The “Better than Nothing” Factor.

[Targetmaster]

I'll take a rock over my bare hand

 

[GeauxLSU]

I always think of this story when 'stopping power is discussed'. https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/georgia-mom-shoots-home-intruder-face-article-1.1234400
I might be wrong, but I'm willing to bet the outcome would have been different with a .357 (or 17 rounds of 9mm+)

 

[thorn]

I always think of this story when 'stopping power is discussed'. https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/georgia-mom-shoots-home-intruder-face-article-1.1234400
I might be wrong, but I'm willing to bet the outcome would have been different with a .357 (or 17 rounds of 9mm+)

Good shootin

 

[Bandwidth]

Unfortunately this guy doesn't know the difference between "cartridge" and "caliber".

 

[Granite3]

I carry a KelTec P32 every day, everywhere, in a pocket holster. I wear slacks and a collared button up shirt or polo everyday. Nobody the wiser.

Next up is a Ruger LCP 2 if I am going to be in a riskier element that day.

Next up is a Sig 365 if it will be riskier than the above days.

I do not know for a fact that it will be riskier, but based on some thought about my coming day I can decide which one to take with me.

35 years of carrying everyday, and only needed to pull it out one time, in a parking lot downtown at night. Stopped a scary situation cold.

Will a 32 stop someone? Sure.

Will a 380 stop someone better than a 32? Most likely...

Will a 9 stop someone better than a 380? Most likely....

Proper tool for the proper job.

BUT, if I could conceal it, I would have a 9 every day............

 

[Vaultboy404]

I carry a lcp2 in .380 everyday , nobody can notice , 7 shots of .380 premium hollow points should do the job

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

Id take a .22 before the much slower and less penetration .25.32 excetra

I like 22LR too especially in the Beretta 21A. The tip up barrel helps out if hand strength or arthritis is a factor. Or maybe in a snub revolver with an 8 round cylinder. That being said I wouldn't feel vulnerable with something in 380 or 32ACP. I've read over the years that European ammo companies load those two calibers hotter than standard since they can't own guns in 9mm in most of those places. So maybe a company like S&B would provide good loads for 380 or 32ACP.
I have a Grendel P12 in a drawer right now with Silvetips in the mag. I don't feel underpowered with those 11 rounds of 380 ready to go. Really about the only caliber I would avoid would be 25 Auto. Pretty sure that 22LR performs better than most any 25 load.

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

I’m attracted to the light trigger pull of SAO / 1911 style handguns. I’d like to think that an older, more mature gun owner can handle the responsibility of going “locked and loaded”. This has not been a concern with heavy long pull DA/SA striker fired guns I typically carry that kill my fingers.

I agree with the short crisp trigger pull of single action autos. Only downside I can see is finding one light enough to carry everyday.

 

[Bear44]

Take a good look at the Glock 42 with a minus (-) connector that reduces trigger pull to around 3.5lbs. In combination with the Hornady 90 grain XTP ammo, it's one of the few 380s that meets the FBI minimum standard.

 

[Gun collector]

Hello. I’m interested in learning the popular opinion on the minimum pistol caliber for car/carry/apartment-life.

I am a firm believer that any 9mm round is more than adequate for self defense. But I ask again what about solid-built .32’s and.380’s?

I’ll be 60 this year and age is setting in. I spend a lot of time at the range. Gun weight, recoil and trigger pull have all become factors in considering what kind of gun that a senior might use or is it what some may call a girl gun?

Masculinity intact, do are these guns work? Are they worth having? Carrying?

Accuracy isn’t the problem. I can make 3 concentric head-shots with a 9mm at 25 feet. But now it isn’t pleasant. Arthritis in my hands and trigger finger remind me how important self-defense will be in my 60’s and beyond. It’s not likely I’ll be packing a Desert Eagle in my future.

I’m just a tall skinny guy who prints easily, looking at my gun future. Good thing it’s winter now.

Cheers.

Merry Christmas

Brett

.380 is the ticket. .22 lr next.