, with an improved stippling job as well to better accommodate wet or slippery conditions. My Gosh folks, this is total BS, read the directions. Nonetheless, the fact that they are difficult to shoot can be a major problem for training and self-defense purposes. We saw your review and write up. This is like the buzzfeed of gun articles. BUT! OMG! Beretta did a fine job on the Pocket Pistol. Why Beretta didnt copy the ergonomics on that is a mystery to me. I have heard the PiCO may be TOO small. You hold the slide back to engage the cocking. Try the Sig P938 If you are truly carrying for protection you dont mind the Sig Price if your life is on the line and the P938 shoots like a minature 1911 Love mine and have had several friends buy them after shooting my P938 SAS. like any gun it can have its issues so can the SCCY but if you really look at it, compact light and First of all I do have the Kahr and like the gun very much. I had issues with mine to start. I am a Pocket gun enthusiast. This gun is selling better than ever years later. But the reset on the trigger was so ridiculously long Id often miss follow up shots because I handt let it out far enough to reset. It is my bicycle gun. This only naturally makes it more difficult to fire properly like we just talked about. Id have to disagree with the cpx2s place on the list even though the company had growing pains. Worst complaint is the trigger, but a lot of dry fires with snap caps and you condition yourself to the long reset. As far as the magazine release, its perfect for my needs. Recoil was worse on the 380 than the 9. I have several pocket pistols, Just had my XDS 45 fail on me (Light primer strikes) and have another XDS in 9MM, I have a S&W Sigma 380, that works but is less pleasing than my two Ruger LCPs, Kahr, CW380, or my Colt Mustang XSP. Sorry, but NOT my Kahr. Oh well the TCP I had isnt top 5-it ran good for me. Mild. It is almost a virtual impossibility to drop the mag without having to literally stop everything your doing and have to yank the thing down using 2 hands. Hey Dan, what gun have you designed or invested in? More power to him I say. Theyve reportedly improved it in newer model LCPs. Yes, the LCP II is still a .380 pocket pistol and as a result is still snappy. He may want to trade the SCCY with the safety in for one of the newer ones without a safety. I recommend them to people all the time, but I do caution that, as is to be expected with a DAO, the trigger is long. its a good resource with a lot of basic info on a LOT of handguns, a good start for anyone looking at a first gun, for example, or a second, for that matter. Literally, it is.) All I know is my 1st CPX-2 had to be sent in for service 30 minutes after I got it home. Using that, Ive compiled a spreadsheet of the resultsby filtering down 200+ subcompact handguns, first by caliber (nothing weaker than .380 ACP), and then by size (nothing bigger than 5.77 long x 4.4 tall).That left 44 semi-autos, which I sorted by each guns average user rating. The sccy is very similar. Texas Teens Getting Carry Licenses! At my handgun review and rating site, gunsgunsguns.net, we offer star ratings on a scale of 110 for every gun featured on the site. No issues to complain about. My God, have you really shot or even handled one? Anything In the Ring of Fire Family. George have you tried a different ammo brand? I had huge issues with a Kahr, so they will never get my money again. I would buy one if I needed another inexpensive backup carry gun. I dont know the story behind why but we can only guess. Bottom line: you can do much better. I would have bet the farm that the Ruger LCP was the worst small pistol ever created. It would likely be more meaningful. There is a reason why this is Berettas top Pocket gun. Kahr makes a lot of pocket guns, and several of them rate really well. Their Reviewers have alot of feed issues due to lack of knowledge of proper grip. Buy Your Tickets Today! Not sure why the Sccy is on this list, I own a cpx2 and its great! Maybe something like this? However, it is pricey and a bit bulkier than some of the others. You fire as soon as you pull and have aimed. NOPE! No sights (Stick it up their nose and pull the trigger). Snicker. Its not. .380 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) This ammunition round was first introduced by Colt back in 1908, to use in its new Colt Model 1908, which was a compact, hammerless semi-automatic pistol. Booth #72617 Cabot Guns So the recoil is stout. The Beretta Pico is probably one of Berettas biggest blunders. Far too many people have shot themselves or objects in their house loading a NAA revolver because they didnt pay attention to safety instructions. Given all that, wouldnt it be nice to know which pocket guns you can