Thread: Which cartridge is more effective for self defense - 38 Special or 380 Auto?
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Old 05-10-2015, 04:23 PM
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Of course this debate is pointless. Everyone knows that .45ACP is the only proper caliber for a self-defense handgun.

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Originally Posted by mule69 View Post
I am not an expert but a fairly good shot with handguns. With my J frame 38 I am lucky to get three out of five rounds on the target at 30 feet. With my .380 PPK I can make one ragged hole at the same distance.
One ragged hole at 10 yards? Then this should be easy for you: Rastoff's Challenge- Dropping the Gauntlet
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