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by Purplehood
Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:33 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Why so may fireams in .40
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Re: Why so may fireams in .40

austinrealtor wrote:If there's a .380 vs. Silly String duel at 10 paces, I'll take the .380. At any distance really.

Of course, if it's a Jennings/Bryco .380 that might be a fair fight because both the Saturday Night Special and the can of silly string probably weigh about the same and can he thrown equally well.

But if it's a quality .380, I'll take it over no gun at all.
I agree.
My .380 is a high-quality Micro Desert Eagle. And when it runs out of ammo it is actually quite heavy for its size, and might make a crude but effective blunt-missile.
by Purplehood
Wed Nov 17, 2010 7:45 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Why so may fireams in .40
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Re: Why so may fireams in .40

A .380 in your hand at bad-breath range is an effective weapon against an unarmored attacker. I wouldn't dream of trying to shoot it at any distances past that. Too few rounds in the magazine and too high a chance of missing.
I would prefer my .40, but I can't always carry one.
by Purplehood
Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Why so may fireams in .40
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Re: Why so may fireams in .40

NavAir wrote:Chocolate and vanilla. Others have alluded to the factors which are probably more important than caliber, when it comes to putting rounds on target, like grip, size, weight, etc. I have 2 40 cal autos, a Sig 226 and Sig 239. I haven't noticed an excessive impulse with those firearms over my .380 (or my 38 S&W for that matter). I am accuarte with all of my firearms.

Steve
I cannot make that claim with handguns (different story with a long gun). That is why ergonomics is such an issue with me.
by Purplehood
Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Why so may fireams in .40
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Re: Why so may fireams in .40

I carried both the 9mm and .45 in the Military. My little hands were happier with the .45 grip on the M1911. 3 out of 4 of my handguns are .40 caliber because they are even more ergonomic for my hands. My .380 is horrible in every respect except it is the "go-to" gun to have when I have reason not to carry my .40's.

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