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380 Owners: Walther PPK or S&W Bodyguard
Posted on 3/12/13 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 3/12/13 at 2:20 pm
Looking at adding a 380 to the collection and wanted y'alls opinion of these 2 guns... Purpose is just to shoot for fun but will keep it in my truck for protection also...thanks in advance...
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Posted on 3/12/13 at 2:23 pm to MarlinMan
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Looking at adding a 380 to the collection and wanted y'alls opinion of these 2 guns... Purpose is just to shoot for fun
Neither of these will be fun to shoot. I have yet to find a .380 that is fun to shoot.
9mm would be cheaper for a gun that is fun to shoot.
Posted on 3/12/13 at 2:24 pm to MarlinMan
Neither, get the kahr.
Posted on 3/12/13 at 2:27 pm to MarlinMan
Why a .380? Space isn't at a premium stored in the car...
Posted on 3/12/13 at 2:28 pm to MarlinMan
Sig Sauer P238
Posted on 3/12/13 at 2:29 pm to MarlinMan
Sig p238 is the only 380 I'd own. I've tried a couple others and they were quite miserable to shoot.
This post was edited on 3/12/13 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 3/12/13 at 2:29 pm to MarlinMan
Bodyguard is a CCW only. Not a range gun by any means. If you insist on a .380 range gun then get the Sig P238. I'd get a 9MM with extended mag for the range or even a Ruger SR22.
Posted on 3/12/13 at 3:25 pm to MarlinMan
MM,
I suspect you've never shot any of the smaller 380's. That's ok. Anyone who has shot one would tell you:
380's are not as much fun to shoot as larger guns. This is a function of the type of guns most 380's are chambered in--ultra small and light guns that will fit in one's pocket. Pocket 380's have a LOT of muzzle flip to them.
380 range ammo is about 40% more expensive than is 9mm (using Wal-Mart Winchester White Box prices for comparison).
At the stores I've seen, 380 ammo is nearly as hard to find as is 9mm.
If you want a 380 for truck carry/range use only, get a bigger one that WILL be more enjoyable to shoot. In that case, I'd nominate the Bersa Thunder. The Sig 238/Colt Pocketlite are VERY nice guns, but to me they cost a lot of money for a range/truck gun.
For a truck gun, I'd get a serious self defense round, at least in 9mm.
I suspect you've never shot any of the smaller 380's. That's ok. Anyone who has shot one would tell you:
380's are not as much fun to shoot as larger guns. This is a function of the type of guns most 380's are chambered in--ultra small and light guns that will fit in one's pocket. Pocket 380's have a LOT of muzzle flip to them.
380 range ammo is about 40% more expensive than is 9mm (using Wal-Mart Winchester White Box prices for comparison).
At the stores I've seen, 380 ammo is nearly as hard to find as is 9mm.
If you want a 380 for truck carry/range use only, get a bigger one that WILL be more enjoyable to shoot. In that case, I'd nominate the Bersa Thunder. The Sig 238/Colt Pocketlite are VERY nice guns, but to me they cost a lot of money for a range/truck gun.
For a truck gun, I'd get a serious self defense round, at least in 9mm.
Posted on 3/13/13 at 10:13 pm to MarlinMan
I have the SW Bodyguard. Not much fun to shoot. I am sure it has it's place, but entertainment ain't it. If you need something to keep in your pocket as a last resort defensive firearm, I am sure it will do fine. But if you're trying to get good groups with it, you're going to be disappointed.
I also have a Sig 938 (the 9mm version of the 238) and I cannot give it enough praise. If I were you and insisted on a .380, the Sig would be on my very short list.
The pocket .380 are also stupid loud. I was at the range and when I switched from my 1911 .45 to the .380, two guys came over and said "What the hell was that"?
FWIW, IF you insist on the Bodyguard, I'll make you a deal on mine...
I also have a Sig 938 (the 9mm version of the 238) and I cannot give it enough praise. If I were you and insisted on a .380, the Sig would be on my very short list.
The pocket .380 are also stupid loud. I was at the range and when I switched from my 1911 .45 to the .380, two guys came over and said "What the hell was that"?
FWIW, IF you insist on the Bodyguard, I'll make you a deal on mine...
Posted on 3/14/13 at 1:55 am to MarlinMan
I have a Bersa- I like it better than any of those in the OP
Posted on 3/14/13 at 2:26 am to MarlinMan
Ppk...James bond said so
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