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Old 07-29-2014, 11:15 AM
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Question Taurus m 380 acp Revolver

Hello all:

Does anyone here have any experience with the little Taurus M 380 acp Revolver. I have seriously thought of getting one but have halted? And why I do not know?

Any owners out there?

Any considerers out there (if there is such a think?)?

Any other opinions out there?

Let me hear back from you either pro or con.

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Old 07-29-2014, 11:20 AM
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Completely useless, risky buy with underpowered cartridge.
I want one.
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Old 07-29-2014, 01:09 PM
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Completely useless, risky buy with underpowered cartridge.
I want one.
The 380 ACP is what started WWI
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Old 07-29-2014, 01:21 PM
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure which side of the .380 debate the Archduke is on.
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Old 07-29-2014, 01:23 PM
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Check out this review.
https://www.firearmsforum.com/Firear...4572/?Search=Y
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Old 07-29-2014, 01:32 PM
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Interesting read. I can see .380 working out better like .45acp in a revolver since its more straight walled vs tapered like 9x19. It's low recoil/blast would make it nice for recoil averse looking for an easy shooting lightweight snubby.
I like .38sp tons better, but I get the idea of this gun.
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