.380 ACP Utility

Kaiser T · January 13, 2011, 09:59 AM

Considering that the size and weight of 9mm semi-autos has reduced considerably over the past decade or so, one wonders about the utility of .380 ACP. Would it be right to state that a .380 semi-auto now basically serves the purpose of a pocket pistol only? It seems like an over-simplistic statement, but seems that is the reality. I am open to any comments/opinions. Thanks.

**Mike Irwin** · January 13, 2011, 10:15 AM

Kaiser,

Please post your questions ONLY once, and in the forum most applicable to your subject. Many, if not most, TFL members hit most of the forums and will see your question.

I moved the post (with 5 replies) you made in General Handgun discussion to the Semi-Auto Forum and am closing this one as a duplicate.

January 13, 2011, 09:59 AM	#1
Kaiser T Member Join Date: January 22, 2010 Posts: 93	.380 ACP Utility Considering that the size and weight of 9mm semi-autos has reduced considerably over the past decade or so, one wonders about the utility of .380 ACP. Would it be right to state that a .380 semi-auto now basically serves the purpose of a pocket pistol only? It seems like an over-simplistic statement, but seems that is the reality. I am open to any comments/opinions. Thanks.

January 13, 2011, 10:15 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	Kaiser, Please post your questions ONLY once, and in the forum most applicable to your subject. Many, if not most, TFL members hit most of the forums and will see your question. I moved the post (with 5 replies) you made in General Handgun discussion to the Semi-Auto Forum and am closing this one as a duplicate. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.