Is 380 Good for Self-Defense? Everything You Need to Know

[javbike]

I totally agree with Hans I have a p238 and a bersa firestorm I love both and trust my life on both guns

 

[Sld1959]

I tend to agree re the 238, but a lot of .380’s are way bigger than the smallest 9’s. The issue of recoil is certainly in the 380’s favor in the small metal guns. My wife has a .380 she loves and I had a West German PPK I carried for a long time-great pistol.

All you are seeing is the result of a market demand. There is a demand for larger higher capacity .380s and a market for smaller 9mms both therefore you are seeing more of them both.

But a 2 minute Google of small .380 pistols still brings up a lot of variety to choose from. The small .380 pocket pistol is far from dead. I particularly like the Bersa Thunder CC in the Walther sized pistol.

 

[Grayfox]

While I am perfectly comfortable with carrying a 380, for me its more about the classic guns made for it.

https://imgur.com/BPXHYjn

 

[NMEDGE]

I purchased a S&W New Bodyguard in 380 and it's perfect. Holds 10 or 12 rounds, night sight in front, not too big but easy to hold properly and shoot. I think its the ultimate for pocket carry.