.380 vs. 9x18 for a Small CCW piece?

[antsi]

Since you can get a 9mm in a smaller platform than any 9X18 I know of, why would you eliminate the 9mm?

Some people find guns more shootable when there is an optimal fit between the size of the gun and the power of the cartridge.

Not me, though. I'm looking for a gunsmith to design my dream CCW piece: The .50 BMG Ultra-Micro Carry. If it's all about getting the most powerful cartridge crammed into the smallest possible gun, I'm not messing around.

As for the original question, I don't think it makes any practical difference. Find the gun you like better, then look on the side to see what it's chambered in.

 

[Oppy]

Such a close call. Pick the one that you like (and that likes you the best - fits hand well etc) and get to know it. I have a CZ82 and really like it. Bersa makes a very nice 380. Take some time and enjoy comparing them all.

 

[Glockorama]

9x18 Hornandy!

 

[stevereno1]

Six of one, Half dozen of the other. Same round for the most part. Makarov is a bad ass pistol, but the browning bda is a cool little .380 as well. Either is good as far as low-powered 9mm's go.