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.380 or 9mm?
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03/22/16 03:46 AM
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Arrowslinger82
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same size pistol.... just wondering which made more sense in a pocket pistol style...
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/22/16 04:42 AM
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jeffbird
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same size pistol.... just wondering which made more sense in a pocket pistol style... In a life or death situation, which would you want?
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/22/16 10:20 AM
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GasGuzzler
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Oh boy, caliber debate.
Pass the gravy.
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/22/16 10:48 AM
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Better ammo availability, too. Easy decision.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/23/16 04:41 PM
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The one that fits the gun you are really, really proficient with - and will carry all of the time. Scroll down to the tables and pictures in this link: Some interesting comparisons The tests are on ballistic gel, not human bodies - but you get the idea..... Marc
A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/23/16 06:22 PM
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Tactical Cowboy
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/23/16 07:34 PM
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9mm They both aren't fun to shoot in a pocket gun so go big. My opinion he 9's don't jam as much or as finicky
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/23/16 10:29 PM
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nhmikel
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Seeking most anything Thompson Contender pls email nhmikel@yahoo.com
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/24/16 01:42 PM
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Richbirdhunter
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What can you shoot better?
My Yes is yes, my no is no you don't need to like either one but you can depend on both.
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/26/16 07:01 PM
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blackcoal
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Some people will buy brand & model & capacity, other folk buy caliber and power. If you can't handle the recoil or have different needs then you will choose accordingly.
The Greatest Enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.--Stephen Hawking
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/27/16 01:19 AM
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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03/28/16 02:07 PM
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noylj
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If have shot .380 in fixed barrel (pure blowback) and the recoil is so harsh, that I'll take a 9x19 with short-recoil any day. The only reason for a .380 is if the gun is smaller--if the same size, take the 9x19.
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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04/11/16 02:43 AM
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Better ammo availability, too. Easy decision. [/quote]
"I can't be over gunned because the animal can't be over dead"-Elmer Keith 10/30/2012 I VOTED for The American
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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04/12/16 02:43 AM
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rickym
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.357 mag
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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04/12/16 03:05 AM
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same size pistol.... just wondering which made more sense in a pocket pistol style... What have you found that was the same size and weight for both calibers?
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Re: .380 or 9mm?
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04/17/16 04:40 AM
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matagordamudskipper
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Own both. Underwood makes a mighty fine load, carry it in the colt 380 and +p+ speer gold dot for 9mm. Wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of either.
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