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October 31st, 2021, 06:49 AM #11
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Put me down for 11 .380s over 5 .38s. That said, there's a lot of "context" missing that could change my opinion.
Sounds like someone can't decide between a J frame and an LCP max.......Last edited by ray h; October 31st, 2021 at 07:00 AM.
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October 31st, 2021, 07:04 AM #12Active Member
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October 31st, 2021, 08:33 AM #13
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You're both absolutely right, of course. I just snagged an LCP Max to somewhat displace my J-frame for lounging around the house pocket carry. It wasn't totally necessary but why not - and the LCP does have the capacity, sight picture and weight advantage.
I wanted to make it purely about caliber hence why I didn't mention the guns. But yeah I guess the full picture is really needed.
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October 31st, 2021, 09:32 AM #14
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You're in my ballpark with both, my usual carry, which is concealed, is either a J-Frame or an LCP with extended mag. Ballistics are comparable with the proper ammo and the LCP has more capacity, in my case 8 rounds, and is more concealable. The Max may be in my future, we'll see.
I carry the LCP most often.
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October 31st, 2021, 10:45 AM #15
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Just looked at ballistics by the inch and refreshed myself on how close .380 and .38sp are for muzzle energy... I thought there was more of a disparity but not really. Especially with the nearly 1" extra of barrel length for the LCP over a J-frame.
Couldn't find any Hornady custom or Sig Vcrown which seem to be the best .380 loads but did score some Norma MHP which look good also.
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October 31st, 2021, 10:48 AM #16
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I’ll take the superior delivery vehicle of the .38s.
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October 31st, 2021, 01:11 PM #17
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I'll go with a .380 LCP. and the extra rounds.
Sticks and stones will break my bones but hollow points expand on impact.
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October 31st, 2021, 03:47 PM #18Grand Member
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As is evident in my carry choice, I'll take the Smith and Wesson with 5 .38+Ps over the other. Back when I purchased the Smith, there wasn't a .380 alive similar in size that actually worked as advertised. I realize that isn't the case today but .380s are still as weak as they were then.
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October 31st, 2021, 04:41 PM #19
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October 31st, 2021, 04:48 PM #20Grand Member
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