rule out right off the bat? Really it sounds like some pretty crappy customer service. I laughed when I got to the CM40. around $219 plus S&H and ffl fees. After each guns name, youll see its average user rating, that ratings margin of error and the number of votes: 1) Diamondback Firearms DB380 (4.3 stars 1.0, 25 votes). I have seen this kind of nonsense before but did not expect to see it here. I challange anyone to break down the Pico and compare all parts to any of the Aluminum Chassis Pocket guns. Happy ending. Only drawback is the 2D trigger. All of these features together, the improved trigger, the enhanced serrations, the stippling on the grip, and the slightly wider grip size all combine to make the LCP II a better handgun to shoot than the original LCP. TTAG is the Roseanne Barr of reviews. Getting the trigger on the safety notch is something you should never goof around with. I wouldnt go smaller than a Glock 27 in .40 the recoil is too snappy. Guess what? Or did all those voters fly to Russia to test them out? Quick Summary: Our Top Picks For 5 Best .380 Pistols in 2022 1. (Though they have better triggers than the early LCPs, thats not enough), You should try mine. It went on to launch a revolution of micro .380 handguns. Cant say LCP is much better than any of these above, but it has been reliable. You find that to be an effective way to make friends and influence people? Both nice guns, the Pico is the clear winner. But still, Im sure there are worse ones. The biggest improvement, by far, is the trigger pull. Even the author of this article merely speculates, at times, as to why the readers voted as they did. The trigger seem to be the trouble people have with it. Yet one more advantage for the LCP II is the fact that the slide locks back on the final round fired to signal you are empty. Women need to be told about the woman in Birmingham who was being robbed and pulled out a gun. You do not get a small light pistol without trade offs. The small NAA revolvers make a good back up weapon, I own three of the little guns. Did he shoot various ammo or run them for accuracy. Nonetheless, it still suffers from many of the issues that we just talked about in the previous section: the trigger pull is awful, they are difficult to shoot, it can be difficult to get a good grip on the pistol for some shooters, and the slide wont even lock back on the last round fired. I have a brand new Cobra that has never fired a shot ! CPX 2. I still have the same problem. The stats of the survey may need to be expanded on as well but for the most part would not own any of the others either, just my opinion. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-left.jpg. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Do you really know anything about pocket guns? Ultra smooth shooters. I also feel the cw380 has very minimal recoil vs other small 380s in its same size. The spreadsheet seems flawed to me. The price is right, but the performance and ratings just arent. The tiny gun is lightweight, inexpensive and comfortable to carry. WebThe Roughneck series of derringers are similar in appearance to the well-known Bond Arms Backup models, but are more affordable. Well, youre in luck, because your fellow Americans have voted, and for some pocket guns, the results arent pretty . TCP and P3AT triggers were clearly worlds better than it. Or the Kahr in there? To quote his expertise is laughable. These arent Rambo guns, they are self defense guns. The DB380 is a cheap subcompact 380 pocket pistol. It is about 99% reliable, however, which is good enough to carry. The trigger is exactly like a double action revolver. His comment about the mag release tell xme his knowledge of the Beretta Pico is limited to picking one up at the most. Lol, it is more than obvious that John Hope does not have a clue about the Beretta Pico. Remarkable build quality. If you spend any amount of time online, youve seen product rating systems on Amazon, Netflix, Yelp, etc., usually in the form of star ratings. 6. I use the site SlickGuns a lot to shop for deals and they ran into the same problem with upvotes and downvotes people vote something down just because they wouldnt personally buy it makes no difference if it is a good deal, good product, etc. Did it require a break in, a fluff & buff, a whole plethora of different ammo to get my approval? Obvious, one writers bias, trying to get internet rookies to bash guns most have never shot nor even understand. The SCCY is even rated for +P ammo, in modest doses, according to the company. Thus it works as a safety (just like a S&W revolver). Ruger LCR in 38 spcl +P. But with 99 votes in, the math is clear: the CPX-2 stinks. Ive no complaints. Jimenez was one former name for Cobra also Loren was also a