.380 acp
#1
.380 acp
I was wondering what everyone thought about this round for self defense??
The pistols that carry it are smaller and easier to conceal. I am looking at a Walther PPK/s made by S&W.
The pistols that carry it are smaller and easier to conceal. I am looking at a Walther PPK/s made by S&W.
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location:
Posts: 250
RE: .380 acp
It's too light. You are trying to defend yourself which means stopping the person trying to harm you. Unless you are able to inflict a deadly shot the first time, which is rare when you are under stress, you are going to be undergunned when trying to stop someone trying to harm you.
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: OKC Ok. USA
Posts: 501
RE: .380 acp
With today's ammo choices although not my first pick it is capable of getting the job done. Don't let people lead you to believe otherwise.
If you have your carry permit and take the repsonsibility like you should
the 380 or for that matter a 22lr will do the job.
#6
RE: .380 acp
ORIGINAL: SPIKEHORN11
I was wondering what everyone thought about this round for self defense??
The pistols that carry it are smaller and easier to conceal. I am looking at a Walther PPK/s made by S&W.
I was wondering what everyone thought about this round for self defense??
The pistols that carry it are smaller and easier to conceal. I am looking at a Walther PPK/s made by S&W.
#7
RE: .380 acp
The goal in self defense is to STOP the fight. That does not mean you have to kill. The mere presence of a gun can stop a fight. And if the bad guy is hit it can stop the fight. I know I certainly would not want to be shot by a 380. I would just make sure that you load it up with a premium round. Good luck
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Parker, Co
Posts: 581
RE: .380 acp
the 380 is not too bad. I think people foreget that it is not a shoot out you are prepairing for, but a close encounter. I have seen the proof that a 32 with the right ammo has the same energy at 10yds as the 9mm.
#9
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location:
Posts: 218
RE: .380 acp
ORIGINAL: SPIKEHORN11
I was wondering what everyone thought about this round for self defense??
The pistols that carry it are smaller and easier to conceal. I am looking at a Walther PPK/s made by S&W.
I was wondering what everyone thought about this round for self defense??
The pistols that carry it are smaller and easier to conceal. I am looking at a Walther PPK/s made by S&W.
but a 380acp is better than a emty hand, and way better if the person holdin it is really good with it.
early
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: A flat lander lost in the mountains of Northern,AZ
Posts: 3,171
RE: .380 acp
A friend of mine used to carry a 380. but doesnt anymore after an incident where he was being robbed. My friend managed to to get all 7 rounds into the attacker but it didnt stop him fast enough and the attacker got 3 shots off where 2 of the shots struck my friend in the leg and shoulder. now he carries nothing but a 45.