The Kahr CW380 is a DAO .380 ACP subcompact pistol weighing 10.2 oz with a 2.58-inch barrel and a stainless steel slide on a polymer frame. It holds 6+1 rounds and ships with a night front sight and drift-adjustable rear. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kahr Arms 
• Model: CW380 
• Caliber: 380 ACP 
• Action: Double Action Only (DAO) 
• Capacity: 6+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2.58 inches 
• Overall Length: 5 inches 
• Weight: 10.2 ounces (0.6 lbs) 
• Frame Material: Polymer with Black Finish 
• Slide Material: Stainless Steel with Matte Finish 
• Grip Type: Black Textured Polymer 
   

Features 

The DAO trigger fires and resets without staging — consistent pull every shot, no manual cocking. The stainless slide handles wear while the polymer frame keeps weight at 10.2 oz. Night front sight helps with low-light use, and the rear is drift-adjustable for windage. The textured grip holds in wet conditions without adding bulk. 
 

Who It's For 

The CW380 is purpose-built for deep concealment. At 5 inches long and 10.2 oz it disappears in a pocket holster. Break-in periods are common on Kahr pistols — most owners report reliability improves noticeably after the first 200 rounds or so. Shooters who want more than 6+1 should look at 9mm subcompacts instead.

CW380 owners split fairly predictably on a few issues.

The size and weight get consistent praise — 10.2 oz is genuinely light, and the 5-inch profile disappears in a pocket. Most owners who bought it specifically for deep concealment are satisfied with what they got. Night sights at this price point are appreciated, and build quality comes up positively.

The DAO trigger divides opinion. Some shooters prefer the consistent long pull for a carry gun; others find it heavier than they'd like, which affects accuracy at speed. Break-in reliability comes up frequently — a number of owners experienced feeding issues early on that resolved after a few hundred rounds, but not everyone wants to budget for a break-in period on a self-defense gun. Ammo sensitivity plays a role too; the CW380 tends to be more selective about what it runs reliably.

Price-to-value gets good marks given the night sights and overall quality. For buyers who understand the Kahr platform's break-in requirements and choose it knowing the capacity trade-off, satisfaction is generally high.