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Old 06-08-2011, 10:12 AM
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Rapier I hate to throw the BS flag on the comparison, but I have shot a 36 navy, and it has considerably more punch than a 380 auto (which I also own) A 36 navy loaded with real black at levels that it was originally intended to load at will WAY over penetrate ANY modern 380 round.

Just saying.

a 380 is better than nothing. I carried one for years. BUT if I was going to go purchase a brand new ccw ultralight gun a 380 AIN'T it.

There are multiple good "micro" automatics out there chambered in 9mm and 40 S&W, there used to be several even in 45 acp (don't remember the company that made the little 5 shot 45 acp micro automatic about a decade back). And any number of good double action snubbies. Then there is a whole HERD of derringers in good calibers.

IE If you HAVE a 380 and that's ALL you have, by all means carry away. If not I personally would consider something else. I carry a 38+P snubby and I can drop it in a bluejeans pocket, or a cowboy boot and you can't tell the difference.

My 2 cents

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