the good old .380

travishunter3006 · Jul 28, 2010

i never really liked the .380 acp all that much, until i was out with my buddy and shot his. i'm hooked. that was was accurate and sweet shooting. i'm looking to add yet another gun to the collection. what do you think of the .380 acp?

Zeke · Jul 28, 2010

Historically the .380 was underloaded and mostly available in cheap pistols. Not much to write home about.
With all the rage about the CC permits and demand for small carry pistols the .380 has grown up. New powders, new bullets, great pistols etc together make the .380 a cool little choice for a light carry piece!
This ain't your daddy's .380 any more!
They are also a blast to shoot. Light recoil makes them perfect for the man or the woman.
Cool little cartridge!
Zeke

sageadvice · Jul 28, 2010

A few weeks ago, I shot a Colt Government .380

Mmmm, My offer to buy was refused!! Nice little piece!!!

Joey

Flint · Jul 28, 2010

I've got a Browning in .380. It's the same gun as the Beretta. It is a sweet pointing gun.

deadibob · Jul 28, 2010

The 380 is a very underated cartridge. I would feel comfortable packing one for a c.c. gun. I used to shoot a makarov in .380 and was surprised at the damage it did on small game.

BuckSnort · Jul 28, 2010

My Grandpa was looking for a nice little pistol for a CCW... RELH recomended this pistol.. My grandpa carries his 1911 when he can but sometimes it can be hard to conceal.I have to say that it is a sweet little gun..

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-LCP.htm

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travishunter3006 · Jul 29, 2010

QUESTION!!!

is there a difference in the .380 and the .380 acp?

Zeke · Jul 29, 2010

When we say .380 we mean .380 acp or 9mm kurv.

However, when using the 9mm kurz name, people confuse it with the longer 9mm luger or 9mm parabellum.

Confusing enough?

Zeke

sageadvice · Jul 29, 2010

Zeke said,"When we say .380 we mean .380 acp or 9mm kurv.
However, when using the 9mm kurz name, people confuse it with the longer 9mm luger or 9mm parabellum.
Confusing enough?"

Not really Zeke, i'd be more confused if you could tell me why a 38sp is not really a .38!!

Joey

Zeke · Jul 29, 2010

LOL!
That's one that I've never heard a good answer for.
Why in the world would we call a .357 dia cal by the name of 38?
AND to confuse matters further, not all 38's are 357 dia. The 38 super is a .355-.356 dia like the 9mm's.
When you figure it out will you PLEASE let me in on the secret.
Zeke

Zarn · Jul 30, 2010

I like the handguns that are chambered for it a lot. Is it underpowered compared to the .40 or .45 yes. But having all three I would say the best gun to carry concealed is one that you will actually carry all the time any place any where (that's legal) and for me its the .380. Tiny guns that you can carry comfortably and conceal with ease. Ruger LCP, Keltech and so on.

hossblur · Jul 30, 2010

My daily carry is a Bersa thunder in the .380. If I am going to downtown Ogden I carry the .357, other than that the Bersa is in the pocket.

Foreman4x4 · Jul 31, 2010

It's better than a pocket full of rocks, but not by much.

Wes · Aug 1, 2010

I've always carried big pistols but will probably get one of these for my new carry gun. It's a 380 necked down to .32
http://www.naaminis.com/32naa.html
Wes