Would you want to be shot by a .380?!?

[sheep dog]

 

[sheep dog]

.380? I think they're cute...

 

[RdKill]

I'd use one for a keychain charm..That's about it. Nothing against them really; I just have other (better) options. If nothing else was available, I'd be thrilled to have one. Hell, I consider 9mm a mouse gun. My "mouse gun" is a Sig MK25 lol. Everything else I have is .40 or .45.

 

[nicaburns]

This is what I carry in my CW380 when pocket carry is my only option
https://www.full30.com/video/913d49f717a54171edcbd115c27efe5d

 

[GeauxLSU]

I thought a 'mouse gun' referred to the size of the gun and not the cartridge? (I get they are often related but they are not one in the same.)

In any case, no I would not like to be shot with a .380. It would be embarasing.

Having said that, would I carry one? I do believe it to be a good bit more effective than my 'mean look'.

 

[Hasselhoss]

These were shot from my TCP. The Aguila is the one that didn't expand and I won't carry it.

I invite anyone to take a PDX or Critical Defense 380 jhp from the box and bend the petals out by hand. Now imagine your liver, kidneys, heart, lungs or brain doing that for you in 1/1000th of a second.

 

[FrogHunter]

The .380 is a good close combat weapon with decent ammo such as Hornady CD. If you tend to carry these smaller pistols (as I do) more than larger caliber pistols, you are much better off with the .380 over the.22. Penetration is good with this round. The .22 will work with a head shot, but achieving blood loss with this caliber is much tougher and I would not want to rely on this round for SD. Don't forget about the P938 or Kimber Solo both in 9MM and easy to carry and conceal.

I saw a man damn near die from blood loss after taking a 22 mag to the leg. Lucky for him I had been fishing.

 

[97 winchester]

Or for that matter a 22? I know I don't! Why so much hate for the "Mouse Guns" isn't it all about shot placement anyway? Just curious as to hear what folks have to say? You know the why's and the why not?


Thanks ....... Jbum

No, don't want or need to be shot by any caliber or gauge. Worked with a big man 30 years ago . He was killed by a .22lr to the forehead. It doesn't take that much if it's in the right spot. I also know people hit by an accidental, contact 20 ga. blast to the upper leg that survived. He recovered completely. I believe placement is very
important. I also know it is hard to be precise under stress. But I don't want to be shot period .

 

[BIKER13]

Dont want to be shot by any bullet at all.

 

[Bear44]

Understanding the science of self defense seems to be very elusive.