I know two people who have purchased Kel-Tec 32's as plinking pistols. Both said their pistols jammed a lot. One guy said his gun was accurate enough for a "fun" gun at close range.

If your life is on the line, you need a quality pistol that you know will shoot EVERY time you pull the trigger. If you have any illusion on using either pistol for personal protection, go with the 380. The 380 is a 9mm short and is a heavy hitter when compared to a 32.