FrankenMauser
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Those Hydra-Shoks are sexy.If you want to make the argument that the bigger diameter bullet is always going to be superior, then I'll take a bigger & heavier bullet at 750 fps from my nightstand companion.
I was only referring to that single comparison, for "bigger is better". I try to take things on a case-by-case basis. There is definitely something to be said for projectile diameter, but velocity can work its own magic. And, for SD, everything depends on the bullet. I consider a small bullet that expands properly, to be superior to a large bullet that fails. But, we all have our own opinions.
...Just like the extra round. I understand it's a big deal to some people, and respect that. I'm just indifferent, for my own use. (It comes from my personal philosophy for concealed carry and home defense, which would take far too long to explain.)
I was planning on picking up a Sig P238HD as my primary carry, until the 642 fell into my lap (it was also supposed to be a permanent replacement for the Taurus PT-38 I can't get rid of). I'm one of those .380 people. ...But I'm also a skinny guy, that finds it difficult to conceal anything bigger than a compact .380 or J-frame (though some of the newer 9mm compacts are appealing). However, I would consider .327 out of a 2" snubbie to be a definite step up from .380 in the P238.These days, there seems to be many MORE thousands of people who feel adequately armed with 85 to 100 grain .380's from pistols smaller than the crap I took this morning.
It seems that we all agree, for the most part:
With currently available ammunition; the wonderful .327 Federal needs a barrel of 3" or better. Anything less, and it's a waste of the cartridge. (Though possibly still an improvement over other options.)
Correct?