The number one murder caliber in the US is the 22LR. A 380 is plenty potent to stop an incident... I’d much rather have you throw a 380 pistol or 1911 at me than fire a 32 ACP at me, let alone a 380 ACP. Especially when you consider that it’s the same diameter and more energy than most 38 Specials (you know, the firearm used for decades to bring down millions of bad guys).
And if you put one between the goblins eyes it doesn't matter what you shot it with.
9mm is minimum for a gun. .380 is something you throw at a perp and run. .357 SIG is good for a boot gun.
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OK - I’m not a gun guy, yet.
But, is not a .380 a slightly larger diameter than a 9mm? Isn’t a .380 = 38/100 of an inch diameter, whereas a 9mm = 9/25 = 36/100 of an inch diameter? Doesnt that make the .38 a potentially deadlier slug?
I know the size of the charge makes a big difference as well, but all else being equal, isnt the .38 bigger than a 9mm?
9mm is a firearm or pistol caliber. 20mm is the minimum for a gun.
Not everyone can carry a 9mm pistol without patterning. I have yet to find one that I can conceal without wearing a snowsuit. .380 tiny pistols work for me. Accuracy and frangible ammo do wonders.
/johnny
There was a study done of actual single-shot firearm deaths (as opposed to theoretical gelatin studies). Seems the little old 9mm was right up there with the .357 and came out even better than a .45.
Of course, accuracy of the shooters probably was the reason.