pk380 review

mudur · 11-08-2011, 07:08 PM

just got back from the range with PK380 another 100 rounds and no problems!!! i just need to practice more with that gun because when i shoot with my xdm i am very good with targets but having accuracy problem with pk380 believe or not p22 is better shooter right now comparing my new PK380 i guess i need to shoot more rounds to get better groups...my p22 is older than pk380...That is the only problem i have and i hope it is because of me...But than why i do not have the same problem with p22 and XDM? i will keep you guys updated...

sdxp787 · 01-28-2012, 08:19 PM

I bought my PK about 4 months ago. I started having issues within firing 50 rounds. It fails to eject, fails to load and fails to fire. I have used 5 brands of ammo. Results are the same. I just emailed customer service today, so we'll see what they are willing to do.

dkaiser76 · 01-29-2012, 01:33 AM

I'm in the same boat, and plan to return this pistol to Davidson's. It's quite inaccurate and will not cycle with multiple different types of ammo. I'm disappointed to say the least, especially since the P22...is such a great gun!

fixthat · 01-29-2012, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sdxp787

I bought my PK about 4 months ago. I started having issues within firing 50 rounds. It fails to eject, fails to load and fails to fire. I have used 5 brands of ammo. Results are the same. I just emailed customer service today, so we'll see what they are willing to do.

Since it has a lifetime warranty, they should fix it. My retailer sent it in for me, they did the pin, ejector and spring. I'm surprised a new gun needed that much, and how many people have the same story. After return, all the bullets come out the front of the gun now, and I hear you may need 300 rounds to break it in, before it settles down into a consistent pattern.

jcookschillin · 01-30-2012, 10:50 AM

I posted here before and this will be my last. I want you all to know that I never had a problem shooting my PK380. I only put one make of ammo through it which was Federal Hydro-shoks. I cleaned it after every use and stored it in lock box in my closet. I originally purchased this gun for CCW and I liked the idea of having a laser on my gun. After firing it the first time, my laser jumped the rails and slid off the gun. Also, when you draw this gun you have to reach down and turn the laser on? Now if your in a situation with a bad guy, your not gonna have time for this and so my laser may as well be deemed useless. They fixed the laser problem by sending me a brand new one with exchange, no problem. But I couldnt get all the negativeity out of my mind from reading this forum. So I sold it. I didnt want what happened to all of you, to happen to me at a possible critical time. So thanks for the good and bad reviews and happy shooting. If your not comfortable with your piece you need to get another.
Jamie

PK380_Ghost · 01-31-2012, 11:59 AM

Just picked up my PK380 over the last weekend and I am pleased so far. Stripped it down and cleaned the factory grease out, oiled it, reassembled (had no problems with that long spring) Loved the fact they gave you the spent casing from the test fire of the gun. I shot about 150+ rounds (Winchester FMJ 95G, Remington JHP 85G, and Federal Hydra Shok 90G) and every round chambered, fired, and ejected with no problems. I have the Nickel slide, looks great. Love it so far, want one of my own as this one is my wife's. Anyone one know the best (cheapest) place to get reliable ammo though? Walmart has 100 round box for $37, little pricey but cheap compared to the gun store in town at $21 per 50 count

PK380_Ghost · 01-31-2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudur

just got back from the range with PK380 another 100 rounds and no problems!!! i just need to practice more with that gun because when i shoot with my xdm i am very good with targets but having accuracy problem with pk380 believe or not p22 is better shooter right now comparing my new PK380 i guess i need to shoot more rounds to get better groups...my p22 is older than pk380...That is the only problem i have and i hope it is because of me...But than why i do not have the same problem with p22 and XDM? i will keep you guys updated...

I had the same issue, but I just took my time and tried NOT to react to the recoil and it seemed to help a little, otherwise, most of my shots are about an inch too low. Either way you look at it though, for my wife's self defense weapon, as long as she aims center mass, she'll be fine....they won't with those Federal Hydra Shoks

fixthat · 02-01-2012, 02:18 AM

It seems it's either a good batch from the factory or it's not. If it is bad, it is bad right away. The repairs have been satisfactory. I hear they still need like 300 rounds break in to settle down to a consistent pattern. Have not reached that point yet. Mine shoots low and a little left too. I was afraid to take a hammer and punch to adjust the sight to the side, but apparently that is the method.

fixthat · 02-01-2012, 02:24 AM

The major sporting goods chains usually have sales like $15 for 50 and it may even be brand name.

hogan · 02-02-2012, 04:13 PM

My wife and I recently purchased a P22 and two PK380's
So far the PK's have fired and ejected flawlessly. The P22 has had occasional failure to feed issues, but I am confident that this will go away after a few more rounds.
The problem that we are having is finding a decent outside holsters. We picked up a couple that leave the end of the barrel exposed and in order to draw the gun you almost need to release your belt, so the front site does not catch on the bottom of the holster.

