The Ruger LC380 pistol in .380 Auto, California-compliant configuration (brand part no. 3253), shares the compact size of the popular EC9s but with the reduced recoil of the .380 Auto cartridge for a softer-shooting concealed carry pistol. Ruger builds the pistol with a through-hardened steel slide and a one-piece, high-performance glass-filled nylon grip frame, and a checkered grip provides a secure hold with an included finger-grip extension floorplate for added comfort. A dovetailed, high-visibility 3-dot sight system pairs a drift-adjustable rear with a fixed front, and a blued alloy steel barrel is backed by an internal lock, manual safety, magazine disconnect, and loaded chamber indicator. Among California-compliant semi-auto handguns, this LC380 configuration favors soft-shooting concealed carry.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .380 Auto.
• The capacity is 7+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 3.12 inches, finished in blued alloy steel.
• The sights are a dovetailed, high-visibility 3-dot system with a drift-adjustable rear.
• The design includes a manual safety, magazine disconnect, and loaded chamber indicator.
• The grip frame is glass-filled nylon with checkering for a secure hold.
• This configuration is built to California compliance standards.
• Rifled with a 1:16 rate of twist.
• The slide is serrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What safety features does this pistol include? A manual safety, a magazine disconnect, and a loaded chamber indicator.

Is recoil reduced compared to 9mm options? Yes, the .380 Auto chambering gives a softer-shooting experience in this compact frame.

Buy the Ruger LC380 Pistol, CA Compliant

Soft-shooting, California-compliant concealed carry is exactly what this LC380 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.