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Anyone carry a .380 auto

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massltca

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I don't have a .380 right now, but if I needed a compact pistol for situations where my Para LTC would be too big a PPK would definitely be on my list. The .380 with modern hollow points would be sufficient to get the job done.
 
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Why stop at one round? If I'm going to shoot someone, I'm not going to do it just once. They're going to get lead infusions until they are no longer a threat. If that takes 7 rounds, so be it.
 
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hlh wrote:
Here's the P3AT:

http://www.kel-tec.com/p3at.html

I've seen them go for $240 at gun shows, new.  The earlier models had issues, the latest version is pretty reliable. 
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I know someone that has one of those. I swear, it weighs about 3 ounces.

Haven't tried it yet. A couple of us are still trying to get her to come out to the range.

The built in pocket clip is nice, but I don't remember what it would take to move it to the other side for us (superior) Southpaws. :p:D
 
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hogleg wrote:
Like my PPK/s. Nice little gun. I like this for when I go biking or just need something small. Not as powerful as I would like but......... I guess I use more for CC than OC. Just wondered what the toughts were on the 380's I know I know just makes em mad.If you shoot good it probably won't matter all that much though.

I like the size. Maybe for more power I should check out the Kahr .40????
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I have a PPK/s .380 as well. She's a beautiful gun, and I don't carry her nearly as much as I used to just because I want to keep her in good condition :). I carry it mostly when I conceal on my body (the SW99 .40 doesn't conceal well) and when I'm dressing up (nothin like a Walther in a shoulder rig under your suit).

As far as the caliber, I wouldn't worry one bit. Whether I was shooting a .22 or a .45, I'd unload at least 3 or 4 shots just to make sure the guy is down. Heck, you could probably get 4 .380 shots off faster in a stressful condition anyway, lol.

Carry what you're comfortable with, but in my opinion you've no reason NOT to be comfortable with the .380. :)
 
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