Picked up an LCP in a trade to fill the niche in my collection for an easily concealable summer carry piece for the few times when I cant get away with my Glocks (wearing board shorts or a suit, etc.). WOW IS IT SMALL
However, after doing some research it seems like a lot of people really feel that .380 is a sub par caliber for defense and I should at least jump up to a .38 snubbie...
So what do you guys think?
I know the LCP is tiny, but will a J Frame be able to conceal at least close to as well as the LCP?
Is the tiny size of the LCP worth the downgrade in caliber?
Is there really a significant difference in power between the .380 and .38special? I am in AZ so not too worried about layers of clothing...
Should I just be content with the LCP and not get sucked into the caliber war?
Sorry for all the questions, but I do not have a lot of $$ to burn on gus so need to make the smartest decisions I can....
Thank you,
-Harry