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Originally Posted by Randallflagg
Nice pistol. I'm of the mind set that when carrying smaller is better. I like to go as small as possible. For me, that is either a Walther PPK or a Bersa Thunder.
And anyone that tells you that a .380 won't stop someone - they don't know the new ammo.
Besides - 7 rounds to the chest will generally stop ANYONE - regardless of caliber.
The other thing about a carry gun - it should be used to get you OUT of a situation as quickly as possible.
I HAVE carried (on occasion) my 1911 - and it's miserable.  |
My CC instructor, who is an ex-Marine and ex-Chicago cop, wouldn't even let anybody in the class unless they had at least a 9mm. His duty weapon was a full sized Glock in 45. Remember, Mike Brown took five rounds of 40 and kept coming - it took a sixth shot to the head to finally drop him. And under duress, you can't assume that you're going to hit like you're at the range. I want bigger rounds than a .380, and plenty of them.
I carry an all metal CZ 75 compact. Yeah, it's heavy. I deal with it.