Deaf Smith
Member
I suggest each of you get a 5 shot J frame and a plain single stack .380 (Bersa will do fine.) In low light fire the weapons empty at a IDPA/IPSC target with a dark shirt at, oh, 5 yards. Do this once two handed, and once one handed. Shoot fast. Use DA for the revolver and SA/DA action for the .380. Compare hits, not only number but placment of those hits.
Do not be supprised if the .380 way way outshoots the .38 snub under those conditions.
Now I carry a 340PD centennial with real .357 magnums in it, and I'm quite good with it.. but I can say from much experience that the .380 auto is a much easier weapon to get good hits with.
So think about this. Unless you have a spare J frame that you dedicat to practice (like I have) and you shoot it each week with realistic shooting exercises (like I do) then I suggest a hard look at a good .380.
Do not be supprised if the .380 way way outshoots the .38 snub under those conditions.
Now I carry a 340PD centennial with real .357 magnums in it, and I'm quite good with it.. but I can say from much experience that the .380 auto is a much easier weapon to get good hits with.
So think about this. Unless you have a spare J frame that you dedicat to practice (like I have) and you shoot it each week with realistic shooting exercises (like I do) then I suggest a hard look at a good .380.
