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Wed Dec-02-09 08:09 AM
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| 35. Bersas are excellent .380's. |
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When I first got my CHL in the mid-'90s, I carried a Bersa Model 383. It was remarkably accurate, and with properly tapered FMJ or JHP it never had a failure to feed or fire (it didn't like the nearly hemispherical nose profile of Sellier & Bellot FMJ, but fed PMC FMJ and Federal 90gr Hydra-Shok JHP fine, and the latter was my carry load of choice.
I eventually moved up to a S&W 3913 Ladysmith 9mm, but the Bersa was an excellent pistol, with good ergonomics and easy to reload, field-strip, and clean.
Having said that, something like an LCP or Kel-Tec will be a little easier to carry, as it is small enough to work with a pocket holster, whereas the Bersa requires more traditional carry methods.
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| -Effectiveness of the .380 auto. Thoughts? |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 06:00 PM |
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Two ways to look at it |
SlipperySlope |
Dec-01-09 06:05 PM |
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Try a Walther P22. |
slvrd4 |
Dec-01-09 06:09 PM |
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We actually have a P22 in the house right now :) |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 06:14 PM |
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Brandishing is almost always a horrible idea |
metalbot |
Dec-01-09 08:45 PM |
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It's not the meat it's the motion |
C_Lawyer09 |
Dec-01-09 06:19 PM |
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Walther PPS |
duckduckgoose |
Dec-01-09 06:23 PM |
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Thanks for the tip on the PPS. |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 06:33 PM |
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The PPS is a *very* nice gun |
Euromutt |
Dec-08-09 06:27 AM |
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I really prefer carrying my compact .45 ACP, but I also carry a .32 |
old mark |
Dec-01-09 06:27 PM |
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Thanks for the info! (nt) |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 06:33 PM |
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I like the Sig Sauer P232 - it fits nicely in a pouch on my bicycle luggage |
slackmaster |
Dec-01-09 06:33 PM |
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I'd say the .380 would be perfectly fine for CCW |
RamboLiberal |
Dec-01-09 06:35 PM |
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The .380 will kill a guy, if that's what you're asking. |
MineralMan |
Dec-01-09 06:48 PM |
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If he bleeds out 15 minutes after killing your entire family |
TPaine7 |
Dec-02-09 01:44 PM |
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Have you looked at the Kahr line? |
TPaine7 |
Dec-01-09 06:52 PM |
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I will have to check out the Kahr line. |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 06:57 PM |
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Money money money money.....MONEY! |
burrfoot |
Dec-01-09 07:08 PM |
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It'll probably be a month or two before i actually go for one. |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 08:19 PM |
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Oh, and thanks for telling me about the Sig P238 .380 auto! |
eqfan592 |
Dec-02-09 12:33 AM |
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hahahahahaha |
burrfoot |
Dec-02-09 11:39 AM |
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Oh, if you like that |
AtheistCrusader |
Dec-02-09 12:00 PM |
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Yep, I've seen those as well! |
eqfan592 |
Dec-02-09 12:05 PM |
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It's maybe wider. |
AtheistCrusader |
Dec-02-09 12:22 PM |
#46 |
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The Sig P238 is a knock off of the old Colt Government Pocketlite |
DonP |
Dec-02-09 04:50 PM |
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I carried both Kel-Tec and Kahr PM9 |
dmallind |
Dec-09-09 02:53 PM |
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By all accounts, Kahrs are good carry guns, but I doubt I'd buy one |
Euromutt |
Dec-01-09 10:47 PM |
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I carry a .380 because of its size. |
Hangingon |
Dec-01-09 07:20 PM |
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Hmmm, I have a hard time picturing a heavy coat stopping a .380. |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 08:20 PM |
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I guess I am on the other side of the spectrum |
oneshooter |
Dec-01-09 10:31 PM |
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I believe your friends are talking out their asses. |
TheWraith |
Dec-06-09 12:46 PM |
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LMAO! |
eqfan592 |
Dec-06-09 01:54 PM |
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I carried a P3AT with Cor-bons. Use high quality ammo in the highest quality gun you can afford. |
aikoaiko |
Dec-01-09 07:25 PM |
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Actually, I was thinking about the PF9 for the reasons you stated. :) |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 08:18 PM |
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I have semis and revos |
pipoman |
Dec-01-09 07:30 PM |
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How about a Bersa Thunder? n/t |
X_Digger |
Dec-01-09 08:12 PM |
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Now that you mention it... |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 08:21 PM |
#22 |
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Take some spare ribs and different kinds of ammo along |
Katya Mullethov |
Dec-01-09 09:19 PM |
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Yay box o' truth! |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 10:34 PM |
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Dont eat them |
Katya Mullethov |
Dec-02-09 11:38 AM |
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Bersas are excellent .380's. |
benEzra |
Dec-02-09 08:09 AM |
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Good suggestion! |
Euromutt |
Dec-01-09 10:52 PM |
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I did have some difficulty with one batch of ammo. |
GreenStormCloud |
Dec-02-09 08:19 AM |
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+1 |
bluedigger |
Dec-02-09 07:40 PM |
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As others here have mentioned, the .380 is better than nothing. |
