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CDW4ME · April 11, 2009, 06:43 AM

The Kel-Tec P32 or P3AT can be carried in my front pocket a 38 snub won't work.

Now, to answer the question using a chrono "apples to apples":
P32 with 65 gr. Federal Hydra Shok 804 fps = 93# KE
P3AT with 90 gr. Federal Hydra Shok 845 fps = 143# KE
The 380 bullet is actually 10% wider (.355 VS .32) and carries 35% more KE.
I sold the P32 and bought a 2nd 380.

For the folks who chimed in about the .38 snub:
My Mag-na-Ported model 442 shot a 110 Win. Silvertip @ 821 FPS = 165# KE
Yes, it's losing some velocity due to porting and I used a standard, not +p load, but bullet diameter is the same as the 380. The 38 special has the same bullet diameter with more KE, but it still won't fit in my pocket.

April 11, 2009, 06:43 AM	#46
CDW4ME Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 1,321	The Kel-Tec P32 or P3AT can be carried in my front pocket a 38 snub won't work. Now, to answer the question using a chrono "apples to apples": P32 with 65 gr. Federal Hydra Shok 804 fps = 93# KE P3AT with 90 gr. Federal Hydra Shok 845 fps = 143# KE The 380 bullet is actually 10% wider (.355 VS .32) and carries 35% more KE. I sold the P32 and bought a 2nd 380. For the folks who chimed in about the .38 snub: My Mag-na-Ported model 442 shot a 110 Win. Silvertip @ 821 FPS = 165# KE Yes, it's losing some velocity due to porting and I used a standard, not +p load, but bullet diameter is the same as the 380. The 38 special has the same bullet diameter with more KE, but it still won't fit in my pocket.