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Manufacturer
	Excel Industries, Inc. More Info

About the Gun

Lightweight variant in the .380 ACP line, featuring an aluminum alloy frame (typically 6061) paired with a high-strength stainless steel slide for reduced weight. It maintains the Walther PP-inspired external appearance but uses a lighter frame to improve portability over all-steel predecessors like the AT-380 II.

Production

Production began in 2012 and continued until around 2015.

Market value

MSRP during production was around $308–$324. Current used market value ranges from $200 to $250 for good-condition examples.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.380 Automatic
Alias:	9mm Browning Short
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Analysis

The Accu-Tek LT-380, as a lightweight aluminum-frame .380 ACP pistol from the early 2010s, has very limited specific user feedback available in archived forums, reviews, and discussions compared to earlier all-steel models in the lineup. Scattered mentions group it with the broader Accu-Tek/Excel .380 series, often describing it as part of a family prone to reliability concerns such as feeding difficulties, jamming, or inconsistent function, particularly in budget-priced blowback designs. Some general references to the LT-380 variant label it as unreliable or "junk" in passing comments, with occasional notes on increased felt recoil due to the lighter frame. Positive reports are rare and typically conditional on using quality ammunition or after break-in, but no widespread accounts detail extensive testing or consistent performance. Quality control variations and parts availability issues appear as recurring themes across the brand's later production, contributing to low adoption and limited long-term user data in the concealed carry market.