cognoscere |
Dec-01-09 09:34 PM |
#25 |
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Thank you for the great advice :) |
eqfan592 |
Dec-01-09 10:41 PM |
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Make sure you test the ammo your intend to carry in your weapon... |
spin |
Dec-02-09 01:10 AM |
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Don't discount your abilities with a .22. |
cognoscere |
Dec-02-09 01:28 PM |
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I carry the Kel-Tec P3AT for backup |
taurus145 |
Dec-02-09 01:47 AM |
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LCP here |
highlander100 |
Dec-02-09 07:10 AM |
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There are plenty of 9mm pistols... |
jeepnstein |
Dec-02-09 08:23 AM |
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I carry a Glock 19 and Ruger LCP everywhere. |
OneTenthofOnePercent |
Dec-02-09 08:27 AM |
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What one carries depends on multiple factors. |
GreenStormCloud |
Dec-02-09 08:44 AM |
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Do not carry a .380, get a J-frame |
Gumbo |
Dec-02-09 09:00 AM |
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It's better than nothing. |
AtheistCrusader |
Dec-02-09 11:58 AM |
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It's as powerful as a .38 Special, just about |
krispos42 |
Dec-02-09 12:29 PM |
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Here's the numbers |
Gumbo |
Dec-02-09 01:39 PM |
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Thanks to both Krispos and Gumbo for the info! |
eqfan592 |
Dec-02-09 01:51 PM |
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.357 Mag |
Gumbo |
Dec-02-09 03:07 PM |
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That's some good advice there. |
eqfan592 |
Dec-02-09 03:27 PM |
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.357 J-frame and recoil... |
spin |
Dec-07-09 03:12 PM |
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I fired the Airlite PD with .357 mag |
dmallind |
Dec-09-09 03:01 PM |
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CZ-USA |
Merchant Marine |
Dec-02-09 02:15 PM |
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Well, kinda. |
G. L. Herter |
Dec-05-09 06:44 AM |
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I just picked up one of these and I am very happy with it |
biermeister |
Dec-02-09 07:50 PM |
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Beretta 85F (BTW, .380 ammo prices are crazy right now) |
Xela |
Dec-03-09 11:05 AM |
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My friends wife just claimed his HK45C as hers when he got her a Sig P232 LOL n/t |
Israfel4 |
Dec-03-09 11:36 AM |
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She also took one of my Russian SKS's. |
Xela |
Dec-07-09 02:14 PM |
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I would look at carrying something bigger |
Israfel4 |
Dec-03-09 11:31 AM |
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Get Crimson Trace laser sights for the gun. |
GreenStormCloud |
Dec-05-09 07:15 AM |
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The good news is they are under $150 for the LCP |
RamboLiberal |
Dec-07-09 06:52 PM |
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Did not expect to find this thread here. The answer depends on you. |
Naked_Ape |
Dec-06-09 02:53 AM |
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80% of the time this is what I carry |
safeinOhio |
Dec-07-09 08:27 AM |
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Read the "Ayoob Files" |
Taitertots |
Dec-07-09 08:39 AM |
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Many things to consider as well as bullet size |
safeinOhio |
Dec-07-09 10:53 AM |
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That is a false dilemma |
Taitertots |
Dec-07-09 11:15 AM |
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Fortunately, the places I currently live and travel to... |
PavePusher |
Dec-07-09 01:35 PM |
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False dilemma? |
safeinOhio |
Dec-07-09 01:48 PM |
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I just got a Ruger LCP .380 as a pocket backup gun |
RamboLiberal |
Dec-07-09 06:46 PM |
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Here is something you can do with your 38 snubbie |
safeinOhio |
Dec-07-09 06:54 PM |
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Not really - I have a Desantis holster with that kind of setup |
RamboLiberal |
Dec-07-09 07:05 PM |
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I made a homemade setup that doesn't print "gun" |
GreenStormCloud |
Dec-08-09 09:38 AM |
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Being female our jeans usually have smaller front pockets |
RamboLiberal |
Dec-08-09 11:19 AM |
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Yep, Strong difference in the cut of the clothes. |
GreenStormCloud |
Dec-09-09 01:09 PM |
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But there is also a store in the Ayoob Files... |
eqfan592 |
Dec-07-09 12:18 PM |
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Ayoob's praise for Beretta's 86 .380 |
Xela |
Dec-07-09 01:02 PM |
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Marshall Sanow |
Xela |
Dec-07-09 12:50 PM |
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Better to actually carry your .380 vs own a .45 at home |
Jdub4abluenc |
Dec-07-09 12:56 PM |
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Coincidentally I just won a gun raffle & got an LCP over the weekend |
RamboLiberal |
Dec-07-09 06:51 PM |
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I sold a ppk(james bond gun) |
safeinOhio |
Dec-07-09 06:58 PM |
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Muzzle flip is often a problem with .380 ACP-chambered guns |
Euromutt |
Dec-08-09 06:21 AM |
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One other thought if you want a quality gun above a .380 |
RamboLiberal |
Dec-07-09 07:01 PM |
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My thoughts |
Lurks Often |
Dec-08-09 11:22 PM |
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Some damn good advice in your post...(n/t) |
spin |
Dec-08-09 11:35 PM |
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Thank you VERY much for all the info! |
eqfan592 |
Dec-08-09 11:35 PM |
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An update. |
eqfan592 |
Dec-09-09 03:20 PM |
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Makarov.com |
Xela |
Dec-11-09 04:12 PM |
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everything you need right here. .357m, j-frame and 8 rounds to boot. s&w 327... |
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Dec-11-09 03:45 PM |
#96 |
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