I'm not sure that Kahr cares very much about their small 380s

[DavidR]

boscobarbell -

Your RM380 looks really nice with that finish and grip!

I’m not sure that Remington will survive so at some point it may make sense to stock up on spare parts in case something breaks.

[King Rat]

I have an RM380.

The good:
100% flawless through 850 rounds
Cycles all ammo
Slide is super easy to rack


The bad:
Trigger is longer and heavier than CT380
A little blocky for pocket carry
Slide finish is poor
Frame shows a lot of wear

Overall I like the RM380. I immediately put the Galloway spring kit in which lightened the pull. This post has reminded me that I also recently put the Galloway short stroke trigger in it but have never range tested that.

Here’s a pic of the frame wear:

David, how many rounds do you estimate that you have fired through yours? What kind of Warranty does Remington give?

[DavidR]

David, how many rounds do you estimate that you have fired through yours? What kind of Warranty does Remington give?

That picture was taken after 875 rounds (I keep track and just checked my notes).

I’m not sure about the warranty. I recall someone on the Remington forum sending pics of their wear to Remington and Remington said it was normal.

My pics are a little fuzzy. I can take better ones if you’d like me to.

[King Rat]

That picture was taken after 875 rounds (I keep track and just checked my notes).

I’m not sure about the warranty. I recall someone on the Remington forum sending pics of their wear to Remington and Remington said it was normal.

My pics are a little fuzzy. I can take better ones if you’d like me to.

Thanks for the pic. That one is fine. It does look like it has taken a beating. I would always advocate anyone owning a LCP to constantly check the gun for cracks etc. Most especially at around the 1500 rd mark. I also believe that small 380's should have steel chassis, or steel inserts. The LCP for instance should have never been a 380, but would have been a nice firearm in 32.cal. It would seem or seems like the 32.cal is becoming more popular recently. Ruger came out with the 22.cal, which was great (forgoing the crazy trigger), but IMO they would have done well to make the gun in 32. Just a thought.

[berettabone]

The RM has an alloy frame yet weighs less than 2 ounces more than the LCPII. Yes the RM has what I consider a proper trigger for a backup 380, long yet light and smooooooth. My RMs trigger has settled in at 6 pounds and is as nice as a Kahr trigger, just longer because it's hammer fired. My LCPII's trigger has settled in at 5-1/2 pounds with some creep. It's recoil impulse is harsh like that of a blow-back design. The RM, though negligibly larger, shoots like a pussycat by comparison and is much more accurate despite the long trigger pull. Both are equally reliable and have been 100% through more than 1000 rounds.

Please,
I need to know your secret as how to get a 10 lb. trigger to settle in at 6 lbs...………………………...

[boscobarbell]

Thanks for the pic. That one is fine. It does look like it has taken a beating. I would always advocate anyone owning a LCP to constantly check the gun for cracks etc. Most especially at around the 1500 rd mark. I also believe that small 380's should have steel chassis, or steel inserts. The LCP for instance should have never been a 380, but would have been a nice firearm in 32.cal. It would seem or seems like the 32.cal is becoming more popular recently. Ruger came out with the 22.cal, which was great (forgoing the crazy trigger), but IMO they would have done well to make the gun in 32. Just a thought.

I had some peening/wear after the first 300 rounds or so, but it seemed to settle down and never progressed much. Now that it is hard chromed, I don't expect that to be an issue any more (fingers crossed).

[boscobarbell]

Please,
I need to know your secret as how to get a 10 lb. trigger to settle in at 6 lbs...………………………...

Well, I don't have gauge, so for me this is an inexact science. But the combination of the Galloway springs and LOTS of dry firing has really helped my trigger. I don't know if it is down to 6 pounds, but it is certainly much lighter than 10, and incredibly smooth.

I just checked the mcarbo page for their spring package, and they advertise an even lighter pull. https://www.mcarbo.com/remington-rm3...pring-kit.aspx

[Funflyer]

Please,
I need to know your secret as how to get a 10 lb. trigger to settle in at 6 lbs...………………………...

I keep no secrets. You can read my trigger thread on the Remington forum HERE.

[boscobarbell]

I keep no secrets. You can read my trigger thread on the Remington forum HERE.

Re-reading that thread reminded me that I also installed the Galloway seat.

[Armybrat]

Speaking of RM380 pistols, I lucked on to a great deal for this new one at CDNN several months ago for $199.99.It included five magazines. Have not shot it yet, but fit & finish are very good.