My wife sold her 38 snubby and got this 380. Loves it more than her 38 spl. Shoots great. If you wonder about a 380 for SD purposes then try the Underwood 380 (65 gr) with that Lehigh solid copper fluted bullet in +P. Excellent penetration and PWC
better than normal 380 HP's.
+P is not recommended for this pistol but I fired fifty rounds of that ammo and it handled it fine. So, okay for carrying but I would't practice with any +P in it.
G'luck and stay safe.
Poli Viejo