purely anectdotel, and I know we can find similar stories for ANY caliber. but work as a paramedic and "occasionally" get to see gun-shots up close and personal. one that'll always stick with was a heavy-set young man, rough neighborhood. took 3 shots of .380. one to the left flank, 1 to the cheek and one to the almost dead center of his forehead. dude was up and walking around. the bullet on his forehead glanced up and kinda followed around his skull for about 3 inches before going off trajectory. after seeing his damage, or lack thereof, I just haven't ever been interested in the caliber. this was over 5 years ago and I am sure their are great ammo's out there and my logic is irrational. but I have seen more dead taking a couple shots of 9mm than I have seen even injured to incapacitation by a .380.
by the way, I came back to see the kid in the hospital that sae night. I said "wow, I can't believe how good you are already. that musta been real eye opening, whats your plans after almost dying?"
him: "oh, i'm going back home, he is going to get his for sure"
me: "oh okay, good luck"
idiots.....
.380 vs. .38. I would take the .38 +p. I really have no informed view of which is "better". since I don't always get to hear what caliber a young man has been shot with, my real-world knowledge is limited, but I can read numbers well
by the way, I came back to see the kid in the hospital that sae night. I said "wow, I can't believe how good you are already. that musta been real eye opening, whats your plans after almost dying?"
him: "oh, i'm going back home, he is going to get his for sure"
me: "oh okay, good luck"
idiots.....
.380 vs. .38. I would take the .38 +p. I really have no informed view of which is "better". since I don't always get to hear what caliber a young man has been shot with, my real-world knowledge is limited, but I can read numbers well