Why the 380. Acp the best round for concealed carry.
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- This video is about The 380 caliber. In this video I explain the case for why the 380 is the best caliber for concealed carry. NOTE: I am not in anyway advocating that the 380 acp is better than the 44 mag, 357 mag, or 40 S&W for bear or boar defense. That is a totally unrelated topic that can be explored if you’re interested in me covering it.
John M. Browning designed the .380 specifically for self defense in a pocket pistol not to go to war with. It's an excellent caliber for personal defense.
Putting your trust in a 380 will get yourself killed 💀
Yes.
But Mussad Ayoob said it wasn’t! 😭 Jk, I’m not a fan of ol’ muh sod
Massed Ayoob is probably the most knowledgeable man in the country on these topics. He has stated that the 9mm is BETTER than a 380, buts he’s never said don’t catty it if you have confidence in it.
@@carrow2250 Massad Ayoob is an interesting man but I think Fudd every time I hear his name. 🤷
Before I put a lock box in my vehicle, I used to just leave my firearms at home when I had to run out to a place where guns were not permitted on the premises. There’s not a more terrifying feeling than being caught out at night with nothing on you. I swore then and there that I would always carry my LCP max or my G3C(which is one of my favorite 9mms) everywhere from now on. There’s no excuse. If you can carry these giant smartphones everywhere in your pocket, you can carry a .380. Excellent video!
You just nailed it
Well Said
380 is tea$h 👎🏾
My neigbor, a former cage fighter held the door for a little old lady as he exited a gas station. Waiting against the wall were 4 black kids about 16 who pulled baseball bats out of their pants. 6:30 pm, daylight, 4 lane highway, 5-10 cars at the pumps and no convenience stores cameras. Although they managed to first hit him in the head then in the ribs, the first left with his front teeth back against his eye socket, the other with his throat crushed. Surprise, you picked the wrong guy. Down side, he was "only going to get gas" and his appendix carry wasn't there. And how does that go, when seconds count the police are minutes away? Try THIRTY MINUTES. You are on your own!!!!! And guess how many of the 5-10 men pumping gas came to his aid or stopped the punks. If you guessed ZERO, you are right.
@@mrca2004- 4 black kids, huh? I guess that made a difference. Perhaps whatever that difference was might be apparent if it could be explained why the story couldn’t have just read 4 kids. Just a point to consider.
As a well known gun-guy has said. A gun is a gun, in regard to stopping a predator. It is a rare criminal or lunatic, that will forge ahead with an attack, when they are being shot to pieces, by any caliber.
Absolutely. Who would volunteer to be shot in the head with a .22?
Good luck with that one.
380 is tra$h 👎🏾
This is true. Even a 25 can scare away a 6'4" man. And a 380 to an aggressive 300 pound wannabe tough guy. Etc.. Most importantly is the fact that a Walther or Sig 232 style handgun is much less likely to come out of battery with contact. And are almost as effective as a similar total length 9mm pistol due to longer barrels and faster target recovery if the first shot doesn't hit the intended target.
Nicely done. As a former LEO, my thanks to your dad for his service. The majority of my carry weapons are .380. I owned a couple back in my police days (Colt Mustang and the like) and they are more than adequate in the right hands. The psychological constraints we put on calibers are a fascinating pastime for me.
Thank you Bryan! I appreciate your service as well and I’ll let my Dad know!
@@vlogmoor4992 Absolutely. You're the man.
@@vlogmoor4992what is the best ammo for this gun
@@vlogmoor4992 I just got my ccw new to guns got especially semi auto in your opinion is this gun good for a new shooter a beginner a older person
Love this video, familiar with Ellifritz. In your last argument the only thing you loose with a Ruger LCP is barrel length, thus resulting in loss of power. Can’t argue that… don’t know if +P ammo would amend that deficit. For the record, I bought a LCP MAX 12+1 for my wife’s daily CCW, just in case you think I’m a naysayer. 😉. Solid copper HP ought to compensate…
The LCP Max is awesome. It has everything I wanted in a pocket pistol. I’m confident with .380acp. 11/13rds is a beautiful thing in such a tiny package. Thanks for the video.
It’s actually in my opinion the best concealed carry pistol to ever come out. It’s quite revolutionary.
@@vlogmoor4992 I feel the same but I try not to gush!
