Some people like the 380. Goes way back to 1908 when the Colt went from 1903 32 acp to 380 in 1908. Beware of the Colt 1903-08 they fire if dropped,even if safety is on. The hammer jumps the sear on impact. Allso the German army picked the 32 over the 380 in both wars and post-war l.e.It penetrates better to reach vitals , the 380. Fmj is the best for defence and well as 32. Hollow points are a waste in less than 9mm. JOHN BROWNING FIXED THE PROBLEM OF THE 1903,08 POCKET AUTO WITH THE 1910 BROWNING POCKET AUTO,WHICH LOCKED THE SEAR IN PLACE SO IT WOULD NOT GO OFF IF DROPPED. He went to Colt with the new improved 1910,but there C.E.O. said no we not not want to pay you . So he went to F.N. to make them.