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Originally Posted by Fishinfool
In my humble opinion, if size, weight, and reliability are of a concern - probably the only reason for carrying a .380 as apposed to something bigger with more juice, then its hard to beat the Ruger LCP. Mine has been ultra reliable, as have most I have heard of, and I don't think you can get a .380 in a smaller, lighter package.
Larry
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That small, light package is also hindered by the short barrel as the .380 ACP takes a disproportionately large hit in sort barrel performance. Consequently, the 2.75" barrel marginalizes an already marginal caliber.
I do carry a Kimber Micro as a back up and it has the same 2.75" barrel, but if I'm shooting it, it's because 7 rounds of .357 Mag, or alternatively 13 rounds of 9mm Luger have not solved the problem, so I'm already in deep kimchi.