Modern. 380 rounds vs 9mm

[SCEMan]

How do you carry your BG 2.0?

Front or back pocket as needed.
I've got a couple:
Sticky holster SM2 (soft)
Pocket Aholster (Kydex)

 

[Monocrom]

10 yards or 30 feet away.... Got to be honest, most self-defense encounters happen at far shorter distances. Sometimes as short as 7 feet. If we're talking a micro .380 or 9mm mainly for concealment, hitting a center mass target with precise accuracy at 30 feet away is a tiny consideration. Point shooting needs to be emphasized with such small handguns.

 

[xxo]

10 yards or 30 feet away.... Got to be honest, most self-defense encounters happen at far shorter distances. Sometimes as short as 7 feet. If we're talking a micro .380 or 9mm mainly for concealment, hitting a center mass target with precise accuracy at 30 feet away is a tiny consideration. Point shooting needs to be emphasized with such small handguns.

Most self defense shootings seem to take place between 4 feet/arms length and 12 feet - close enough to point shoot, but I like to train until I can consistently put 4 out of 5 rounds in a 6 inch circle at 10-15 yards using the sights.

You also have to consider contact range shooting.....this is where the lowly snub-nosed revolver really shines since it won't go out of battery and fail to fire if you need to press it against someone and it won't jam if you don't have a good grip and there's no slide to get caught on something.

 

[orbital]

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Hard to find ballistics with 3.5" .380 barrel. S&B tested at that length

9 mm BROWNING COURT / 380 AUTO – FMJ 92 GRS SB380A – Sellier & Bellot

www.sellierbellot.us

S&B started in 1825
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Top-o-line JHP (longer barrel on this)

9 mm BROWNING COURT / 380 AUTO – XRG-D 77 GRS SB380XA – Sellier & Bellot

www.sellierbellot.us

 

[SCEMan]

.this is where the lowly snub-nosed revolver really shines since it won't go out of battery and fail to fire if you need to press it against someone and it won't jam if you don't have a good grip and there's no slide to get caught on something.

Or thru your coat pocket (S&W 442 EN) in cold weather...

 

[dc38]

Or thru your coat pocket in cold weather...

How does a confined space like a coat pocket treat the muzzle/cylinder flash?

 

[SCEMan]

How does a confined space like a coat pocket treat the muzzle/cylinder flash?

Thankfully no firsthand experience, but this guy covers it pretty well:

 

[dc38]

Thankfully no firsthand experience, but this guy covers it pretty well:

Ah...it has been a while since I've watched any of Paul Harrell's videos

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

Or thru your coat pocket (S&W 442 EN) in cold weather...

I'm not familiar with the EN suffix. What is that, "Extra Nice"? :crackup:

 

[knucklegary]

Ah...it has been a while since I've watched any of Paul Harrell's videos

In the beginning shows Paul's qualifying badges earned while in Army. That first badge top left corner is the highest one can achieve.. The burgundy parka melted the pocket, luckily it didn't keep burning.

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

In the beginning shows Paul's qualifying badges earned while in Army. That first badge top left corner is the highest one can achieve.. The burgundy parka melted the pocket, luckily it didn't keep burning.

The first shot pretty much opens the pocket up to sticking the barrel and maybe even the whole revolver out of the hole. That is the best case scenario, I think. Worst case scenario is that the lining fouls the hammer and cylinder, locking them up, while the cylinder gap flame has ignited the coat, and proceeds to cook you while assailant falls to the ground laughing.

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

 

[Monocrom]

How does a confined space like a coat pocket treat the muzzle/cylinder flash?

A hot, burning hole is a small price to pay for staying alive. Though careful not to set yourself on fire.

 

[Monocrom]

Ah...it has been a while since I've watched any of Paul Harrell's videos

R.I.P. to a great man taken far too soon.

 

[SCEMan]

I'm not familiar with the EN suffix. What is that, "Extra Nice"? :crackup:

Electroless Nickel plated. I bought it in '95.
Polished trigger, action job and CT Laser grips.

 

[SCEMan]

The first shot pretty much opens the pocket up to sticking the barrel and maybe even the whole revolver out of the hole. That is the best case scenario, I think. Worst case scenario is that the lining fouls the hammer and cylinder, locking them up, while the cylinder gap flame has ignited the coat, and proceeds to cook you while assailant falls to the ground laughing.

I can't imagine a scenario where I'd be carrying a handgun in the pocket of a nylon windbreaker/jacket.

Here's a real world Darwin Award Candidate in action:

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

Electroless Nickel plated. I bought it in '95.
Polished trigger, action job and CT Laser grips.
View attachment 82521

Ahhh, okay. I didn't know that they did a EN 442. Sweet. Pre-lock, too! Extra sweet!

 

[knucklegary]

Electroless Nickel plated. I bought it in '95.
Polished trigger, action job and CT Laser grips.
View attachment 82521

Did you blur out the S&W logo on the frame?
That's a gun to look for @IMA SOL MAN

 

[SCEMan]

Did you blur out the S&W logo on the frame?
That's a gun to look for @IMA SOL MAN

Pre-lock 442s with forged internals have the logo on the side plate.

 

[raggie33]

Btw what are you all carrying? Im gunless now but i like the bodyguard 2.0 comp