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[CAM38]

Sure, I don't need any research, I base my capabilities off my skill and experience.  Why carry then? Seems most encounters I.e. muggings, carjackings, etc. The assailant doesn't present a weapon till within close range.

[CAM38]

So if at 20 feet, a gun is worthless over a knife, at what point would you shoot?  I'm not looking to spend time in the clink, so taking pop shots at the guy with a knife across the parking lot isn't gonna happen. 

[mountainman]

The best defense towards a mugging is situational awareness. Up close and quick, NO caliber of handgun in the concealed position will do you much good. A better defense would be keeping your eyes and ears open to any threat within that zone, and keep them outside that zone, the best you can. Up close, with a knife, or defending with a knife, you best have some training. I have received that training, and some of it pretty new techniques, but lets me say, you probably won't walk away without some blood leaking yourself...keep em at a distance, gives you time to draw and defend yourself..

[turkeyfeather]

The best defense towards a mugging is situational awareness. Up close and quick, NO caliber of handgun in the concealed position will do you much good. A better defense would be keeping your eyes and ears open to any threat within that zone, and keep them outside that zone, the best you can. Up close, with a knife, or defending with a knife, you best have some training. I have received that training, and some of it pretty new techniques, but lets me say, you probably won't want away without some blood leaking yourself...keep em at a distance, gives you time to draw and defend yourself..

[mountainman]

If you have a handgun drawn at the same time as a bad guy, you stand a chance. If you have a knife out (and some skill) at the same time as a bad guy, you stand a good chance. But if bad guy already has a knife, handgun, or baseball bat (insert any weapon here) and you are still holstered,you had best be moving!

[rtspring]

Rt,

I recommend that you carry an RPG and start practicing soon.

I prefer TLAM-D. Over a RPG

Anytime you wanna put your .380 up against my .40 let me know! 

[turkeyfeather]

Anytime you wanna put your .380 up against my .40 let me know! 

Nobody said that a. 380 would compare to a. 40 or. 45. All those of us who actually have them or like them are saying is that they can be effective and do the job without the concern of having to try to conceal a large weapon. Some of us are not big enough to hide a large gun. I'd also add that I have yet to see volunteers to prove that a. 380 wont work. I think that right there says enough.

[CAM38]

Rt, the lady carries the .380, I pack a .44mag.  I see your .40 and raise ya 

[rtspring]

Rt, the lady carries the .380, I pack a .44mag.  I see your .40 and raise ya 

The way I see it! Whats the purpose of drawing your weapon?  To wound? Or to kill?   Many other Calibers beat the .380 hands down!  There are also many models that are perfect for women, in bigger calibers!

Why drive the Kia when the Caddy is so much better

[turkeyfeather]

Why drive the Kia when the Caddy is so much better

Let me turn this around on you. Why pay the extra costs of puchasing and owning a Caddy when a Kia will do the job. Just cause you can doesnt mean you should or have to. Unless its a show-off, compensation thing.

[rtspring]

How Reliable is the Kia Compared to the Caddy?   Your splitting hairs here!

Bad guy breaks in your house! You have two pistols sitting next to one another. One is a .380 other is .40!  No one in there right mind would grab the .380 over the .40

[Heredoggydoggy]

If you have a handgun drawn at the same time as a bad guy, you stand a chance. If you have a knife out (and some skill) at the same time as a bad guy, you stand a good chance. But if bad guy already has a knife, handgun, or baseball bat (insert any weapon here) and you are still holstered,you had best be moving!

I've heard it said that most people pull a gun and want to stand there and talk about it.  That's when you pull out yours and shoot him! 

[turkeyfeather]

How Reliable is the Kia Compared to the Caddy?   Your splitting hairs here!

Bad guy breaks in your house! You have two pistols sitting next to one another. One is a .380 other is .40!  No one in there right mind would grab the .380 over the .40

Your not paying attention RT. We are arent discussing home defense purposes here. We are talking about a small ccw weapon.

[mountainman]

How Reliable is the Kia Compared to the Caddy?   Your splitting hairs here!

Bad guy breaks in your house! You have two pistols sitting next to one another. One is a .380 other is .40!  No one in there right mind would grab the .380 over the .40

Your not paying attention RT. We are arent discussing home defense purposes here. We are talking about a small ccw weapon.

[Heredoggydoggy]

How Reliable is the Kia Compared to the Caddy?   Your splitting hairs here!

Bad guy breaks in your house! You have two pistols sitting next to one another. One is a .380 other is .40!  No one in there right mind would grab the .380 over the .40

No bad guy in his right mind would stand there looking down the barrel of either one!    Simple--you empty the 380 into him, and while he's looking at the holes in his body, you grab the .40 and finish the job!