The 380 will punch holes. Is it enough power? Lets not go there, everyone is going to have a different opinion. I would feel better with the power of a 9mm or a .40 . I have shot my friends teeny/tiny LCP380 and it wants to pop out of my hand. I could only get off a couple of shots before I gave it back. I could shoot my 40c all day (which is slightly bigger than a shield).
Get out shoot both. If you are heading toward the 380, definitely shoot it.
The 380 is definitely smaller, but too small for me.
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