@@vlogmoor4992 I love the Ruger LCP Max in .380! It is currently my EDC gun, even in winter here in Iowa. It is so light and has such a high capacity (11 or 13 depending on mag) that I have no excuses for not carrying everyday. I use Federal Punch ammo that I have tested. I feel very confident with the round and the gun. Training and shot placement is king!
Rhett from Demonstrated Concepts has had issues that started around 700 rounds. It drops the mag when shooting one handed and there was something else.
I do LOVE mine, but that trigger isn't pleasant to shoot--I switched to the Galloway and it's no better (maybe worse), but it does give more room for your finger and less pretravel.
Just can't get one around here. SCCY is the closest thing we have.
I was in a gun shop a while back and a college aged girl came in looking for a gun for concealed carry. She commutes to school and drives a lot at night. She told the salesman she was comfortable shooting her boyfriend’s 22LR pistol. She asked about a .32 or a 380 and the salesman gave her a funny look and said she shouldn’t get anything other than a 9mm. After leaving the counter without buying anything, I pulled her aside and told her she’s smart for wanting to carry concealed and that if she enjoys shooting her boyfriend’s 22lr, not to disregard the .32 or 380. I told her 6-8 rounds on target are going to get the job done and that those calibers should not be underestimated. If some dude is trying to get in her car while she’s sitting at a gas station, she’d do well to have one of those calibers…especially if she’s intimidated (for now) by 9mm and isn’t carrying anything at all!
The .22LR shouldn’t be slept on either. It’ll stop a threat too.
You gave her the best advice possible. Thanks sir! Practicality is the name of this channel. Please like and subscribe!
I can’t stand tactical assholes like that. Who look at people sideways because they don’t carry a 15 round plus battlefield pistol. Because of people like that, pushing 9mm has the only way to go so many 9mm became subcompact for concealed carry meanwhile, 380s became has small as 25s. Mostly unreliable. And Miserable to shoot like compact 9mm "for most average shooters. So that’s why you see the rising popularity of 380 and the guns are getting bigger and more reliable. that girl needed to purchase a Glock 42 and tell the jackass behind the counter to have a nice day 🙂
Absolutely I would rather put 22LR on target than miss all rounds of 9mm or whatever caliber. The only reason I wouldn’t carry a 22LR in a semi-auto is because of possible jams but I would carry that caliber in a revolver and probably get 8 rounds out of it.
@@Mike-cu6gk exactly!!!
I just purchased a Sig P365 380 and it’s light and comfortable to conceal. It’s easy to stay on target on follow up shots. There are hot 380 rounds for self defense that do the job.
Ditto for me as well. I traded my Glock 42 (380) for the Sig 365-380 because of the increased capacity. I also purchased the 12-round Sig magazine for even more capacity. I also purchased the new Ruger Security 380 (10 &15 round mag. included). It is larger, but even easier to shoot accurately than the Sig 365-380.
greetings American patriots, I'm Brazilian, I really like your gun channels, you're true connoisseurs, I confess that most Brazilians and I are in awe of the range of products you have at your disposal, and at fair prices, unfortunately I live in a country where the vast majority are disarming and the consequence of this are very expensive products, here, for the citizen to buy a gun, he sometimes needs to work a whole year, our reality is very different, we started to use other calibers recently but the 380 still continues being the most used caliber around here, i believe it for DIRECT shooting and fulfills its role like any other caliber. thanks
Greetings! I am a big fan of Brazil, as I do Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I see a lot of videos where good guys take out bad guys with guns and wondered what caliber was popular over there! This is great information. I know Taurus is Brazilian, but are they the most widely used pistols there? Or is it some other type of brand?
@@vlogmoor4992 cool, i do jiu-jitsu too, but i prefer to face a man armed with another weapon... kkk We are in the fight to end the disarmamentists here in Brazil, one day we will win. pardon my English
@@brunotarinigimenes6689 OSS!
Move to the U.S.
@@brunotarinigimenes6689 Sorry for your country's loss of Bolsonaro. It seemed like he was pro gun and allowing good citizens to arm themselves for defense .
Been carrying .380's for quite awhile here in East Texas hot climate. I use Hornady Critical defense in both. Reliable in the Ruger original model and a fussy Kimber Micro380. My unscientific studies out behind the barn conclude that the .380 will work for up close and personal problem solving. Actually like the Kimber as a nightstand gun with the nice large night sights and less penetration inside the house. Great video!
