New pocket .380: all steel, made in America, life-time warranty and relatively cheap!

[Patria Povo]

If this lives-up to the specs, it wil be my new BUG/ NY Reload:



https://www.masterpiecearms.com/prod...MPA380S&cat=38

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[ripley16]

Looks like a Autauga clone. I imagine it would be quite a handful in .380. Are they actually for sale yet?

[Rollo]

Did they not list the weight ordid I just miss it?

[ABC111]

Looks like it may be a winner. I would like to know how much it weighs.

[Datsun40146]

Action DAO
Caliber .380 ACP / .32 ACP
Capacity 6+1
Finish Black/Stainless
Barrel 2.250” barrel
Total Length 4.4”
Width .820”
Height 3.150”
Weight MPA32: 10.9 oz ; MPA380: 11.3 oz
MA Approved
Front Sight Fixed
Rear Sight Fixed
MSRP (Price) $322.90 (Black); $345.90 (Stainless)

[ICTsnub]

At least they give Seecamp a little homage on their website, but I bet the width measurement is a fib. I'll pay for reputation after seeing all the new mouseguns described as pre/post recall.

[ripley16]

Interesting that the MPA is made from a slightly different steel than the Seecamp. I recall talk of the stronger steel being the key to making such a small .380 on the Seecamp Forum;

We have found 415 to be vastly superior to those mentioned for fabricating
pistols. Without this material we wouldn’t have been able to build a .32 size .380

I'll keep an eye on these to see how they hold up.


ICTsnub said;

but I bet the width measurement is a fib.

Why do you say that? The slide is probably around .75" and the grip a little more... or do you see something different?

[Flint Ridge]

I'm curious too about the width, given the appearance of the grips swelling at the top. Website does not give a good angle to see, such as straight on. What I find far more instructive and ruins it for me is the totally destroyed screw in the grip. Look at the enlarged photo. If that is the prototype, I will PASS. Wow, you have got to be kidding me? That's like a picture of a new car with rust.

https://www.masterpiecearms.com/prod...MPA380S&cat=38

[BugDude]

Looks like it has potential to me. I've avoided the 380s because my hands are too thick to grip them well. This looks like it might be a little more do-able for me. I'll have to check them out when the hit the gun shops and watch for threads and feedback.

[ICTsnub]

I see a lot more than four hundreths of grip swell per side, maybe the photo lies.

[Ianator]

Not that sights are particularly used on pocket guns.... but this gun doesn't seem to even have rears. reminds me of the LCP

[NCHornet]

Doesn't do anything any better than my NAA Guardians have been doing for years. You guys can play with the new toys and I will keep my tried and true guns. Not saying this isn't a great gun, but it has a hell of a lot of proving to do before I would ever carry one. Enough said.

[Flint Ridge]

I'm curious too about the width, given the appearance of the grips swelling at the top. Website does not give a good angle to see, such as straight on. What I find far more instructive and ruins it for me is the totally destroyed screw in the grip. Look at the enlarged photo. If that is the prototype, I will PASS. Wow, you have got to be kidding me? That's like a picture of a new car with rust.

https://www.masterpiecearms.com/prod...MPA380S&cat=38

OK, hasn't anybody looked at the screw in the expanded pictures - seriously?

You can see smeared screws in every picture of every version of it. Enlarge the picture to witness the horror. Or maybe I'm just nuts I guess.

https://www.masterpiecearms.com/products.php?cat=39

[Macattack]

OK, hasn't anybody looked at the screw in the expanded pictures - seriously?

You can see smeared screws in every picture of every version of it. Enlarge the picture to witness the horror. Or maybe I'm just nuts I guess.

https://www.masterpiecearms.com/products.php?cat=39

No you're right. Not a smart move on their part. I looked in interest at the defender line of weapons. Very hollywood but fun i would imagine

[Flint Ridge]

No you're right. Not a smart move on their part. I looked in interest at the defender line of weapons. Very hollywood but fun i would imagine

Well, I feel better now, Thanks for noticing Macattack. Who approved those pictures? Funny really - unless they are actually trying to make money.