Some say a .380 isn;t enough

[Weevil]

No ifs ands or buts---the 9mm is superior to the .380----if you can't accurately shoot a subcompact 9mm----then go with a .380. If you CAN accurately shoot a subcompact 9mm then why on earth would you go with a .380? As for the weight R9 is 13.5 oz and IF trouble strikes I'd rather have a 13.5 oz 9mm then a 10oz .380---but that's just me.

Well I notice Rohrbaugh also offers the same pistol in a .380 version.


Now why in the world do you suppose they would do that.


Could it be some people value control more than power in a small pistol???


But hey that's not you!


No ifs and or buts the more powerful the round the less control you will have in a small pistol.

If you prefer power over control fine but don't be a fool, there is no way a small 9mm pistol is going to be as easy to shoot as the same size .380.

Control vs. Power

Why is that such a difficult concept for you to comprehend???


If you feel you the 9mm is the optimum round and gives you sufficient control fine, but obviously not everyone does or companies like Rohrbaugh wouldn't make a .380 version, now would they?

 

[klash545]

personally i wouldn't want to be shot with ANY caliber

 

[Mayo]

Uh---for girlie men who can't accurately shoot a 9mm, because there are stubborn .380 lovers until something happens then they wish for a 9 or more, because more women and kids are starting to shoot as well as elderly people with arthritis. If you can't handle the 9 then shoot the .380 or .32 or as low as you need.

 

[jbkebert]

Uh---for girlie men who can't accurately shoot a 9mm, because there are stubborn .380 lovers until something happens then they wish for a 9 or more, because more women and kids are starting to shoot as well as elderly people with arthritis. If you can't handle the 9 then shoot the .380 or .32 or as low as you need.

Boy now I have been found out. The 9mm while harnessing the power of the hammer of Thor. You must have the arms of Thor to weild such raw power. You must reek like the musk of a elk with so much hulk to shoot a 9mm. I will accept my quiet meek life as a contrator and find a .380 to match my nailbelt so I can be a the preettiest girlie man I can be.

 

[larryh1108]

Mayo is just a troll trying to stir up some excitement. He must be bored.

 

[Mayo]

[Mayo is just a troll trying to stir up some excitement. He must be bored.
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Yeah, that must be it---a troll who's been here for 6 years! .380ists kill their own arguements buy using other calibers for other situations. If you feel adequately manned with the .380 then use it all the time---BUG, Truck/car, home, range---oh no, I want a full size for those situations they say---oh must be only subcompact pockets come in .380---oh no, R9. Well I shoot a .380 better---that's sounds like a YOU problem--no reason you can't be proficient in a 9mm----well, well the cost----OK, that 1 I'll give ya.

 

[aryfrosty]

.380s

I am very comfortable with my Sig P238. I try to use good judgement in ammo choices and I don't believe I'm undergunned.
One reply to someone who might ask about .380s could be that a .380 is also known as "9mm Short". A "10mm Short" is a .40S&W.

 

[Sam1911]

Wow. Just when I thought a caliber war thread was FINALLY going to be of some value ... and it get's ruined by exaggerated claims, taunting, and absurd hyperbole!

I can't believe it! Unprecedented!

And I thought ... *sniff* ... at LONG last ... *sob* ... I just might finally discover ... *sniff* ... which gun ... *sob* ... I DO want to be shot by! And now you all have RUINED it!






*sigh*