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I carry a Ruger .380 in my shirt pocket. A bit small for my hand but it's accurate and packs a punch.I haven't bought a new weapon in a long time but I am seriously considering this little .380
The reviews were good. Does anyone have any experience with one?
I carry a Ruger .380 in my shirt pocket. A bit small for my hand but it's accurate and packs a punch.I haven't bought a new weapon in a long time but I am seriously considering this little .380
The reviews were good. Does anyone have any experience with one?
.380s are ok for women, or someone that is on a budget and really cannot buy anything better.
The .380 round comes with .380 +P which is ( 380 + P ammo ) essentially a 9mm handgun.
To put it in some perspective - the .357 Magnum is a .357 diameter bullet in a case - and the .38 Special is a .357 diameter bullet in a shorter case than the .357. Same bullet but two different case lengths ; Two different velocities - energy and overall ballistics.
The .380 is a shortened 9mm - .355 diameter bullet. Same bullet but two different cases > the 9mm bullet in a shorter case..... equals the .380
The bullet has speed, which is where its big pro is, but light bullets in this caliber have a penetration problem.
You can get a "J" Frame .38 Special revolver from some gunshops, or internet sites ( Gunsamerica.com - Gunbroker.com ). If you buy from an internet site, you have to have a gunshop owner order the handgun for you.
.38 caliber handguns are good defensive handguns, and can be reloaded quickly with a speed loader. "J" Frames are light, and can be carried in a front, or side cargo pocket. I carried one for a long time while camping. And with the .38 Special - you have a better defensive firearm in my opinion.
Most lasers on handguns mark your location, and say out loud "Here I am, shoot at me". Especially those that have a single pulse beam from the gun to the target.....or bad guy.
A Smith& Wesson Bodyguard .380 is about $300.00 - $350.00
Smith & Wesson® Bodyguard® .380 Semiautomatic Pistol : Cabela's
S&W M&P Bodyguard 6+1 380ACP 2.75
Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 Semi-Auto Pistol | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear
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My recommendation for you.
Taurus .38 Spl revolver = $269.00
TAURUS 85FS 38 SPECIAL free shipping - $269.99
Smith&Wesson "BodyGuard" .38 Special = $389.00
S&W Model 438 .38 Special +P 1.875" Barrel 5rd Black Exclusive - $389 (make an offer) (Free S/H on Firearms)
Other internet sites can be cheaper - or a dealer in your area will have better prices.
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If you are set on a .380 I recommend a Glock. A bit more money, but worth it.
Glock 42 Review - A Deep Look at the .380 ACP Pistol
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I am not a Glock model 42 fan, but that is me. Grip is too short and other issues I have with it - but it does fit some other peoples niche.
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.38 Spl pistol.
Video =
Shadow 355
.380s are ok for women, or someone that is on a budget and really cannot buy anything better.
The .380 round comes with .380 +P which is ( 380 + P ammo ) essentially a 9mm handgun.
To put it in some perspective - the .357 Magnum is a .357 diameter bullet in a case - and the .38 Special is a .357 diameter bullet in a shorter case than the .357. Same bullet but two different case lengths ; Two different velocities - energy and overall ballistics.
The .380 is a shortened 9mm - .355 diameter bullet. Same bullet but two different cases > the 9mm bullet in a shorter case..... equals the .380
The bullet has speed, which is where its big pro is, but light bullets in this caliber have a penetration problem.
You can get a "J" Frame .38 Special revolver from some gunshops, or internet sites ( Gunsamerica.com - Gunbroker.com ). If you buy from an internet site, you have to have a gunshop owner order the handgun for you.
.38 caliber handguns are good defensive handguns, and can be reloaded quickly with a speed loader. "J" Frames are light, and can be carried in a front, or side cargo pocket. I carried one for a long time while camping. And with the .38 Special - you have a better defensive firearm in my opinion.
Most lasers on handguns mark your location, and say out loud "Here I am, shoot at me". Especially those that have a single pulse beam from the gun to the target.....or bad guy.
A Smith& Wesson Bodyguard .380 is about $300.00 - $350.00
Smith & Wesson® Bodyguard® .380 Semiautomatic Pistol : Cabela's
S&W M&P Bodyguard 6+1 380ACP 2.75
Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 Semi-Auto Pistol | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear
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My recommendation for you.
Taurus .38 Spl revolver = $269.00
TAURUS 85FS 38 SPECIAL free shipping - $269.99
Smith&Wesson "BodyGuard" .38 Special = $389.00
S&W Model 438 .38 Special +P 1.875" Barrel 5rd Black Exclusive - $389 (make an offer) (Free S/H on Firearms)
Other internet sites can be cheaper - or a dealer in your area will have better prices.
