Matte Natural Anodized 380 Auto 1 75 IN Soft Rubber

About this product

This listing is a Taurus 380 small-frame mini revolver — a complete five-shot handgun chambered in .380 Auto, not a grip or accessory, despite how this page's original title suggested. It features a matte natural anodized aluminum frame and a soft rubber grip, with a 1.75-inch barrel built for deep-concealment carry.

How does a .380 Auto revolver work without a magazine?

Unlike semi-auto .380 pistols, the Taurus 380 Mini is a true revolver, which means it fires rimless .380 Auto cartridges using moon clips (Taurus calls its version "Taurus Star Clips") that hold a full cylinder of cartridges together for fast loading and reliable extraction — rimless pistol cartridges don't headspace or eject cleanly in a revolver without this kind of clip. This gives shooters access to widely available, affordable .380 Auto ammunition in a small-frame revolver format.

What are this revolver's specs?

The Taurus 380 Mini uses a 1.75-inch barrel and a five-shot cylinder, with an overall length of about 5.95 inches, height of 4.80 inches, and width of 1.35 inches. Unloaded weight is roughly 15.5 ounces. It's built as a double-action-only revolver with no hammer spur, which simplifies the trigger pull to a single consistent motion and helps prevent snagging during a draw from concealment. Sights are a fixed front with an adjustable rear.

Is the anodized finish and rubber grip a good combination for daily carry?

The matte natural anodized aluminum frame is lightweight and low-glare, which suits a deep-concealment carry gun, while the soft rubber grip helps offset the sharper felt recoil that comes with such a light, small revolver firing .380 Auto. Buyers who plan to carry this revolver often should function-test their chosen ammunition and practice regularly, since small, light revolvers can be more demanding to shoot accurately than larger guns.

Is the Taurus 380 Mini legal to buy in California?

California's handgun roster and compliance requirements apply to exact models and configurations, and can change. Confirm current California compliance for this specific anodized-finish Taurus 380 Mini configuration with your FFL before ordering.

How does this revolver ship?

As a firearm, this revolver cannot ship to a home address. It ships to your chosen licensed FFL dealer, where you'll complete a background check and any required state waiting period before taking possession.

Do I need special ammunition or moon clips to reload it?

Yes — because .380 Auto is a rimless cartridge originally designed for semi-auto pistols, this revolver relies on moon clips to hold cartridges in the correct position for the cylinder to headspace and to allow all five spent cases to eject together with one push of the ejector rod, rather than falling loose the way rimmed revolver cartridges do. Taurus ships the revolver with the clips needed to use it, and buyers should plan to keep a few spares loaded ahead of time for faster reloads at the range or in a defensive situation. Losing or bending a moon clip is a common practical headache with any moon-clip revolver, so treating the included clips carefully and buying a couple of spares from the start is a smart move.

For shooters looking for a genuinely pocketable backup or deep-concealment revolver chambered in a widely available caliber, the Taurus 380 Mini is a purpose-built option — just confirm California compliance with your FFL before ordering.