I totally agree with you in everything you said I have a Glock 26, Glock 21, and sig p365 and I just recently bought a LCP MAX .380 and I absolutely love my lcp max it holds 13 rounds very light and way smaller and more concealable than my sig p365. I carry Speer gold dot HP 90 grain in my gun and I have done some test and I’m very happy with the penetration of the 380 round. I take this gun to the mailbox , running and grocery store and never feel like it’s a weight or a drag because it’s so light I think it’s the perfect off duty or defensive weapon
Well said Quay. It’s quickly become my favorite carry pistol ever.
I’ve been carrying my original LCP for years, hundreds of rounds of FMJ & HP ammo absent a single malfunction. I’ll be upgrading to the MAX soon.
@@oldcop18 I believe you’ll be pleasantly satisfied with how balanced the pistol is. It’s kind of like the 380 acp version of the Sig P365.
I just picked up the P365 in .380 yesterday! Can’t wait to shoot it 🤙🏽
@kwatts90 you will find it is awesome! Smooth,fun and accurate
VERY well done!! I hope that not many people see this.... I've counted on the .380 for many years and I hope anyone that I face is carrying something much larger with minimal practice.
So glad I found your channel. I read all of the comments on the .380 ACP caliber since that is what I carry and love the way you respond to people. We need more people in this world that know how to and will do the same. Very informative and educational info on the .380 as to compared to other calibers. Love seeing this kind of material presented. Love my LCP Max. Keep up the great job and take care Sir!
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Putting your trust in a 380 will get yourself killed 💀
I've actually seen someone demonstrate ballistic capability of a .380 round on a derelict car with a Glock chambered in .380. .380 went right through metal doors. Shot placement also matters. Some folks even keep a .380 pocket gun as a backup so there's that. .380 is a capable round to those who utilize it's versatility in tandem with other firearms and or calibers.
I'm from Argentina. The military here use Beretta, Bersa and Glock, both in 9mm. I've several Bersas but the Thunder 380cc is my all time favorite!!!
I enjoyed the video and appreciated the information. I carry both a 380 and a 9mm every day and practice at the range with both. I have been thinking about purchasing a Bersa but currently I carry my M&P Bodyguard in a pocket holster. I have carried my Czech VZ 50 in 32cal on occasion. It is accurate and reliable and while not currently considered a good choice for carry,as long as I do my job it is more than capable. Have a great day and keep shooting.
I just bought a Ruger 380 well security 380 and I haven't even shot yet. Boy I'm very very pleased. It sounds real made when you racket it. It doesn't take much to racket. I can rack it with two fingers. Some people may not be able to do that but I can with this one because I do everything everywhere. It might be dragging on the slide. Make sure and especially if it's new but I think you got to check it out. You'd be probably from pleasantly surprised and that's all I could say about that but I wouldn't not look at it. You got to look at it. I think it's better than the bersa
This was full of GREAT INFORMATION! Totally blown away by the breakdown of the .380. I’m a former cop who has always been a fan of the caliber. I just shot my first rounds out of my lcp max today and it’s so smooth and manageable. I’ve been carrying my s&w shield.45 for several months and it’s quite cumbersome! I’ll be pocket carrying this .380 from now on! Thank you for taking the time to show this info!
I’m so happy to provide the information!!! Enjoy your new Lcp Max!
Great video. My LCP Max is loaded up with Underwood X-Treme defenders. Feel totally confident in that combo. Been an LEO for 28 years, 4 of those in crime scene. Seen a lot of gun shot victims. Whether it’s .22 or .45, if it’s not placed in the right spot, it all means nothing.
Salute!!!
Retired LEO here, 30 yrs on the street including three OIS, & I completely agree w/you. Magic bullets & stopping power are a myth. I pocket carry my LCP w/confidence.
I agree I have both a380 Ruger LCP and 9mm Glock I carry my 380 everywhere.
What an awesome video!! So informative and the proof is in the truth! Love the diagrams and the way you explained it all, can’t wait to pick up mine this week!
