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Maybe with the new defensive loads it is a classic case of 'that was then, this is now'?
Best Self-Defense Weapon: When Does a .380 Beat a 9mm?
Not really. 380 is still anemic vs 9mm but it's miles better than a lot of its tiny peers.Things have changed a bit in 3 years since these posts.
Gold Dot and HST in pretty much any loading and caliber absolutely spanks. 380 wouldn't be my first choice, but it certainly has it's place.
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I’m guilty of it also. I’ve been pocket carrying an LCP max all summer. 12+1 rounds is pretty good, but when you shoot steel plates, it’s kind of embarrassing compared to the small 9mm guns out there. Sometimes the .380 won’t even knock them down unless you hit high enough to get some leverage
I love my sig 380 ! My everyday Cary with critical defense ammo. May not be a bear stopping 45 but it’s still going to hurt like hell if god forbid I ever have to shoot you
Summer pocket carry is my Kimber Micro 380 in a Desantis Nemasis holster. Total comfort.
Yup. A .22 in the pocket beats a .45 in the safe.The best carry gun is the one you'll carry. For some people that means a micro .380. I carry a Bodyguard when I ride my bicycle as that's the only thing small/light enough I'm going to carry while riding and I'd prefer not to get my EDC all schweddy.
One for each hand.380 is a popular round in FL.
I have friends in AZ who also swear by it and carry it regularly
If you are in an area where lightweight clothing is the norm, .380 will punch thru it and do the job as long as you are using a quality self defense round IMHO
My neighbor has two Bursa Thunder .380's and he swears by them....
Is it popular because light clothing or is it popular because people are wearing shorts all day and it is lighter / easier to conceal?.380 is a popular round in FL.
I have friends in AZ who also swear by it and carry it regularly
If you are in an area where lightweight clothing is the norm, .380 will punch thru it and do the job as long as you are using a quality self defense round IMHO
My neighbor has two Bursa Thunder .380's and he swears by them....
Is it population because light clothing or is it popular because people are wearing shorts all day and it is lighter / easier to conceal?
It’s 110% laze based. lol
Maybe. I carry it as it’s easy and very concealable. Is that being lazy? Don’t think so.