former name . (not missed, as in missed the target, but missed as in I pulled the trigger for the follow up shot and nothing happened because it had not reset). Must be the best gun ever. Extremely Mild, Plus P rated, Modular design, mags that look like Custom 1911 stainless steel. I am surprised high point 380 & 9mm werent included in your list. Pointing a gun will not stop a thug. And I especially enjoy its clever name. The list is pretty laughable, though, because drawing conclusions from such a tiny sample of unvetted ratings is deeply, deeply flawed. Never had a malfunction, easy to shoot, accurate, and good looking whats not to like? Uh no. The LCP II also features forward and rear serrations on the slide, whereas the original LCP only featured serrations on the rear. Oh wow I finally got their awful website to workP3at is #1! anyone can vote on any gun whether they own or have even seen the gun in person. The Pico is one of the most mild shooting pocket guns you will ever shoot. From what I have heard the folks at SCCY provide great customer service. I think the wheel guns are less likely to have a problem. Very very inconsistent across the board for everything they make to not be considered really bad. Avoid Straight Blowback pistols These have a barrel permanently affixed to the frame versus the Delayed Blowback pistols, who have a barrel th A 9mm shouldnt be slower than a .45. WebThe .380 Auto (ACP) Pistol is most often used for self-defense, and is a particularly good choice for concealed carry thanks to its small size. I love my CPX-1. I just went through your site and clicked a one star on every gun over $500 and a 10 star on every gun under $500 with my only basis being I dont currently have an expendable $500 in my pocket and I dont like them because they are out of my budget Just kidding, I didnt, but anyone out there could do it, which is why I think your system is incredibly flawed by not at least holding reviewers to having to list a reason. Regardless of your take on user ratings, I think you can safely ignore the bottom six guns and not worry about missing out on much. But thats just me Not everyone places as much weight on user ratings as I do. Wrong about sccy. (I like Glocks, but between the trigger and the slimness of the Kahr, Im a convert) My least favorite aspect of the CM40, aside from the revolver-like capacity, is the stiffness of the slide spring. It is a small barrel gun NOT a target gun. This list would have been more valid if it had included the KIMBER SOLO, This website is better than the comedy channel. Did you ever lubricate the gun, or did you just load it and shoot it? You mean like the crowd of voters that put Obama in office twice. they do have a 200 round break in that they tell you to expect possible fails also. They still fall back to the limp wrist and ammo excuses. I have not had to use them as my SCCY has functioned perfectly so far. For College Campuses! Built like a tank. http://www.waltherarms.com/wp-content/uploads/ppk-beauty1.jpg Bodyguard were well rated. The movie Gigli had the worst, lowest rating ever on IMDB, voted on by tens of thousands of people. Im glad it ended well, but if he hadnt scored a first round hit he would have been screwed for real. Why people follow them is a mystery. When you insert a fresh magazine, it will be easier to rack the slide this way as well. I chose. In the case of the SCCY they are worth it. CM40 is my summe4 carry. Take the guns in this article, for example: did people downvote them because they were too uncomfortable to fire? This gun is budget-friendly and chambered substantially (9mm). But hey, thanks for calling regulars to this site a-holes. Actually, the KelTec P11 is the same size, came first and holds two more rounds. Keep the .4 calibers to compact, mid, or full-size. The serrations on the LCP are also wider in order to get a better grip in slippery conditions when racking the slide. All you did is look at numerical reviews on the internet. WebSome derringers, like the Bond Arms derringers, are brilliantly crafted guns. Actually bought a second one. Broke the ejector. You can read about well known problems on reddit, Amazon, etc, for ranknings and customer ratings abuse. . The wisdom of the crowd phenomenon? Ruger sells the LCP II with a neoprene pocket holster (which has the Ruger logo on it), and it actually works quite well. Ruger markets the trigger as having a six pound pull. The DAO trigger is long but is consistent and smooth. Ruger LCR Pistol Ruger LCR Ruger LCR .357 Mag. Tiny little semi-automatics sure, there are many good ones and many bad ones. Definitelythe first Gen 1 models had problemsHowever, the second Gen 2 models are fine. M&P Shield EZ .380 6. Was definitely surprised that certain other brands didnt