(GunReports.com) – Colt’s has introduced a new version of the classic Colt Mustang chambered in 380 ACP.
Colt’s new .380 Mustang Pocketlite has an aluminum alloy receiver and stainless steel slide, both CNC machined from solid bar stock for precise tolerances.
The magazine holds six rounds. Improvements in powder and bullet design have increased the velocity and terminal performance of .380 caliber ammunition, adding to the viability of the Colt .380 Mustang Pocketlite for personal defense, said Joyce Rubino, Vice President of Marketing, Colt’s Manufacturing Company.
With a loaded magazine, this handgun weighs less than one pound. It measures 5.5 inches long and has a 2.75-inch barrel. The minimal weight and length of the gun, combined with the short single-action trigger, grip design, frame design and firing pin safety block, make this firearm ideal for personal protection, Rubino said.
“Accuracy and reliability was a top priority as we looked at what improvements could be made to make this classic backup even better,” said Rubino, “Though the changes may seem subtle to the untrained eye, every Colt employee takes great pride in knowing that their dedication has helped bring a vastly improved and enhanced firearm to market.”
