-=> Quoting James Carrillo to All <=-
 JC> I've been a rifle man all my life and only recently acquired a few
 JC> handguns. But alittle advice from the experienced would be helpful.
 JC> I'am lookin for a handgun (.380) range, double action, clip feed semi
 JC> auto that can be carried on ones person. New or used for under $300.00
Its single-action & closer to $400, but I think the ultimate carrying .380
is Colt's Mustang Pocketlite.  The reason its so much smaller & lighter
(12.5 oz) than everyone elses is because it uses a slide/barrel locking
system like the Govt Model .45, so the slide can be made small & light. 
All the other .380's are simple blow-back, & therefore must have a large,
heavey slide to keep it closed until the bullet has exited the muzzle &
pressure has dropped to a safe level.  That's why the Colt 380 is more
expensive than most.  However, Walther charges even more for its outdated
PPK, which is larger & heavier & cheaper to produce because it has an old
blow-back slide.
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