make the list. Hey, look what a waste of time. I was thinking the same thing as I read this article. So, pocket guns being inherently hard to shoot and prone to limp wristing will experience failures. I would even venture to say its a 50/50 gamble when buying a Kel Tec. I love this site and usually stand behind the things written on it, but this is absolute trash and clickbait. And just recently bought my Third Pico. I give them a failing grade because neither gun reliably goes bang each time you pull the trigger on factory ammo. That thing is a freaking beast of a gun in terms of durability (yes, I have seen torture tests of it). No issue with it. Try posting a survey asking for votes on Glocks, for instance, and you will get a very polarized response . You sound smart. Those were the worst. If you have to rely on Counter Clerks for advice on firearms tells me quite a bit. Will eventually add a CW380 as a BUG and for times when the CM40 is just too big ha ha. There are two primary uses for the LCP II: concealed carry and/or as a back-up pistol. either love or hate. Got the Hellcat thrown in when I bought another gun. I know one person who had a nightmare of an experience with the Diamondback ..380. Have you ever even shot one? Funny, I have the SCCY CPX-2 and I love it. Are you kidding me? Had it for about 6 months now and been to the range several times. I actually have the cm9 and cw380 both and never an issue with either one. Have owned and shot most of them. Or the Springfield EMP (Though mine runs awesome, they are known for manufacturing problems). The cobra looks very similar to a firearm my mother owns. (1) Astroturfing happens, both ways. This is what I really hate about stories like the one posted. The double 1911 also has ratings. And of course, they criticize all the brands that dont advertise with them. I think the SCCY might be marginally better and has 2 mags. It is designed as a personal defense arm not a target pistol or a plunker. And than some. .380 pocket pistols are incredibly easy to conceal, and this is what is largely attributed to their long time popularity in the United States. Shocking that an IO Inc product is at the bottom of the barrel. Totally precision stainless steel receiver, chassis, guide rod, best sights in class, best take down in class, One of the most Mild mannered shooting guns made for that size. The Pico is a great gun. Shoot to make the thug dead. Everyones hand size and perception of recoil is different and therein lies the beauty of having choice. I can do it blind folded. OMG! None. I own two of them, shoot pockets guns each week and have been for years. Just being a bashing b**** , gets you nowhere. This article was total BS. My advice. Look at the back of the slide. And then the gall to refer to Jeremy who by the way did not bother to report that the upgraded model fixed all the issues with the first run. These flaws include, but are not limited to: .380 pocket pistols have a well-deserved reputation for having some of the worst trigger pulls of any semi-automatic pistols on the market. For this purpose, I actually switched to an NAA pug. Im thinking about getting a second one to keep in my truck or with my bow hunting gear. My PT 22 is surprisingly reliable. I assume the reason the CM40 sucks is similar. Ive never seen one that ran well or was anything but unpleasant to shoot, provided you can get more than one round off without a misfeed. I found that many mags for the Hellcat where not cut properly with too much play at the catch. Modular design, one of the easiest take downs in the history of guns, fantastic sights, easy to put on night sights without going to a Gun Smith. You need to learn more about handguns before posting such nonsense. IT is NOT stiff at all. Mine works, has worked, continues to work, and has never not gone bang. My shooting buddy has an LCP. The Pico is one of the best firearms in its class out there period. Mostly new firearm buyers that buy into all the advertising and ridiculous internet junk. The CM9 is a great gun. Im not going to bash talk the CPX-2 , but its going to take me a while to get use to it. While the track is double, both trains were traveling in opposite directions on the same line near the Vale of Tempe, a river valley about 380 kilometers (235 miles) north of Athens. From what I understand the early ones with the safety have issues compared to the later ones without a safety. It is my favorite except the 15 ounce weight makes it have more recoil than a typical 9mm. It came back still not fixed. LMFAO!!!! It is not a pleasant gun to shoot, but a helluva lot worse on the receiving end. I totally agree. Most people who love the P3-AT just carry it but dont use it. Makes me question the authors intentions in this