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Ruger LC380 VS Glock 42

Head to Head Comparison

Ruger LC380

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83%

Critic Rating

13 Reviews

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97%

User Rating

21 Reviews

Glock 42

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80%

Critic Rating

3 Reviews

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95%

User Rating

137 Reviews

50 MOA

Accuracy

50 MOA

2.35 Yeets

Damage

2.35 Yeets

10-50 yards

Range

N/A

N/A

Recoil Velocity

N/A

7+1 rounds

Capacity

6+1 rounds

N/A

Mobility

1995

50

Ergonomics

50

50

Fit & Finish

50

50

Reliability

50

MSRP:

$299.99

Used Price:

$299.99

New Price:

$299.99

MSRP:

$359.00

Used Price:

$359.00

New Price:

$398.89

Gun Specifications

Specifications

Ruger LC380

Glock 42

Weight

17.2 oz

12.3 oz

Length

5.9"

Action

Double Action

Safe Action

Caliber

.380 ACP

.380 ACP

Capacity

7+1

6+1

Finish

Black

Gas Nitride

Gun Type

Semi-Automatic Pistol

Semi-Automatic

Sights

3 Dot

Fixed

Grip

Black

Barrel Length

3.25"

Height

4.1 Inches

Width

1.1"

Gun Stats

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Gun Descriptions

The Ruger LC380, chambered in the popular .380 Automatic cartridge, is a great choice for single stack concealed carry pistol. In fact, this handgun has a width of less than an inch and only weighs 17.2 ounces. Additionally Ruger has incorporated a lightweight polymer frame, alloy steel slide, and fixed sights into the popular LC380. Comparable to the proven LC9, this version in .380 kicks less than a 9mm Luger and is great for shooters with weak hands. The perfect pairing of the award-winning LC9 pistol and the popular 380ACP cartridge. Dovetailed, High-Visibility 3-DOT Sight System with windage adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight. Checkered Grip Frame provides a secure and comfortable grip. Includes internal lock, manual safety, magazine safety, and loaded chamber indicator, which provides confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.

The GLOCK® 42 Semi-Auto Pistol is a slim, subcompact semi-auto pistol designed specifically for concealed carry. Made with the same materials and quality control as all GLOCK semi-automatic pistols, the G42 is a carry gun you can count on at the moment of truth. Internally, the GLOCK 42 employs the same striker, short-recoil operated, and locked-breech barrel as the larger framed GLOCK pistols, and uses a dual recoil spring assembly as the Gen4 pistols. The Safe-Action trigger system makes shooting in stressed situations infallible. The rough textured polymer grip provides a solid hold, and while quite concealable, it offers shooters enough surface area for ultimate control. The white-dot front sight and the white-bracket rear sight provide rapid acquisition in dim lighting situations. The length, shape, finger rest, and size of the trigger opening are the same as the larger pistols, and the trigger is same size and shape as the smooth-faced triggers used on the Gen4 pistols, making them all familiar to those who already use GLOCK pistols. The GLOCK 42 Semi-Auto Pistol is a reliable, easy to maintain firearm that's perfect for everyday carry. The G42 comes with 2 ultra-reliable single-stack 6-round magazines.

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