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August 16th, 2010, 02:29 PM #61
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August 16th, 2010, 03:12 PM #62
Re: Is 38 +P as good a defensive round as 9mil?
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August 16th, 2010, 04:09 PM #63Grand Member
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Re: Is 38 +P as good a defensive round as 9mil?
The 357 magnum is superior to both rounds if you hit em. I'd lean toward the compact 9mm over the 2" 38spl +p but if conceal-ability is the issue and the snub nose conceals better then a bird in hand is worth two ... So carry and practice with the 38spl snubby. But if I could conceal a K frame 357 mag that's a great personal defense weapon any day of the week.
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August 17th, 2010, 06:14 PM #64
Re: Is 38 +P as good a defensive round as 9mil?
There's probably as much real-life data on .38 Special as there is on the 9mm (both 'standard' and '+p' / both hollowpoint and not) - both cartridges have been around a good, long while and both are *still* in use by law enforcement departments around the world.
Individual responses regarding just how effective a .38 Special is for self defense use will vary (ranging from 'nah, get a S&W .500' to 'barely adequate' to 'it'll easily get the job done' to 'geez, whad-e-ya need that big-ah *cannon* fer?'), but I am confident the overwhelming majority will agree that a .38 Special is not really much 'better' or 'worse' than a 9mm in a typical self defense situation.
.Last edited by Bruce; August 17th, 2010 at 06:17 PM.
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August 18th, 2010, 04:19 PM #65
Re: Is 38 +P as good a defensive round as 9mil?
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August 18th, 2010, 06:25 PM #66Member
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Re: Is 38 +P as good a defensive round as 9mil?
i have both and would be confident in either one with the right loadout.
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August 21st, 2010, 10:34 AM #67
Re: Is 38 +P as good a defensive round as 9mil?
YOUR RIGHT ! Anyone shot with a 38spl, 9mm Hollow point, or a couple 22's more than likely will stop. The enraged crack addict reminds me of the often posted, "What's the best handgun to carry if I run into a bear in the woods"
I would try each type of gun you are interested in at a range that will rent them . Pick what feels good to you, and you are comfortable with.
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