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JIMENEZ ARMS INC. J.A. 380 .380 ACP
Guns International #: 103686478 Seller's Inventory #: 694774
Category: Handguns - American Pistols - .380 Pistols
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Description:
Guns Listing ID: 694774
The Jimenez JA-380 is a compact semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, manufactured by Jimenez Arms in the United States. It is part of the lineage of low-cost pocket pistols that followed earlier “Ring of Fire" designs from companies like Bryco and Jennings.
Key Features
Caliber: .380 ACP
Action: Blowback-operated, single-action semi-automatic
Capacity: 7+1 rounds (varies slightly by magazine version)
Barrel Length: Approximately 3.5 inches
Overall Length: About 6 inches
Weight: Roughly 20–23 ounces (unloaded)
Frame: Zinc alloy construction with steel internal components
Finish: Commonly black, chrome, or nickel-style finishes
Sights: Fixed, low-profile sights
Safety: Manual thumb safety and magazine disconnect on most examples
Design and Construction
The JA-380 uses a simple blowback operating system and a compact frame intended for affordability and concealability. Its design closely follows earlier Jennings and Bryco pistols, using similar internal architecture and materials. The pistol was produced with minimal machining and relied heavily on cast zinc alloy parts to keep costs low.
Performance
Chambered in .380 ACP, the JA-380 produces moderate recoil and is intended for close-range defensive use. It is generally regarded as a basic, utilitarian handgun rather than a precision or high-performance firearm. Like many budget pistols of its type, reliability can vary depending on ammunition quality, maintenance, and individual specimen condition.
Applications
Concealed carry (where legally permitted)
Entry-level personal defense
Informal recreational shooting
Collecting budget American-made pocket pistols
Collector Interest
The Jimenez JA-380 is often collected as part of the broader category of inexpensive American pocket pistols produced from the 1980s onward. While not considered a premium firearm, it is associated with a significant period in U.S. firearms manufacturing history characterized by high-volume, low-cost production for the civilian market.
Summary
The Jimenez JA-380 is a compact .380 ACP semi-automatic pistol known for its affordability, simple blowback design, and lightweight construction. It continues the tradition of economical pocket pistols intended for basic self-defense and remains a recognizable example of late 20th-century budget handgun manufacturing in the United States.
Price: $120.99
Manufacturer: JIMENEZ ARMS INC.
Model: J.A. 380
Caliber Info: .380 ACP
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 3.5" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: black