The Colt Government .380 was made with an alloy frame for a while, along with a host of other variations. It felt like shooting a .22 rimfire, presumably because it was a locked breech automatic. The pre-war pocket autos, on the other hand, were not, and had a noticeable kick in spite of their heavier weight. The only disadvantage of the Colt Government .380, assuming you like single action autos, was that the spring operating the slide stop was on the delicate side and seemed to bend easily.
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