Who carries a .380?

[TG Pioneer]

Bird and Brother Mouzone both favor the 380.

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Bird covet them shiny pistols.

 

[M60]

I still need some convincing on the .380

Are there any good youtube videos regarding ballistics on this cartridge?

Yes. Lucky Gunner videos show that Hornady 380 XTP seems to be the best .380.

 

[M60]

What about during winter months if a perp has a jacket or heavy clothing on? Penetration issues?

For winter heavy clothing I like Buffalo Bore hard cast lead. I'm looking at a box of it as I post this.

 

[40 Creedmoor fan]

Until the Beretta 80X, I had no interest in 380 guns. Now I am itching to get one! Penetration-wise, the differences from 9mm is so small, it's like splitting hairs.
If you can go >10rd for your carry, the modern 380 is a good choice.
If you're in MA, carrying anything over 10rd, even if it's a pre-ban, is an automatic "go to jail" situation. DA will charge you unless you can produce proof. Unless you have an actual receipt from pre-1994, the proof will require the hiring of a firearms expert who can explain that your mag is indeed pre-ban. Experts like that are $$,$$$. Also, if the gun is not on the approved list, "go to jail" again. With that in mind, a 380 is not your best caliber in MA. Neither is 9mm. 45/40/10 gun should be your EDC.

 

[Rockrivr1]

If you're in MA, carrying anything over 10rd, even if it's a pre-ban, is an automatic "go to jail" situation. DA will charge you unless you can produce proof. Unless you have an actual receipt from pre-1994, the proof will require the hiring of a firearms expert who can explain that your mag is indeed pre-ban. Experts like that are $$,$$$. Also, if the gun is not on the approved list, "go to jail" again. With that in mind, a 380 is not your best caliber in MA. Neither is 9mm. 45/40/10 gun should be your EDC.

I seem to remember a case several years ago that involved a mag that held more then 10 rounds being used as a charge against a MA gun owner. I believe it was up to the prosecution to prove that the mag "wasn't" preban and they were not able to do so as it was a Glock mag and there's no discerning feature to prove one way or the other. I believe they ended up dropping the charge.

I may be wrong but I think @Rob Boudrie posted about it.

 

[nstassel]

The best carry gun is the one you'll carry...

A .380 in the pocket beats a .45 in the nightstand. A least that's how I justify my pocket lite mustang.

 

[Mesatchornug]

Until the Beretta 80X, I had no interest in 380 guns. Now I am itching to get one! Penetration-wise, the differences from 9mm is so small, it's like splitting hairs.
If you can go >10rd for your carry, the modern 380 is a good choice.
If you're in MA, carrying anything over 10rd, even if it's a pre-ban, is an automatic "go to jail" situation. DA will charge you unless you can produce proof. Unless you have an actual receipt from pre-1994, the proof will require the hiring of a firearms expert who can explain that your mag is indeed pre-ban. Experts like that are $$,$$$. Also, if the gun is not on the approved list, "go to jail" again. With that in mind, a 380 is not your best caliber in MA. Neither is 9mm. 45/40/10 gun should be your EDC.

You might want to lay off the sauce for a day or two.

Nobody is going to jail for carrying something not on the roster. We've got examples of folks not even getting arrested nor charged for defensive shootings. Following Bruen, an LE pro I know was given guidance to look the other way on standard capacity magazines - that's not a guarantee, but it's interesting data.

 

[Varmint]

Shoulder holster?

Most guys in movies just stick it sans holster in their pants at 6 o’clock.

 

[Varmint]

Following Bruen, an LE pro I know was given guidance to look the other way on standard capacity magazines - that's not a guarantee, but it's interesting data.

If widespread they must be worried about court cases they might lose?

 

[Mesatchornug]

If widespread they must be worried about court cases they might lose?

Noting it was like August of last year, and it's probably been updated since then...from what he said at the time, they were expecting further guidance soon, and, yes, also wanted to avoid cases they stood to lose.

 

[Coyote33]

Most guys in movies just stick it sans holster in their pants at 6 o’clock.

>50% of people in the real world also.

 

[Varmint]

>50% of people in the real world also.

I can believe that, thanks Hollywood.

 

[bigbravehog]

My BIL carries a S&W Bodyguard .380 in his pocket and loves it.