The question, then, becomes, why carry a small .380 when one can carry a 9mm that's just as (or very close) small?
......The question, then, becomes, why carry a small .380 when one can carry a 9mm that's just as (or very close) small?
T-MANN said:...yes you can get a 9mm in that size or smaller....so what. I carry a LC9, but my wife is more recoil sensitive than I am and I would rather her have 9 rounds of 380ACP that she is accurate with than 8 rounds of 9mm that she isn't (and doesn't like to shoot). Let's face it, a LC9 (and very small light 9mms like it) are not the most fun firearms to shoot. For all of you "380 BLEH...9mm is as low as it goes" folks, that is why someone would choose a 380ACP over a 9mm Luger that is the same size package...recoil sensitivity (which leads to inaccuracy, not practicing and not liking the firearm you are carrying and eventually not carrying).
I didn't mentioned dollar amounts (except how pricey the Boberg is), the issue discussed being size. That said, the both the P-11 and the CPX-2 are pretty close to that price. Enough so that I'd prefer to spend the extra $40 +/1 and prefer (with optional flush fitting mag) 12+1 in 9mm (P-11) rather than 6+1 in .380 (TCP) for what appears to be a similarly sized handgun.What 9mm is the same size as my TCP 738 for $239?
And I would absolutely agree, for those that are recoil sensitive. However, if one carries a handgun for defensive purposes, constant and consistent training should be a 'must' rather than an 'option', as I strongly impress upon my own students.As a firearms instructor that sees many different types of shooter (experience, stature, confidence, etc....), I'll answer with a response I had in a different thread....here it is:
...yes you can get a 9mm in that size or smaller....so what. I carry a LC9, but my wife is more recoil sensitive than I am and I would rather her have 9 rounds of 380ACP that she is accurate with than 8 rounds of 9mm that she isn't (and doesn't like to shoot). Let's face it, a LC9 (and very small light 9mms like it) are not the most fun firearms to shoot. For all of you "380 BLEH...9mm is as low as it goes" folks, that is why someone would choose a 380ACP over a 9mm Luger that is the same size package...recoil sensitivity (which leads to inaccuracy, not practicing and not liking the firearm you are carrying and eventually not carrying).
This quote is referring to why my wife would rather carry a PK380 over the smaller 9mms on the market....and why I would "allow" (and even encourage) her to do so.
Lol I only opened this thread to see how long it would be till someone says something stupid like that..The right .380 says "9mm" on the slide.
Just kidding.
I did begin my initial response with "For me", it should be noted.
And I would absolutely agree, for those that are recoil sensitive. However, if one carries a handgun for defensive purposes, constant and consistent training should be a 'must' rather than an 'option', as I strongly impress upon my own students.
What 9mm is the same size as my TCP 738 for $239?