I went with the G42, to partner with my G19 and G20. Don’t mind the capacity, because I know it works when needed. I’ve owned the LCP and the Bodyguard and they don’t even come close to equaling the G42. But that’s my opinion. 😊
Good ol glock reliability, definitely a real thing. The LCP's can be finicky especially the older gens..but in my experience, this new LCP Max chews up everything and spits it out. I've tried over a dozen different round types with About 850 rounds through mine with no hiccups.
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I've had a Glock 42 for a few years and I found that the Precision One round made specifically for the Glock 42 which is actually a +P round does penetrate with sufficient expansion for good self-defense.
@@fuzfireThat is a good round. Recently, I switched over to Underwood Extreme Penetrator 380+p. This round gets consistently great results out of my G42.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this video. I have been preaching this for years and years. I carry my LCP MAX everywhere and almost forget I have it while buddies try and stow away their 365XLs, 43Xs and hellcat pros in all kinds of slim tucks and kydex contraptions. I even take my glock 42 once in a while but I'm relaxed and they're doing work... Lol. Thanks again. The LCP MAX is the game changer with 12 rounds. The Bersa Plus was a good one for capacity but too heavy...
I appreciate your support Michael! I do videos like this for practical gun owners like yourself. Most of my viewers are practical people. It makes it so worth it! Please like and subscribe!
@@vlogmoor4992 Done and done. Thanks for the response. You're doing a great job. 👍
I was already coming around to 380 as not just a mediocre compromise, but actually being superior for close range SD also. If it's not close range, my running shoes are more effective. Good to see confirmation 👍
I've been carrying a Browning 1911 Black Label .380 for the past 4+ years. At 85% the size of a full scale 1911, it is incredible light and, by virtue of 4.25" barrel is amazingly accurate and very easy to conceal, even in the summer under a single t-shirt. I've got other guns (9mm, .45, .44 Mag.) but the .380 is my go-to gun.
Good video man… I love my original LCP and I have the Bersa Thunder as well, the Bersa is my “truck gun”… I have a few 9mm’s and a couple 40’s but the little 380’s are much more convenient to have on you all the time. You have some very good points and also making me want to upgrade to the LCP max, I have a Max9 and I really like it . I held a LCP max at a local gun store the other day I’m thinking I gotta have one now lol
You’ll make a great decision getting the Max! Just make sure you buy all the extra mags you need and test them all at the range! This is because a lot of the 12 rounders cause malfunctions. I’ll try to post a video on it soon.
It is GREAR(!!!!!!!) video!!!
It is very helpful for the people, who trying to find the best caliber for, so called, "One gun owner".
Good video. You are absolutely right. I don't take gun "advice" from anyone. I make my own choices, because it's my life. I've never met anyone yet who says "380 isn't a viable carry option" who would be willing to stand in front of one and find out. As soon as I hear someone say that, whether it's in person or on a UA-cam video, I immediately dismiss them because I know they don't know what they're talking about. As a matter of fact, I have encountered many people working in gun stores or pawn shops who didn't have a clue what they were talking about. You know what they say...the best caliber to carry is the one you're carrying.
I have two LCP’s one for me and one for my wife. Thank you for your discussion on the LCPMax. I think you have convinced me to make that my next gun purchase.
Really like your channel
I appreciate your support Gregory!!! People like you make this channel possible!
Just became a firearm owner last year and decided on .380 ACP as our primary cartridge in the home.
1) It's plenty effective.
2) I like shooting it. It's smooth, doesn't recoil that bad even in smaller guns, and I feel more confident with follow up shots.
3) My girl WILL shoot it. She dislikes shooting 9mm even in a full size gun.
4) It's not *THAT* much more expensive than 9mm, especially if you shop around on the internet.
5) Recently it seems to be making a resurgence. Options like the Ruger Security-380 (which I have on the way) and the Beretta 80X have come out in the last few months. In the colder months I can carry a larger .380 option then in the summer months I can go with the P365-380. I'm going to try a buddy's LCP Max soon too. I have an itching to collect all sorts of .380 pistols over time now!
6) On top of the resurgence of firearms chambered in .380, there are a good number of round options out there now too. You can carry something with better expansion in the summer and something with better penetration in the winter.
7) I'll probably still be able to shoot it fine when I get older.
I know there are a lot of caliber absolutists around that laugh at the idea of anything smaller than 9mm but in the event I ever have to use a carried .380, I'm certain it will be sufficient to stop the situation.
