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Originally Posted by otis24
I suppose the .380 has its purpose. Got a NAA Guardian in .380 for my wife, will probably sell it and get her a 642. It seems everyone is trying to hit the market with new pistols chambered in .380. Whats with this resurrgence in popularity of the .380?
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Honestly, when S&W came out with the M&P 380EZ is when I saw the popularity of .380 ACP skyrocket. It's not like .380 is new - it has been around forever - but I believe the 380EZ is the gun that made it popular again. With the sheer number of 380EZs that S&W sold it's not surprising that .380 ACP went through the roof.
It's smaller and easier to shoot than even 9mm and more reliable and harder-hitting than .22LR, which all seem to be important to new shooters and those who might have issues with something larger. In the right pistol it is easy to shoot and easy to shoot well which both builds confidence and can make shooting fun even for the novice or less-able shooter.
Just my two cents!