who carries .380's?

The guns that chamber this round typically sport prohibited length barrels. Why not 9mm? The ammo is much cheaper than .380, and the guns are everywhere.

If she really wants a .380, I hear Browning is bringing out an 85% size 1911 called the "Right 380" or some such thing. It's the same size as their 1911 in .22LR.

Link found:
http://www.browning.com/products/interactive/firearms/1911-380/
 
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As stated, not many .380s available in restricted. Maybe consider 9mm or a revolver in .38 special....

Interammo had .380 makarovs, but they're no longer on the website. The 9x18 isn't much different, and not too expensive from CanadaAmmo.
 
I found this online too but can't find any for sale. I have three .380's but they are all prohib 12(6).
Guns & Ammo Television
Glock's Model 34 .380 Pistol
One of the most anticipated handgun launches in recent years is in the spotlight on this week's show as we conduct a hand's on review with Glock's new model 34 .380 pistol. While Glock has been a major player in the semi-auto pistol market with its 9mm, 10mm, .40 and .45 pistols, many handgunners have turned their attention to the little .380.
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The .380 Glock G42 just launched down south. Usually takes a few years to get up here... Not sure if someone will make an extended barrel, as the stock barrel is 83mm and needs another inch to be legal...

The full size G25 has been made in Austria for years, but can't be imported into the States because of their own goofy laws.
 
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.380 ammo is hard to find and expensive. The guns that shoot the round are usually prohib length and small as previously stated which means the recoil is relatively the same as a bigger gun in 9mm. As PE said, 9mm or .38 Spl with 148gr HBWC would be a comfortable choice.
 
That little 1911 style .380 is about the same size as a "1911" water pistol I have.

Neat, but for carry I would prefer a .357/.38 revolver unless the auto was absolutely flawless in function.

Plus, the brass cases on the ground thing.
 
She should try a .380 first. .380's are usually small and blowback and have a bit of a snap to them. She may be better with a 9mm that is light loaded. It is certainly cheaper to shoot than a .380
 
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She should try a .380 first. .380's are usually small and blowback and have a bit of a snap to them. She may be better with a 9mm that is light loaded. It is certainly cheaper to shoot than a .380
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Have to agree with this, had a Colt Pocket Hammerless in 380. Pretty cool to shoot, but "snappy" is a pretty good description. Poly framed 9mm will be light and pleasant to shoot.
 
+1 on a good 9mm instead.
If the pistol runs straight blowback, the felt recoil will be worse than a 9mm from a locked breech.
I'd suggest a Glock 19, these are plentiful, made for a smaller hand, carried by all the actors in New York City police dramas, and more pleasant to shoot than most 380 pistols because the back strap is nice and wide. I find the Gen 4 pistols have milder felt recoil, due to the two stage recoil spring. If you need to tame the recoil further, there is the DPMS multi-spring system for $100 or so.
 
A good choice for what? The .380 ACP is not a target cartridge or a shooting game cartridge. And, as mentioned, nearly all .380 pistols are prohibited.
 
I shoot 9 mm all the time .
The reason I'm buying the Browning 1911 in .380 is because , given its barrel length and design , it is likely to have similar or even less recoil then the 9mms I own . That and the fact that I have the 1911 in .22 and its a fantastic little pistol .
From most of what I've read , those tiny pistols in .380 are heavier recoil , but we can't even get those " pocket " pistols here as they are prohibed .
The new Browning looks like a winner to me .
If we ever had the right to concealed carry , it looks like a great option . Small , but not too small and enough gun to be a viable self defence calibre ( I'm sure many would disagree though ) .
 
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