.32 ACP and .380 ACP were used for decades in Europe as full service firearms. John M. Browning carried .32 ACP as his CCW. If .32 & .380 are good enough for JMB, they are good enough, period.
Great informative and factual video! Thanks.
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I was rotating my m&p shield 45 and my cz 2075 rami for pocket carry winter and summer. Since I picked up a lcp max the others have been staying at home. Great little pocket handgun.
Unfortunately, most 380 ammo tests are conducted using Micro 380 pistols with extremely short barrels. I carry a 380 EZ with a 3.6 inch barrel and found a UA-cam channel (can't remember which one) who was testing 380 round with this gun. It was noted that the slightly longer barrel makes a world of difference in the performance. I recommend that if you choose a 380 for carry, buy a gun with a longer barrel than the Micro 380s. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Do you have any info on the S&W bodyguard 380. WhichbI just acquired.
Thanks for the info brotherhood. Keep it going 👍
A number of infamous American gangsters from the 1900s carried the old Browning 380 pocket. These were guys who had been in or could get into a firefight situation very unpredictably. 380 is quite deadly.
I carry a Bersa Thunder 380 Plus. Holds a 15 round mag. Combat ammo. Easier on the hand from the recoil. Great shooter.
Bravo! I have carried a .380 ACP Walther PPK for my concealed carry and it is ideal. Anyone in doubt, please refer to the FBI gelatin penetration results for the .380 ACP. Nuff said
One of the best gun videos I have ever seen. Years ago, I got a 45 for my first carry, then went to the 9mm, and have bought two 380s in recent years. I carry a 380 every day, but I also put a 9mm in the car when traveling 🤣😉 May be trading one of my three 9s for the LCP Max 😜👍 Subscribed 👌
Thanks so much Jonnie! I appreciate viewers like you. You make it so worth it to do what I do!
Very enjoyable and informative. I think why the shooting stats look the way they do is a reflection of the overwhelming self defense scenario...people aren't going to be shooting through doors or at moving vehicles like how military or law enforcement scenarios sometimes develop...if you can retreat, do it. If you can't, I promise you'll be able to deliver lethal shots to the chest, neck and head from the 15 feet or less you'll probably be standing from your target.
Thanks a lot Robert! You’re absolutely right. Great breakdown. I agree. If you can get out of dodge, leave.
Carry in pocket Remington RM 380 for several years now. Also own Browning 1911 Black Label in .380. Had a shoulder/chest holster made for it. Also, I now own a 1911 Remington Carry in .45 ACP for home use. Love them all.
Great subject matter on 380. Good research back up too. I know Greg.
You know him? That’s great. Has he ever told you anything about his favorite calibers?
As a NRA Pistol Instructor and Maryland Qualified Handgun Instructor, I agree 90%. I DO carry .380ACP often as a civilian going to the bank or grocery store, etc... But when working on an average day, it is 9mm+P. On a day when I am towing a trailer with 250 guns to/from a gunshow, I have a fullsize 9mm in a drop-leg holster with 15 or more rounds in the magazine and another 1 or 2 magazines available BUT I also have a 380 acp in a pocket holster on my weak-side. I can still employ an adequate self-defense gun if my dominant hand or arm is injured. I can do a 'NYPD reload' (grab another loaded gun vs reloading the gun in my hand) if needed. I go by the 'dozen-rule'. If traveling with 12 or more guns, I carry 2 guns and the caliber is increased. Normal day is 1 gun in 380 or 9mm. Teaching a class - 9mm in OWB holster and .380 in weak-side pocket holster. Traveling to/from a gunshow, fullsize 9mm with 15+ rounds in OWB holster and backup 380 on weak side.
Thank you this is very well articulated with facts in numbers and statistics.
I seen a comment on another 380 video from a retired detective, who assured the chat, that .380 is indeed lethal.
I get you, dude. I have my own Ruger LCP Max that I carry when I am working out and/or wearing sweatpants and doing quick errands. I also have a Walther PPK/s (I know, old fashioned, but I love it so much) chambered in .380 and I carry that one when I am out on dates or at fancy restaurants/parties. I feel that .380 pistols have excellent weight and are highly concealable while having enough power to stop an attacker. I live in an area with very hot weather, so I don’t like to carry bigger guns on me while I am either at work or out in public.
