The Ruger LCP vs .38 small frame revolver for Defense Pocket Pistol

[frogger]

I actually have both and alternate which I carry depending on what I'm wearing and how large the pockets are.

[TAB]

I'd much rather have the 38, I've never been impressed with a pocket pistol, not to mention the fact that slide bite, is a real danger in a life or death fight...

[Hazcat]

Slide bite is BS IMHO.  Yep, if you grab ANY gun wrong it will be 'uncomfortable' to fire.

I can palm a basketball and have NEVER been 'bitten' by a slide,

[TAB]

Thats true, if you grab a gun wrong, it will hurt.  Ever seen a broken thumb form some one that wraped thier thumb around when they were shooting a auto... 3 pins later...it works ok.  ( inlaw did it about 10 years ago)

[Ckott]

I carry a S&W snubby everywhere. I just like the .38SP +P round over the .380 acp.
But that's just me.

If I feel the need I'll add a Sig 239 .40 in a  VM2.

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[vsorrentino]

I carry a Ruger LCP 24/7. Most times I don't know it's there. If I can't drop a BG with 7 rounds of 380 ACP HP, well then I deserve whatever he's dishin out. LOL

[Big Frank]

.38 +P definately has more power but it's still not enough. I'd rather have 7 rounds of .380 than 5 of standard pressure .38 but with +P it'd more of a toss up. Neither would be the optimum caliber and you may need several shots to put someone down. A 6-shot .327 Federal would be better than either one.

[bjtraz]

I have a Taurus .357, and a KelTec P3AT, both with Don Hume pocket holsters. I like the .357, but I LOVE the KelTec. I can wear it with any kind of pants/shorts, not so with the .357. I firmly believe the best gun is the one you are wearing. There are more powerful, larger capacity guns out there, but I know me. I won't carry if not comfortable.

BJ

[MOREGUNS]

I carry a Kel-Tec everyday, I have several carry guns and the best advise I can offer is to find the one that fits you best, and is going to be comfortable to carry. You need to be able to forget about it, if you gun is uncomfortable or cumbersome you will most likely just leave it at home..

[ericire12]

.38 +P definately has more power but it's still not enough. I'd rather have 7 rounds of .380 than 5 of standard pressure .38 but with +P it'd more of a toss up. Neither would be the optimum caliber and you may need several shots to put someone down. A 6-shot .327 Federal would be better than either one.

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