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If you are set on a .380 I recommend a Glock. A bit more money, but worth it.
Glock 42 Review - A Deep Look at the .380 ACP Pistol
Video =
I am not a Glock model 42 fan, but that is me. Grip is too short and other issues I have with it - but it does fit some other peoples niche.
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.38 Spl pistol.
Video =
Shadow 355
I have a Glock 17, S & W .38 Special and a Hi Standard .22 Magnum. All are badass.I carry a Ruger .380 in my shirt pocket. A bit small for my hand but it's accurate and packs a punch.I haven't bought a new weapon in a long time but I am seriously considering this little .380
The reviews were good. Does anyone have any experience with one?
At my house in Salzburg I have all my guns, shotguns, revolvers....the latter all Glock's, Glock has been very faithful to my whole family. We are all members of the IWÖ, this is our equivalent of American NRA.
I thought you might have a Glock yourself? This is why I post what I've just posted.
I have a Glock 17, S & W .38 Special and a Hi Standard .22 Magnum. All are badass.I carry a Ruger .380 in my shirt pocket. A bit small for my hand but it's accurate and packs a punch.I haven't bought a new weapon in a long time but I am seriously considering this little .380
The reviews were good. Does anyone have any experience with one?
At my house in Salzburg I have all my guns, shotguns, revolvers....the latter all Glock's, Glock has been very faithful to my whole family. We are all members of the IWÖ, this is our equivalent of American NRA.
I thought you might have a Glock yourself? This is why I post what I've just posted.
Excellent stuff! All people should have at least two guns, for self-protection, it makes sense....I think I'm a good shot, I blew head off pigeon that was sitting on grass, this because I don't like pigeons, filthy things.
I have around 28 other rifles and shotguns that I inherited from my father, a grandfather and an uncle. The oldest rifle is a Model 1884 .45/70 and a Hughes of London 20 Gauge muzzle loading shotgun from the 1840-1860 era.My next door neighbor in Ft Worth has around 150 firearms. He is a gun collector.I have a Glock 17, S & W .38 Special and a Hi Standard .22 Magnum. All are badass.I carry a Ruger .380 in my shirt pocket. A bit small for my hand but it's accurate and packs a punch.I haven't bought a new weapon in a long time but I am seriously considering this little .380
The reviews were good. Does anyone have any experience with one?
At my house in Salzburg I have all my guns, shotguns, revolvers....the latter all Glock's, Glock has been very faithful to my whole family. We are all members of the IWÖ, this is our equivalent of American NRA.
I thought you might have a Glock yourself? This is why I post what I've just posted.
Excellent stuff! All people should have at least two guns, for self-protection, it makes sense....I think I'm a good shot, I blew head off pigeon that was sitting on grass, this because I don't like pigeons, filthy things.
.380s are ok for women, or someone that is on a budget and really cannot buy anything better.
The .380 round comes with .380 +P which is ( 380 + P ammo ) essentially a 9mm handgun.
To put it in some perspective - the .357 Magnum is a .357 diameter bullet in a case - and the .38 Special is a .357 diameter bullet in a shorter case than the .357. Same bullet but two different case lengths ; Two different velocities - energy and overall ballistics.
The .380 is a shortened 9mm - .355 diameter bullet. Same bullet but two different cases > the 9mm bullet in a shorter case..... equals the .380
The bullet has speed, which is where its big pro is, but light bullets in this caliber have a penetration problem.
You can get a "J" Frame .38 Special revolver from some gunshops, or internet sites ( Gunsamerica.com - Gunbroker.com ). If you buy from an internet site, you have to have a gunshop owner order the handgun for you.
.38 caliber handguns are good defensive handguns, and can be reloaded quickly with a speed loader. "J" Frames are light, and can be carried in a front, or side cargo pocket. I carried one for a long time while camping. And with the .38 Special - you have a better defensive firearm in my opinion.
Most lasers on handguns mark your location, and say out loud "Here I am, shoot at me". Especially those that have a single pulse beam from the gun to the target.....or bad guy.
A Smith& Wesson Bodyguard .380 is about $300.00 - $350.00
Smith & Wesson® Bodyguard® .380 Semiautomatic Pistol : Cabela's
S&W M&P Bodyguard 6+1 380ACP 2.75
Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 Semi-Auto Pistol | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear
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My recommendation for you.