Excellent breakdown! I target shoot with my security-380 and it performs flawlessly and super accurate with almost no recoil (compared to 9, 38sp, or 45). I’m so confident with it that its become my new edc. Like you said 380 is in that perfect zone of power, accuracy, size and capacity.
Just picked up and broke in an LCP Max and love it. Zero problems and easy pocket carry when I don't feel like jacking with an IWB holster I had usually carried my XDS 9mm in. I had pocket carried my XDS when i was wearing the right clothes but it didnt work well with jeans. Once i put the LCP in my pocket i was sold. I carry more often with more capacity. Can't beat it!
I feel it’ll be your favorite 380 carry for a while! I’m happy for you!
Great Video, I like the 380 for the reasons you speak of.
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The ballistic videos I've watched convince me 380 is a viable self-defense round for my needs. I use a solid round usually in the Underwood Extreme Defender in 380. Length of the barrel and round velocity are not an issue as they can be with hollow points. Of course, longer barrel 380s can do fine with HP rounds. I carry 9mm sometimes and 380 at other times depending on how well my old compromised hands are doing.
Excellent, informative presentation.
Probably one of the best caliber videos ive seen.
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I agree with everything you just told us.
I was happy with my Ruger Max 9, until I got my LCP Max.
The LCP Max is the only handgun that I carry now.
Great video... Makes me feel better about those times I'm rolling with "just" a 42.
Recently bought a p365 .380, thing is a pleasure to shoot compared to it's snappier 9mm version. Just watched some reviews on Federal Hydra Shok .380 . Looks like a solid defensive round to pair up with a .380
I have the Sig P365 in 9mm. I also have the .380 slide and barrel for the P365. I just need to swap the slides between both calibers whenever I want and especially at the range.
I must say though that the .380 is so much easier to shoot and keep the P365 on target much quicker! I tend to use the .380 slide for my concealed carry during spring and summer while using the 9mm slide during the fall and winter as a habit. My wife also has a Sig P238 as she loves the .380 low recoil. The .380 is such an underrated caliber but also very effective! Outstanding video! 👍
Thank you, your video was very informing, I live in central Florida and have owned guns since I was a child, i'm 64 now so I consider myself fairly knowledgeable of guns and how to handle them. Fla just approved conceal carry without a permit so after much research I realized I need a smaller gun to carry, the Ruger 380 ACP was my choice and my I say your on spot with the analysis its a lot of bang for the buck keep up the good work
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Especially in FL, where you're often wearing light clothes, t-shirts and shorts, a LCP-style pistol makes a lot of sense. Tough to conceal a Government Model 1911 in your gym shorts.
Excellent video as always brotha 🇺🇸
I do appreciate it brotha! Hooah 🇺🇸
Just made my first purchase on a Bersa Thunder 380 as a first time buy and I love it!
Congratulations! That was my first concealed carry pistol and it served me well. It will serve you well too. Like and subscribe!
I've shot many pistols and calibers over the years, but bought my first everyday carry recently. Got a P365 in 380. Amazing gun. I was going to get the 9mm, and had a lot of reasons to do so, but ultimately it came down to ease of followup shots, and if my wife ever needs to use it, I need her to be able to handle it as well. With a 380 that is much more likely. I have shot the 9mm and 380 versions back to back, and I gotta say the 380 is a pleasure to shoot. The 9mm isn't bad but definitely has more kick. Not nearly as much kick as my old LC9 though.
I absolutely love my P365 .380. My groupings are tighter than any other firearm I've owned.
I generally carry a SW Bodyguard 380 as my EDC because it is so darn easy to conceal. These so called ballistic experts probably believe 38 special is too light as well.
Good video man. Definitely puts the end to the controversy for me. I carried a .380 for a while before I got my Glock 26. However, my G43x MOS is my daily carry. Love it, but will not hesitate to carry a .380 if the need arises.
I totally agree with you too my friend!
Congrats for the video bro...very impressive!!!
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Yep went to the range this past weekend shooting my Colt 45 1911, S&W Model 29, 44 magnum & my Walther PPK/S .380. My best shot groupings were from the .380 at 20 yds.
380 auto is best for me because of its power relative to its size. It allows me to carry a firearm that is never left at home.
