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I have a Ruger 380 LCP on my birthday list from my parents.
My mom has one she carries daily. Loves it. I have shot it plenty of times and I deemed it I would get one to practice with and keep in my truck or car until I am old enough to get my carry license.
Rounds are cheap and I am a dead shot with it. :)
If you like the Ruger 380 LCP you need to go to a range that rents guns and try a Ruger LC9. It is basically the same size but in 9mm. It will have slightly more recoil but the difference on the receiving end between a 380 and 9mm is dramatic. The 380's typical bullet is 95 grains and has a velocity of about 1000fps. A 9mm can have anything between the 95gr bullet up to a 147grain bullet. One of the best suited for personal defense is a 124 grain at 1150 fps - the basic FBI load.
There are other 9mm's that are basically the same size such as the Glock 43, Springfield Armory XD Defenders Series 3", Beretta APX, S&W PC M&P Shield, Sig Sauer P938, FNH FNS-9, or Kimber Evo SP CDP. The pricier ones are at the end of the list.
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Tony
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'04 XLT regular cab 3.slo stepside
Semi retirement