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sanantoniosooner
9/21/2007, 05:14 PM
Anybody have some suggestions on your favorite defensive rounds

I've got some Speer 90 grain GDHP and some Magsafe 380ACP+P 60 Gr D

I read an article that called into question the magsafe's reliability and wondered if anyone had any experience with them
rufnek05
9/21/2007, 05:17 PM
if you going to get a ACP, don't be a pansey about it, get a .45.
Mongo
9/21/2007, 05:19 PM
yes, I'd go ahead and buy .45 ACP rounds. They have more stopping power:D

The only problem with cheap ammo is not firing when the trigger is pulled, and when you are talking security purposes, that is unacceptable. Now for target practice, no biggy.
Mongo
9/21/2007, 05:20 PM
if you going to get a ACP, don't be a pansey about it, get a .45.


the stoner beat me to it:D
rufnek05
9/21/2007, 05:23 PM
the stoner beat me to it:D


just because I smoke, a lot, doesn't mean I don't know guns.

here's my baby.
http://www.acesindoorshooting.com/files/19670279.jpg
sanantoniosooner
9/21/2007, 05:24 PM
hey tards.

I have a .380. If you have useful information, go ahead.

.45's suck for concealed carry.
Mongo
9/21/2007, 05:26 PM
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Mongo
9/21/2007, 05:28 PM
hey tards.

I have a .380. If you have useful information, go ahead.

.45's suck for concealed carry.

eh hem


The only problem with cheap ammo is not firing when the trigger is pulled, and when you are talking security purposes, that is unacceptable. Now for target practice, no biggy.

that is all I got, now dont shoot your eye out
rufnek05
9/21/2007, 05:29 PM
hey tards.

I have a .380. If you have useful information, go ahead.

.45's suck for concealed carry.


oh, i didn't know you were using it for a CC.

I know PMC makes a pretty good .45 cartridge, sometimes I buy Speer. I use the 230 grain FMJ. But I don't have a .380. If I were you, just buy a few different brands and see which shoots better for you.
sanantoniosooner
9/21/2007, 05:30 PM
well, the ammo I listed wasn't cheap.

Does $20 for 8 rounds sound cheap to you?

or $17 for 20 rounds?
1stTimeCaller
9/21/2007, 05:31 PM
I don't think .45 ACP rounds will fit into his .380 ACP pistol.

And .40 S&W is a better round than .45. Idjits.

Other than that, I have no input on the subject.
sanantoniosooner
9/21/2007, 05:32 PM
This is it
http://www.yourgunparts.com/catalog/images/Thun380DLXMAGAZINE.jpg
rufnek05
9/21/2007, 05:33 PM
well, the ammo I listed wasn't cheap.

Does $20 for 8 rounds sound cheap to you?

or $17 for 20 rounds?


don't miss.
Mongo
9/21/2007, 05:33 PM
well, the ammo I listed wasn't cheap.

Does $20 for 8 rounds sound cheap to you?

or $17 for 20 rounds?

$20 for 8 rounds? You could afford a better cello.
rufnek05
9/21/2007, 05:34 PM
This is it
http://www.yourgunparts.com/catalog/images/Thun380DLXMAGAZINE.jpg


where do you carry it at? I know someone who carries their .380 on the inside of their hip
sanantoniosooner
9/21/2007, 05:35 PM
$20 for 8 rounds? You could afford a better cello.
well, for defensive rounds I hope I never shoot, I'll spend a little extra.

The knockdown on those rounds are higher than a .45 hollowpoint. But I read that Glasers feed more reliably
sanantoniosooner
9/21/2007, 05:37 PM
where do you carry it at? I know someone who carries their .380 on the inside of their hip
right now I carry it in the box. I just brought it home.
Harry Beanbag
9/21/2007, 05:40 PM
right now I carry it in the box.


Kinky.
1stTimeCaller
9/21/2007, 05:40 PM
don't worry about feeding. You'll just need one round. ;)
Turd_Ferguson
9/21/2007, 05:42 PM
This is my compact .45 I carry fairly easily.

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/long_guns/GAplastic_072205L.jpg
Petro-Sooner
9/21/2007, 06:06 PM
numchucks.

Then my fists of fury.
Jerk
9/21/2007, 09:03 PM
Don't let the hata's get you down, SAS.

The first rule of gunfighting is to bring a gun.
sooneron
9/21/2007, 11:41 PM
What does Ancient Chinese Penis have to do with ammo?
Zbird
9/21/2007, 11:50 PM
hey tards.

I have a .380. If you have useful information, go ahead.

.45's suck for concealed carry.


Keltec 380 small lightweight composite frame --great concealed carry --cheap

Keltec 9MM slightly larger still good concealed carry - my personal
olevetonahill
9/22/2007, 12:21 AM
As far as a defensive round Goes
Just call em Reggies :D
Dude a 380 is a puss gun . JMHO
If ya have to use it it in a defensive situation ? Just point and pull till you Click :D
Any body need or want some Ammo ?
I have 2 boxes of 380 ball rds , 6 boxes of 9MM 115 FMJs 4 boxes of 270s 2 of 270 silver tips
1 243 silvers
2 boxes of 300 Mags
make me an offer !:D
rufnek05
9/22/2007, 06:55 PM
This is my compact .45 I carry fairly easily.

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/long_guns/GAplastic_072205L.jpg



reminds me of the Snub nosed S&W .380 revolver. Great little guns, just hope the perp isn't more than 30 yards off and moving.
Rogue
9/22/2007, 07:23 PM
I had one for the same reason. Hated that little ****er so I got rid of it.
I load Mrs. Rogue's 32 with one round (the first) with bird shot and the rest some hollow points. When target practicing she shoots the face first and them aims center-mass. Same theory with the 12 guages at the house...face first then body shots. We load a few rounds of 00buck and a few of BBs.

My theory is like OV's...in theory shot placement is great but there's no substitute for just putting as much lead as possible downrange.

Thing I'd worry about with a .380 is wounding someone that would sue me later. But man you can keep that little sucker in your pants pocket and be discreet.
Turd_Ferguson
9/22/2007, 07:51 PM
reminds me of the Snub nosed S&W .380 revolver. Great little guns, just hope the perp isn't more than 30 yards off and moving.

It actually handles quite well. I can throw a descent group at about 30ft. But if there 30 yards away, I wouldn't waste my rounds.;)
sanantoniosooner
9/22/2007, 08:46 PM
If James Bond can get by with a .380, I can.