380 Seecamp

[RJ HEDLEY]

What are the thoughts of the 380 Seecamp?

[Richard S]

I only know that I want one.

[RJ HEDLEY]

 
Richard
How long have you been on a wait list?

[Richard S]

As I recall, I put my name on the waiting list about two years ago.  

[Brenden]

As I recall, I put my name on the waiting list about two years ago.  

Sounds like when I ordered my first .32 LWS from the factory!!
I would love a .380 Same size as the .32..
Just seems like a nice caliber in a really small pkg.

Brenden

[doubletapMike]

I have one on order an I can't wait to receive it. I already have a .32 and it is a little jewel. I bought a NAA Guardian in .380 until The Seecamp gets here and it is fine. A friend who is a gunsmith did a little fine tuning on it for me and it's a super pocket gun, but still not in the same category as the Seecamp. I also have a Keltec P3AT 380 which is good and also very light for Concealed carry. But I think they'll all be replaced when the .380 Seecamp gets here.  Should be soon. ( I hope!)  When you get the best, you can't do better. And we all know what I think of the R-9s, which I hope will be here this week.
Mike

[MountainMan]

As I recall, I put my name on the waiting list about two years ago.  

Tom - tell me it isn't so before I get mine.
Dave

[chameleon]

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=Other;action=display;num=1090973317;start=15

[CaptBW]

I like the idea of a .380 that size.  I will probably add one to my collection.  

[Michigunner]

Could someone please comment about the recoil of the Seecamp .380 and .32,  when compared to the Rohrbaugh R9?

Bill

[chameleon]

Bill,
I'd say it is all realitive.
Yes, the 32 has a bit of a sharp recoil to it, and I doubt that a novice would find it enjoyable to shoot. However, after time, you adjust, and become acustomed to the sharp recoil.
 I should also state that sharp may even be to harsh a word to describe the felt recoil of the tiny pocket gun.
Next up, the LWS-380, yep, I have one, but have not fired it yet, but was told no big deal for a seasoned shooter. This comment came from my friend that owns both the LWS-32, and LWS-380.
I do own a R9, and shot that side by side with my LWS-32.
I experianced zero problems with the recoil. Never entered my mind.
That's another thing, concentrate on all your basics, and don't worry about the recoil. I think this is where "Dry Firing" as practice is very helpful.

That said, I still would not want to put several hundred rounds through each gun at the range in one day.Nor do I go out and shoot two hundred rounds of trap in the same day anymore,after the first two sessions, it hurts.

[Michigunner]

chameleon, thanks for the remarks about recoil.  They were very appreciated.

I've concluded that tiny pistols have recoil.  

The Seecamps are looking very nice!  I was just curious if they kicked some.

It was just a fluke that my single bit of arthritis happens to be in the shooting hand, so I'm still looking for ways to circumvent the problem.

Now we have two strips of abrasive tape on the R9S handle, combined with a S&W shooting glove, to try out at the next shooting session.

Chances are that will make a good improvement.

Thanks again,

Bill

[Ubik380]

I've had the .380 for about a year, and put around 250 rounds through it. I believe I could shoot the .32 all day without a problem, but I want to stop shooting the .380 after 40 rounds or so when my trigger finger starts to show a dent where the trigger guard hits it on recoil.

I recommend getting both the .32 and the .380 if you can; put a lot of rounds through the .32 to develop familiarity and skill, and shoot the .380 enough to get accustomed to the heavier recoil.

[Michigunner]

Thanks, Ubik380.

This may require looking into the gun budget.  

Bill

[Ubik380]

I've been a fan of Seecamps since I first heard about them, and Larry's products have gotten a major chunk of my personal "defence budget". I'm hoping to get a look at his new digs after he moves into the new shop. And they make great gifts!