I carry an XDm 9mm Compact as my every day carry weapon I have no issue with a 9mm as my every day weapon. The link below seems to confirm that shot placement is key (within reason) and capacity will take you farther than "knock down power" based on statistics from LEOs in shooting incidents.Canon1d4 wrote:I'm getting ready to buy another gun, something like a pocket pistol. I need something to carry when I can't carry a real gun. I'm looking at the Sig 938 and the 238. I'm not much of a fan of either 9mm or 380, I normally carry a Kimber CDPII ultra .45, but sometimes it would be nice to have something smaller according to how I dress. I was wondering if anyone had any real life experience with the 380. The 380 is about 1/2" shorter than the 9mm, so it would be easier to drop in a pocket. I worry about the results though if you actually had to use it. Your thought will be appreciated.
http://looserounds.com/2014/09/21/fbi-9 ... -division/
I also own a Smith and Wesson Bodyguard .380 which I carry occasionally during the summer when I'm wearing shorts or lighter clothes. I hear a lot of talk about .380 not having enough punch etc. but I have no issue counting on it for self defense. I think well placed shots from a .380 will stop threats effectively.
My two cents...