how many calibers do you own?

I simply don't understand the appeal of the 380 carry gun when there are excellent 9mm out there. S&W's shield, the MPc, XDM etc.
Every 380 carry gun I've shot is just unpleasant and I refuse to carry something that I cant take to the range and shoot several hundred rounds through and effectively train with.

But to answer your question.
Handgun
22lr
9mm
40SW
45Acp
44 Mag

Rifle
22lr
223
30 carbine
7.55x55 Swiss
30-06
7.62x54r
 
.32
9x18
9x19
10mm
.45
.45+P
.45super

Last 3 are in the same gun with different recoil setups. I want to add

.380
9x23
.40S&W
.50AE
 
In handguns, not counting my rifle caliber T/C Contender pistol barrels.
22 Short
22 Long Rifle
22 Magnum
25 ACP
7.62X25
7.62X38R
32 S&W
32 ACP
380 ACP
9X18 Makarov
9X19 Luger
38 Special
357 Magnum
40 S&W
10 MM
44 Special
44 Remington Magnum.
45 Colt
45 ACP
410 bore
Contender pistol barrels
22 Long Rifle
223
7-30 Waters
35 Remington
45-70
Handgun forum, so I'll skip the long guns other than say 17HMR to 500 S&W with a lot of stops along the way!

A MAN WHO LIMITS HIMSELF TO ONE CALIBER LEADS A BORING LIFE! :D
 
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In handguns only,
.22lr
.22 TCM
.32 S&W long
.32 H&R mag
.327 Fed. mag
.380 acp
9mm
.38 spl
.357 mag
.357 SIG
.40 S&W
.41 mag
.44spl
.44 mag
.45 auto
.45 Colt
410 (Judge)
and I reload for all but the .22lr and 410.
 
22LR
40SW
10mm Auto
44 Rem Mag
45 Auto
45 Win Mag

I handload them all except for 22LR of course.
The 40SW and 10mm share dies and bullets as do 45 Auto and 45 Win Mag, so it's a little bit less to keep track of than 4 calibers, looking at it that way.

I don't enjoy shooting 22LR in the least, and while I love shooting 44 Mag, I'm not a big revolver enthusiast and get quite a bit more fun out of shooting the Grizzly in 45 Mag. So, while there's 6 calibers listed, I could be perfectly happy with just 10mm and 45 Auto or 10mm and 45 Win Mag.

The 10mm is pretty much a dream cartridge for me--and would likely be the last one I'd choose to give up if I felt I had to consolidate yet could still handload. If our current leaders make it impossible to do that and I have to buy ammo over the counter, then 45 Auto would be my single-caliber inventory largely because I can't shoot any handgun better than I do my M&P45c.

In your situation and with your own comments, 9mm seems like the obvious choice. The number of choices in that caliber is so ungodly vast (ammo and firearms both) it seems you could just do so much better. But, unless you shoot a lot, I probably wouldn't let having to buy ammo be a huge factor in the decision. I imagine 380 Gold Dots will be around for quite some time.
 
I currently have .357 and 9mm. I am getting a new carry gun and have been debating going to .380 and just hate the fact that I need to invest in more ammo in another caliber - ugh, and 380 is more money than 9mm and less available.
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Now, after pointing out how boring a single caliber life is, let's get to your real issue.
Are either your 9MM, or 357 Magnum in a platform that can be used for CCW?
If not, then you are planning to purchase a gun for that purpose.
What method of carry do you intend to use?
Why are you considering a 380?
Where tye 380 shines is in deep concealment. Very well suited for pocket carry. However, there are some really compact 9MM Luger pistols that a lot of people are comfortable with in their pocket. Either caliber of course in a good pocket holster like the DeSantis Nemesis.
But for say IWB (inside waste band) carry, those small 9MM pistols, and larger guns, even larger calibers, are very easily carried, comfortable, and concealed in a good hybird holster.
So maybe a bit more information about your needs would help ger more pertinent answers.:D
 
22LR
380
38 Special
40 S&W
44 Magnum

Nothing I really need to add in order to feel complete, but I do want to add 45ACP.
 
Japle said:
...
7.65X54R
.303 British
30/06
.358 Norma Mag
...
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And some people say handguns have no stopping power! That 4,200 ft-lb of energy (.358 Norma Mag) is definitely going to get someone's attention! You da man!
 
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Handguns, semi auto (sticking with the forum)
.22LR
.32 ACP
9mm Luger
.357 Magnum
.357 Auto Mag
.44 Magnum
.44 Auto Mag
.45 ACP
.45 Win Mag

In REVOLVERS:
.22LR
.38 Special
.357 Mag
.44 Mag
.45 ACP
.45 Colt

In single shots:
.22LR
.22 Hornet
.222 Rem
.30-30 Win
9mm Luger
.357 Mag
.44 Mag
.45 Colt
.45 Colt/.410
.45 Win Mag
.45-70

all these are handguns, but only the first group are semis.
no .380, no Russian .30s, no .40/10mms not my thing.
 
Handguns only -

.22 LR
.25 ACP*
.30 Luger*
.31 cap and ball
.36 cap and ball
.380 ACP*
9mm Luger*
.38 Colt
.38 special*
.357 magnum*
.41 short RF
.44 special*
.44 magnum*
.44 cap and ball
.45 ACP*

* - reload for these
 
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Handguns, with multiple guns in many of the calibers:
.22
9mm
7.62X25 Mauser
.38 special
.38/357
.41 magnum
.44-40
.44 special/.44 mag
.45 ACP
.45 Colt

Rifles, multiples same as above:
.22
.223/5.56X45
6.5X55 Swede
.30-40 Government
7.62X51/.308
.30-06
7.62X39
7.62X54r
7.7 Arisaka
.45X70
 
Wow, you guys have tons so I guess I shouldnt worry if I get more. I would love to add a few rifles at some point:D.

Now, after pointing out how boring a single caliber life is, let's get to your real issue.
Are either your 9MM, or 357 Magnum in a platform that can be used for CCW?
If not, then you are planning to purchase a gun for that purpose.
What method of carry do you intend to use?
Why are you considering a 380?
Where tye 380 shines is in deep concealment. Very well suited for pocket carry. However, there are some really compact 9MM Luger pistols that a lot of people are comfortable with in their pocket. Either caliber of course in a good pocket holster like the DeSantis Nemesis.
But for say IWB (inside waste band) carry, those small 9MM pistols, and larger guns, even larger calibers, are very easily carried, comfortable, and concealed in a good hybird holster.
So maybe a bit more information about your needs would help ger more pertinent answers.
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To answer, I will be carrying IWB at 8/9 oclock (im a lefty). I currently have a taurus PT111 but its just a bit too heavy with 12 rounds of 9mm. Its a great gun otherwise. I am a skinny guy and it pulls my belt down a bit. The handle also sticks out somewhat with a tshirt. I am back and forth between the glock 43, glock 42, and sw shield and I cannot make up my mind. I shot the 42 last week and it was awesome. so easy to control and I could also pocket carry. If I went 42 I would have to start buying the 380 but I feel like if I am going 380 I should just get the a true pocket gun and for now get the 9mm since its IWB.
 
The Shield would be a great choice for your IWB carry. Then if adding a 380 pocket pistol later go full on mousegun with a Ruger LCP, or Kel-Tec P3at.
 
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