I agree! I trust implicitly my Colt Pocketlite in .380. It’s highly reliable and I am extremely accurate with it. I have no doubt it will stop any threat.
Great presentation and thanks for posting
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Thank you for the video and the effort it takes to make it. Zero time wasted. ARMY Vet, not new to many weapons. We call the smaller rounds back-up because they work. Also a life check for viewers as everyone ages is to realize how many of high power calibers people have and talk around the BBQs are you going to shoot accurately in let's say 8-10 years from now, training is always on-going as well as re-evaluating your inventory. Only keep what you can use. Stay safe everyone.
I appreciate the compliment! I make these videos for people like you. You’re point is 100% correct!
I've been carrying .380 for a while now. I live in LA and it works for concealability the best. I load some pretty hot Underwood rounds so I'm confident with it doing the job.
You’re in LA? As in Los Angeles? You’ve got your hands full with keeping your head on a swivel out there with everything going on. Yes you’ll be very good to go with those hot loads. Salute responsible citizen!
@@vlogmoor4992 yeah it's definitely a little wild out here. I'm grateful I've never had to pull the trigger on anyone. Closest call was about a year ago when a homeless guy pulled a knife on me and my dogs, simply because one of my dogs barked at him. I had to draw on him and luckily he immediately backed away. Still a very nerve racking experience.
@@shootitbw9115 Yeah that’s definitely a crazy scenario. I was supposed to go out there last year to visit some relatives but they live in south central and a good friend of mine who was back and forth out there said don’t even bother. Stay frosty out there
@@vlogmoor4992 absolutely bro you too!
@@shootitbw9115 Will do!
As a retired LEO that experienced OIS w/my issued .38 my EDC is the LCP. It’s accurate, has never malfunctioned, is easy to shoot & light enough to be an always-gun. My J Frames are pretty much sitting in the safe these days. I’m in my late 70s & our daily travels are pretty tame.
Thank you for this video. Very informative. We'll researched. I just bought a ruger lcp max 380. Looking forward to going to the range ... 👍
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Glad to see 380 get some love on UA-cam. I use it for my carry pistol with defensive ammo. I am very recoil sensitive due to arthritis so Im going to be more accurate with a 380. Thanks for providing the research.
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@@vlogmoor4992 You got my like and subscribe!!
@@tammypeele1707 Thanks a bunch!
I like ARX Inceptor ammo in 380 auto. Good penetration and wound cavity damage without the inconsistency of JHP. Much less recoil, too.
Very informative and well thought out.
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I would like to take an uneducated guess on the one shot stop accounts. 45, 9mm, .357, and 40sw shooters are so confident in the power of their firearms they shoot for the body. I'd think that many of the small caliber shooters shot for the head in their given self defense situations, because of their knowledge on how small the caliber is. Good video.
I carry a Smith and Wesson 380 acp stocked with Hornady Critical Defense rounds. I love this particular pistol, its very accurate and it will stop almost any attacker. In the event that I get hit first, my wife can easily operate this weapon. Very little recoil and dependable.
Makes sense brother. My EDC is my Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380. I"m thinking of getting another one as a backup. Thank you for your video. Liked and Subscribed.... Peace!!!
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BEST 380 breakdown I've seen
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What a great video. Not just opinions but evidence based on real world events. Thanks!
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Thanks for the video. An officer in my city was killed by the hands of a 380 so I know what you saying is true if the round hits the right spot it will take a person out.
Thanks for your great post on the merits of the .380 acp. Fortunately, I have the Ruger LCP MAX with a 10 round magazine and 2, 12 round mags. That's the best capacity I'm aware of for the caliber. I also have the Bersa Thunder, an excellent .380 pistol.
Since this post, I've purchased a Ruger Security 380 and have one 15-round magazine and another 10-round magazine. It's slightly larger than many other .380 ACP handguns.
I have the Bersa Thunder Plus. It has a 15 round double stack capacity.
@@ryanhale4116 I'm very interested in the Bersa Thunder Plus.
Awesome presentation!
I have the Bersa thunder 380 plus and this pistol is awesome. also, my shot placement is better with 380 than any other pistol caliber that I own. my Bersa plus has 3 15round mags. oh yeahhhh Very nice informative video Sir!
