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I had a thought about the lowly little .380 acp. We've all seen the studies in recent years regarding the real world efficacy of handgun calibers, and how "modern technology" has made the 9mm as effective as the .40 S&W, and even the mighty .45 acp.
These studies are interesting, what they indicate about the statistical effectiveness of different rounds, and especially how little difference there is. Everyone talks about how comparatively effective the 9mm is, but what I don't hear anyone talking about is how the lowly little .380 comes off as nearly as effective as much bigger rounds.
I'm not saying we should all ditch our 9mms and .45s for mouse guns; I just thought it was a fascinating statistical quirk. It also makes me feel a little better about occasionally carrying a .380.
These studies are interesting, what they indicate about the statistical effectiveness of different rounds, and especially how little difference there is. Everyone talks about how comparatively effective the 9mm is, but what I don't hear anyone talking about is how the lowly little .380 comes off as nearly as effective as much bigger rounds.
I'm not saying we should all ditch our 9mms and .45s for mouse guns; I just thought it was a fascinating statistical quirk. It also makes me feel a little better about occasionally carrying a .380.