You know this is a good point actually, if you're going to carry a 380 of this size why not just go to the 9mm. Sure I get slide pull and less recoil and all but when you really think about one chambered bad person with bad intentions you won't remember recoil. Sadly you likely won't remember if your gun fails to go bang or if you do remember it won't be a fond memory. Just my most humble opinion and for the record I do sometimes carry a BG 380.