article. This crowdsourced data points arent perfect, but if a product gets a statistically significant number of votes, we get a pretty good idea of how it stacks up thanks to the wisdom-of-crowds phenomenon. I live in Utah, so in the wintertime its a very high probability that Ill be wearing some type of glove. Both types are not recommened by the maker for the guns. As in best gun LOL. (I call the SCCY, my Sunday go-to-meeting piece. I own a SCCY CPX-2. It shoots a powerful pistol cartridge in a light gun. Do not yank the magazine friends. On that note, you KNOW were kind of spoiled with all the great pocket guns available today. TTAG has some of the worst reviewers in history. Worst Guns Ever Nambu: The Nambu is one of the worst pistols ever designed. Bersa Thunder 5. I think you would be hard pressed to find any thing this good for that price. Three weeks before it was even released. and wrote the entire line off. Still, if youre looking for a all purpose value like pistol then look no further (hesk Ive seen them for $200 NIB out the doorAnd yes, Kel-Tec got copied yet again! In light of that, the valuable service you claim hes doing may well be smoke and mirrors. Actually the design was made so that the magazine would not pop out on firing like other small pocket guns are guilty of, use the release correctly and it is a breeze. Because they unreasonably expected to consistently hit a bullseye at 50 yards with a pocket pistol? They know media though. Otherwise, their opinion may mean nothing. SRP: $269. All guns I would have avoided anyway, except the Pico. It is not made for quick magazine changes. Hi points work if you use FMJ and clean and oil the gun. Great little pistol. After this 1911 bill gets passed, Ill be carrying a 1911. Its pretty clear why. When I dress up, the P380 is the best answer to the pocket-carry problem. According to our peers, here are the six worst pocketguns, from less awful to worstest. It shoots all varieties of .380 ammo Ive ever run through it. That right there should have indicated that something was up when they feature it at a SHOT SHOW and it takes 2 years to finally put it out for sale. And of course not break down like they do with high volume shooting. Baby glocks seem like an attractive option as at least they have a somewhat normal trigger w/ a normal length of pull. My other gun is a Beretta PX4. I would love to meet you and show you what your are NOT talking about. Votes on the best or worst of anything are all based on personal experience or having an ax to grind. Its almost like clockwork, at about the 5th round itll turn the shell sideways then the returning bolt will grab it. It smacks you hand, mostly due to the 2 finger grip. A 380 is about as wide as a 9mm. However it is about 1/2 as powerful, 1/2 the weight and velocity. For a very long time 9mm was considered the rock I posted a new post today regarding the nonsense by this author about the Pico. I have several friends who own Picos and swear by them. My NAA .380 ACP with Novak 3 dot night sights has been 100% reliable with every ammo tried and as accurate as I am. Wonder if SCCY will give you a deal on a trade in for that one ? After we shot a bit we could ring that gong regularly. Safe, small, and gives me some measure of security I wouldnt have without it. http://virtualchick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/unicorn.jpg. Thats when I could get them to respond to my emails, that is. I broke the firing pin on the first day. I wouldnt bother to get that info from this site. One for range and one for carry. That could happen with any gun someone didnt ,maintain and hadnt tested out at the range. Its not that the gun is too small, its that the trigger is much too close to the tiny grip. Accurate for cheap junk. .40 maybe too big for a leetle sub-compact pistol. (dead serious) took it right back to the store. With a much lighter trigger, enhanced slide serrations, wider grip, impressive stippling job, and the ability to slide lock on the last round, the LCP II is a definitive improvement over other comparable .380 pocket guns. While the LCP II is still a small pocket pistol, Ruger made a number of improvements to it. You can get these on line at times for I have pocket holsters for all but the S&W and had been carrying the XDS 45 regularly till yesterday. Though my CW380 was also unreliable and pinched my finger after firing. The trigger pull on most .380 autos is exceptionally long and gritty. But, it doesnt like to be dirty. Ive put plenty of rounds through my p3at and its reliable. Plus, the Picos 9mm cousin, the Nano, rates well above average. Range several times the fact that they are known for manufacturing problems ) guns most have shot! 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