The L.W. Seecamp LWS 380 is a stainless steel double-action-only pocket pistol chambered in .380 ACP. At 10.50 oz. without a magazine and 4.25 inches long on axis, it's one of the smaller .380s available, built around maximum concealability. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: L.W. Seecamp 
• Model: LWS 380 
• Caliber: .380 ACP 
• Barrel Length: 2.1 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds (1 in the chamber) 
• Weight (No Magazine): 10.50 oz. 
• Weight (With Empty Magazine): 11.45 oz. 
• Weight (Fully Loaded): 13.65 oz. 
• Height: 3.25 inches 
• Slide Width: .725 inches 
• Grip Width: .91 inches 
• Length on Axis: 4.25 inches 
• Action Type: Double Action Only - Delayed Blowback 
• Trigger Pull Weight: 11.5 lbs. 
• Frame Material: Stainless Steel 
• Slide Material: Stainless Steel 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Features 

 
The frame and slide are both stainless steel, giving the LWS 380 durability in a compact package. The double-action-only trigger with no external hammer or manual safety keeps the draw simple, nothing to catch on a pocket or a holster. The 11.5 lb. trigger pull is intentional; it substitutes for a manual safety while still releasing without excessive effort once you're committed to firing. The delayed blowback system helps manage recoil given the gun's light weight. 
 
The 2.1-inch barrel is short even by pocket pistol standards, which limits velocity but keeps the overall envelope small enough for true pocket carry at .725 inches wide at the slide.

Owners of the Seecamp LWS 380 tend to focus on the same attributes regardless of which direction their feedback goes.

The compact size and stainless build are consistent positives. Most owners find it comfortable to carry all day in a pocket or small holster, and the build quality gets repeated compliments. The fit and finish reflect careful manufacturing. Reliability with quality .380 ACP ammunition is generally reported as solid, though some owners recommend specific loads for best results.

Trigger pull is the main sticking point. At 11.5 lbs. it's heavy, and while some owners consider it an acceptable tradeoff for a hammerless pocket gun, others find it tiring for extended range sessions. Caliber is the other common discussion point. .380 ACP stopping power versus larger options is an ongoing debate, and some buyers feel a 9mm pocket gun would be more reassuring. The price is also higher than comparable small .380s, which some buyers mention when comparing options.

The LWS 380 feels very well made, with the solid construction I wanted in such a compact pistol.