Maybe the effects on steel knockdown targets are not the best way to gauge effectiveness on a person. My club also uses them sometimes to activate a swinging target for IDPA and the guys with the 9mm usually take multiple rounds to knock it down, while the guys with .45's only have to hit it once.oohrah wrote:my two cents. I have a Ruger LCP 380 Auto. It is easy to CC, but that ammo has serious limitations IMO.
At my club range we have steel knockdowns. This week, they were freshly painted, so I could see the impacts. My ,45 PX4 had no problem at ten yards. From the same distance, I could see the 380 rounds making marks, but the 10 inch dia. plates would not fall down. I'm thinking maybe an LC9.
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- Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:08 am
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Re: 9mm vs 380
- Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
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Re: 9mm vs 380
Looks like a great little BUG. I've never carried a BUG, but began considering something smaller for more discrete carry when the wardrobe designates it and for possible use as a BUG. I was going to mention the gun I've been thinking about, the little XD-S 9mm 3.3". That's if you wanted to do 9mm. I haven't decided that yet or to go with the .45ACP that is the same size. Almost had one here a little while ago, but it was sold out from under me.