01-29-2012, 01:33 AM	#113
dkaiser76 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 11	me too... I'm in the same boat, and plan to return this pistol to Davidson's. It's quite inaccurate and will not cycle with multiple different types of ammo. I'm disappointed to say the least, especially since the P22...is such a great gun! __________________ Last edited by dkaiser76; 01-31-2012 at 01:41 AM.

01-30-2012, 10:50 AM	#115
jcookschillin Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7	reliability...silly laser setup... I posted here before and this will be my last. I want you all to know that I never had a problem shooting my PK380. I only put one make of ammo through it which was Federal Hydro-shoks. I cleaned it after every use and stored it in lock box in my closet. I originally purchased this gun for CCW and I liked the idea of having a laser on my gun. After firing it the first time, my laser jumped the rails and slid off the gun. Also, when you draw this gun you have to reach down and turn the laser on? Now if your in a situation with a bad guy, your not gonna have time for this and so my laser may as well be deemed useless. They fixed the laser problem by sending me a brand new one with exchange, no problem. But I couldnt get all the negativeity out of my mind from reading this forum. So I sold it. I didnt want what happened to all of you, to happen to me at a possible critical time. So thanks for the good and bad reviews and happy shooting. If your not comfortable with your piece you need to get another. Jamie Last edited by jcookschillin; 01-30-2012 at 11:00 AM.

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11-08-2011, 07:08 PM	#111
mudur Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 12	just got back from the range with PK380 another 100 rounds and no problems!!! i just need to practice more with that gun because when i shoot with my xdm i am very good with targets but having accuracy problem with pk380 believe or not p22 is better shooter right now comparing my new PK380 i guess i need to shoot more rounds to get better groups...my p22 is older than pk380...That is the only problem i have and i hope it is because of me...But than why i do not have the same problem with p22 and XDM? i will keep you guys updated...

01-28-2012, 08:19 PM	#112
sdxp787 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3	I bought my PK about 4 months ago. I started having issues within firing 50 rounds. It fails to eject, fails to load and fails to fire. I have used 5 brands of ammo. Results are the same. I just emailed customer service today, so we'll see what they are willing to do.

01-31-2012, 11:59 AM	#116
PK380_Ghost Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	Just picked up my PK380 over the last weekend and I am pleased so far. Stripped it down and cleaned the factory grease out, oiled it, reassembled (had no problems with that long spring) Loved the fact they gave you the spent casing from the test fire of the gun. I shot about 150+ rounds (Winchester FMJ 95G, Remington JHP 85G, and Federal Hydra Shok 90G) and every round chambered, fired, and ejected with no problems. I have the Nickel slide, looks great. Love it so far, want one of my own as this one is my wife's. Anyone one know the best (cheapest) place to get reliable ammo though? Walmart has 100 round box for $37, little pricey but cheap compared to the gun store in town at $21 per 50 count

02-01-2012, 02:18 AM	#118
fixthat Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 6	It seems it's either a good batch from the factory or it's not. If it is bad, it is bad right away. The repairs have been satisfactory. I hear they still need like 300 rounds break in to settle down to a consistent pattern. Have not reached that point yet. Mine shoots low and a little left too. I was afraid to take a hammer and punch to adjust the sight to the side, but apparently that is the method.

02-01-2012, 02:24 AM	#119
fixthat Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 6	The major sporting goods chains usually have sales like $15 for 50 and it may even be brand name.

02-02-2012, 04:13 PM	#120
hogan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2	My wife and I recently purchased a P22 and two PK380's So far the PK's have fired and ejected flawlessly. The P22 has had occasional failure to feed issues, but I am confident that this will go away after a few more rounds. The problem that we are having is finding a decent outside holsters. We picked up a couple that leave the end of the barrel exposed and in order to draw the gun you almost need to release your belt, so the front site does not catch on the bottom of the holster.