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Concealed carry for my wife & mom
sjwsti:
Actually no disagreement here at all. The figures I mentioned are with JHP`s.
The Buffalo Bore .380s are a solid flat point and as such will perform very differently. Penetration doesnt seem to be a problem with this loading but overpenetration might.
Gotta love a product description like this -
"You can expect 20+ inches of straight-line penetration in flesh and bone with this load. If you are worried about over penetration with this load, DON'T! You chose to carry a tiny under-powered 380 auto pistol and the trade-off is that you are now going to have to stay alive with that pistol and over penetration will be the least of your worries if you end up needing this gun to save yourself or your family"
- Shawn
JimP:
--- Quote ---Probably a .38 of some kind that's heavy enough to soak up some recoil.
--- End quote ---
Ruger SP101's in .357 (3 1/16" barrel)are heavy and downright mild with .38's in them.
JimP:
..... As for a 9mm auto, my brother recently bought a Ruger SR9c that he likes very much. I have not shot it yet, but he really seems to like it.
Rich B:
The LCP has a nasty kick to it due to the narrow backstrap and light weight. The trigger is pretty poor too. It's not a fun or pleasant gun to shoot.
Good call on the small 9mm. I'd take my G26 over a LCP any day of the week in terms of shoot comfort, firepower, and reliability.
For mom, check out a S&W 640 (stainless J-frame Centennial) or Ruger SP-101. If she wants something a little bigger, S&W has a 686 3" listed on their site. It's an L-frame with a hammer.
For used stuff, there are a few K-frame snubbies that S&W made.
A-FIXER:
I myself like the xd-9 to me compact enough to carry and large enough for control.
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