I agree with you i carried a 43x but now i carry ruger maxx hot rounds love it
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
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Your excellent video is greatly appreciated. The data shows that despite higher energy delivered by 9s and 40s and 357s, etc., the clinical results (who’s still standing at the end of the defensive shooting) are the same. I love the Max; but when feasible, carrying those 380 rounds in a larger heavier M&P Shield EZ, a Bersa, or a Beretta Cheetah is best combination.
Thank you Louis!!! I agree 100%! A larger frame definitely gives you an advantage with recoil and even accuracy
I like the Bersa Thunder for a few reasons...longer barrel, barrel is fixed to the frame, accuracy, reliability and the all metal construction helps to tame the recoil.
I just purchased a Bersa Firestorm. I live in California so I'm doing the whole 10 day waiting thing. I own nothing but 9mm pistols so I picked this up for "Deep Concealment" and comfort. I will be getting my CCW in December.
Just picked up the p365 380 to use as a pocket gun. Planning on using the underwood xtreme defender rounds with it. Very impressed with what I’ve seen from them.
My P365-380 cycles the Underwood Extreme Defenders in standard pressure excellently. However, at 10 yards, the group is good but the group is considerably low and to the left. I'll try the Defenders in +P, and if that doesn't do the trick then I'll move over to Defiant Munitions and see how those perform.
A lot of what people think and believe is based upon hearsay and years of inexperience. In many cases it just comes down to personal opinions, prejudices and what you prefer to believe about something or someone. And this applies to a lot more than just firearms.
Basically, the .380 (9 x 17mm Kurz) is a close range round, 7 yards or less. I would guess that most self defense cases are measured in feet, not yards. Police and Military forces used this caliber for decades and found it adequate for most uses. In home use, I would be concerned about over penetration using more powerful ammunition. The .380 seems to be just the ticket for close in use. Also, recoil is lighter, and ease of charging your pistol is also easier. Being a senior citizen with arthritis, trying to rack the slide on a 9 x 19mm, or .45 acp is just not possible.
Thanks for the video.
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The slide racking part of your comment is underrated. Soo many compact 9mm’s are difficult to rack for sure.
Thanks for posting this. Very helpful! Is there a link to the research the LEO did, and/or the graphics you showed? I'd love to spend more time reviewing those.
Wow!I'm speechless this video was so informative and well presented.I have 3 guns and I'm about to buy the Walther PPK "James Bond" gun.💯💪🏼
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I'd take a 380 for CC. For home defense I don't know but I'm kinda leaning toward a 20 guage or 12 guage semi auto. You bust up in the house I kinda want it to get messy.
Interesting thoughts here. I have carried everything from .22 to .45 and have never felt under gunned. I do currently have a .380 as well and do agree it is easier to carry. Thanks for the video. 😎
I live in Georgia and carry a Ruger LCP max daily and love it..... I've got a Glock .380 and another Ruger Security .380 in the Nightstand...... I love the caliber and shoot it well.... .380 holds it own!
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Just ran across this, THANK YOU! for pointing out the extreme upside of 380...I get grief for my Bersa Thunder EDC 8&1...2 things, dependable & accurate & I'm less concerned with thru & thru at close range 15ft causing unwanted collateral damage...I also have 9mm that I carry on occasion, but rely on my 380
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I totally agree. I just wish the pricing was similar to 9mm in bulk.
Underwood Xtreme Defender and Xtreme Penetrator are my only carry 380 rounds. The numbers aren't as easily available now that Lehigh took the stats off their website, but they scored larger wound cavities than the 9.
Good video. You are so right. I’ve been in lots of gun stores where I could tell in the first 30 seconds that I knew a lot more about the guns they had than the person behind the counter. You were also right about studying the statistics of real life shootings, vs the shooting range tactical commando boys shooting into ballistic gel. The actual statistics of what happened in real life mean a lot more. I agree that Greg’s study is an excellent resource
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@@vlogmoor4992 done. I like your videos.
Have been carrying an original LCP for years, picking up my Max next week.
Great and accurate video and it made me go back and buy back my Glock 42 380 ACP and start using it again as my EDC.
I loved the Glock 43x 9mm, but the weight difference and I shoot the Glock 42 380 much better and it’s all about being accurate and shot placement. Thanks gain for the great video.