Taurus .38 Spl revolver = $269.00
TAURUS 85FS 38 SPECIAL free shipping - $269.99
Smith&Wesson "BodyGuard" .38 Special = $389.00
S&W Model 438 .38 Special +P 1.875" Barrel 5rd Black Exclusive - $389 (make an offer) (Free S/H on Firearms)
Other internet sites can be cheaper - or a dealer in your area will have better prices.
-----------------------------------------
If you are set on a .380 I recommend a Glock. A bit more money, but worth it.
Glock 42 Review - A Deep Look at the .380 ACP Pistol
Video =
I am not a Glock model 42 fan, but that is me. Grip is
too short and other issues I have with it - but it does fit some other peoples niche.
----------------------------------------------------------
.38 Spl pistol.
Video =
Shadow 355
.380s are ok for women, or someone that is on a budget and
.380's are fine for anyone. They are small, lightweight, and easily concealed. I carry an HK 4 from time to time when I can't carry my primary. Revolvers are fine, but they are not as thin as a small auto so have problems of their own. Basically, use whatever the hell feels good to YOU.
I have never been a fan of revolvers, myself. I've seen a couple of guys hurt badly (one lost two fingers) from the side blast from a .38 revolver. Nasty stuff - you HAVE to be careful and, in a tense situation, you might forget and get your non-shooting hand a tad too close to the wheel.....
.380s are ok for women, or someone that is on a budget and really cannot buy anything better.
The .380 round comes with .380 +P which is ( 380 + P ammo ) essentially a 9mm handgun.
To put it in some perspective - the .357 Magnum is a .357 diameter bullet in a case - and the .38 Special is a .357 diameter bullet in a shorter case than the .357. Same bullet but two different case lengths ; Two different velocities - energy and overall ballistics.
The .380 is a shortened 9mm - .355 diameter bullet. Same bullet but two different cases > the 9mm bullet in a shorter case..... equals the .380
The bullet has speed, which is where its big pro is, but light bullets in this caliber have a penetration problem.
You can get a "J" Frame .38 Special revolver from some gunshops, or internet sites ( Gunsamerica.com - Gunbroker.com ). If you buy from an internet site, you have to have a gunshop owner order the handgun for you.
.38 caliber handguns are good defensive handguns, and can be reloaded quickly with a speed loader. "J" Frames are light, and can be carried in a front, or side cargo pocket. I carried one for a long time while camping. And with the .38 Special - you have a better defensive firearm in my opinion.
Most lasers on handguns mark your location, and say out loud "Here I am, shoot at me". Especially those that have a single pulse beam from the gun to the target.....or bad guy.
A Smith& Wesson Bodyguard .380 is about $300.00 - $350.00
Smith & Wesson® Bodyguard® .380 Semiautomatic Pistol : Cabela's
S&W M&P Bodyguard 6+1 380ACP 2.75
Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 Semi-Auto Pistol | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear
-----------------------------------------
My recommendation for you.
Taurus .38 Spl revolver = $269.00
TAURUS 85FS 38 SPECIAL free shipping - $269.99
Smith&Wesson "BodyGuard" .38 Special = $389.00
S&W Model 438 .38 Special +P 1.875" Barrel 5rd Black Exclusive - $389 (make an offer) (Free S/H on Firearms)
Other internet sites can be cheaper - or a dealer in your area will have better prices.
-----------------------------------------
If you are set on a .380 I recommend a Glock. A bit more money, but worth it.
Glock 42 Review - A Deep Look at the .380 ACP Pistol
Video =
I am not a Glock model 42 fan, but that is me. Grip is too short and other issues I have with it - but it does fit some other peoples niche.
----------------------------------------------------------
.38 Spl pistol.
Video =
Shadow 355
.380's are fine for anyone. They are small, lightweight, and easily concealed. I carry an HK 4 from time to time when I can't carry my primary. Revolvers are fine, but they are not as thin as a small auto so have problems of their own. Basically, use whatever the hell feels good to YOU.
.380s are ok for women, or someone that is on a budget and
.380's are fine for anyone. They are small, lightweight, and easily concealed. I carry an HK 4 from time to time when I can't carry my primary. Revolvers are fine, but they are not as thin as a small auto so have problems of their own. Basically, use whatever the hell feels good to YOU.
I have never been a fan of revolvers, myself. I've seen a couple of guys hurt badly (one lost two fingers) from the side blast from a .38 revolver. Nasty stuff - you HAVE to be careful and, in a tense situation, you might forget and get your non-shooting hand a tad too close to the wheel.....
Actually, he did lose two fingers from the "side-blast". I know, I know, until it actually happened, I didn't think it possible either. I never knew the amount of energy that is released at the side of the wheel, but amazingly, it is.
