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  1. 01-28-2011, 12:43 PM #1
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    Default 38 or 380

    The new ultra-light 5 shot 38's and a lot of the new 380's Like the Ruger LCP are fairly close in size. Which do you feel is the best for concealed carry and provides more for the size?
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  2. 01-28-2011, 06:39 PM #2
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    Personally I would rate a .38 head and shoulders over a .380.
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  3. 01-29-2011, 12:34 AM #3
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    Don't really care for the .380, Its a get the heck off me gun and that about it. The .38 has been around and you can get loads that pack a punch.
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    i would consider the .38 first.
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  5. 02-05-2011, 10:05 AM #5
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    this is the one i have been looking at getting.http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/56881
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    I have a Taurus 85 and a CZ 83. They are about the same size and weight. The 85 holds 5 rounds of 38 special. The 83 holds 12 rounds of 380. Plus a magazine loads a lot faster than a speed loader. I still can't decide which one I like better.


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  7. 02-09-2011, 11:51 AM #7
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    The chances of needing to reload in a self defence situation are just about zero - .0001%.

    38 has a ton more stopping power than a 380
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    With size being equal or just about equal I would go with the .38. As others have posted more stopping power.
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