9mm or .380 ACP? Team SIG SAUER's Lena Miculek talks about the advantages of each and gives you the information you need to make the decision of which is best for you.
Great video, Ms Miculek. I had an old Sargent Major in Viet Nam that everyone gave grief because he carried an old WWII .30 caliber carbine. He said he did it because it was light, easy to carry and "... trust me, Sir, it may not kill 'em -- but I guarantee they won't be in the second wave." Hard to argue with common sense...
@@bobsmith-ji2uh .355" actually, but yeah, same caliber. .380 is 9x17mm and 9mm Parabellum/Luger is 9x19mm, so the first difference is that the latter has a case 2mm longer than the former. Considerably more power available BUT at the expense of needing a locked breech (there are exceptions), more recoil, etc. Please forgive the oversimplification.
I’m 63,and the very first pistol I ever bought was a llama.380 automatic. At that time in the late 70s there was never any question about the stopping power of a 380 auto! It would put holes in what it needed to put holes in and functioned just fine!
A lot of people always argue the point of penetration and stuff like that. Even if you're wearing armor, a 22lr can still break your ribs. If you put eneough rounds on target, you can still damage and pacify the threat.
Putting holes somewhere is not the point; the POINT is STOPPING a violent attack as quickly as possible. For that, the 380 just doesn't cut it. See the video from Wilson Combat with Mas Ayoob entitled "Is .380 enough?" and the brand new USCCA video that says that nothing below .38 SP is a defensive caliber, and the .38 SP is still questionable. Stick with .380 if you want, to me that's just irrational behavior. Hammer
@@markhamersly1664 It doesn't sound like you understand how difficult it is for some people (mostly women) to control and manipulate a gun. Some of us women are petite with tiny hands, and after fifty might have all kinds of issues like arthritis which legitimately make it difficult to EVER get comfortable with a gun over .380. So, which is better for these women, who are in the MOST need of protection....a .380 that they can shoot well or no gun at all? Do you guys who say this just not believe that this could be a real issue for many people?
@@debrathompson2987 Ma'am, I taught a class today, a private lesson to a woman who's been beaten to within an inch of her life, by her ex-husband-twice! She was scared of the recoil of a 9mm, and against my recommendation, she bought a .380. She did not shoot it well, and FINALLY listened to me when I said that since 9mm handguns fire from a locked breech, and the .380 is held in battery by only a spring, that the 9mm HAS LESS FELT RECOIL than the .380 does! She shot a 9mm S&W Shield and was AMAZED; I WAS RIGHT! She bought a 9mm Shield Plus, and today shot it for the first time and shot BETTER than she ever had before. Next Thursday, we'll be adding it to her CA prrmit to Carry a Concealed Weapon. She is also 83 years old, and she has severe arthritis in her hands. Hammer 42+ year Firearms Instructor USAF SSgt; US Army CW4/SrAviator INS/ICE/CBP, ret.
@@markhamersly1664 Read Greg Ellifritz' review of thousands of results from shootings. His data show there is very little difference in effectiveness between .380, 38 spcl, 9mm and 40 S&W. With that data in mind, I cannot agree that "the .380 just doesn't cut it".
I've never been prouder to be a Sig owner than to see this program and how it focuses on women in such an intelligent and comprehensive way to get them into shooting and self defense. Nobody has ever done this before and after seeing it done, I can't believe this wasn't thought of years ago. Whoever is responsible for this program and approving it, deserves a huge gold star. And they couldn't have picked a better ambassador. Sig and Lena...job well done!
They used Lena not because she is a Woman or an advocate for female shooters or even get them interested in shooting. The used Lena because she is the fastest most competitive shooter I have ever seen. No joke this chick will smoke you if you fuck with her.
Gender Politics? Seriously? Because Lena is making the point that women might prefer a lighter smaller weapon as an option for carry, this somehow is political, or meant for a comment section for Cross-dressing?@@chinmonmon
Another big factor is which type of ammo is more available. Buying a gun that uses a difficult-to-find or more expensive ammo type means you're less likely to get as much training on it.
I've switched from 9mm to .380 a year ago and have had no trouble feeding my P365-380 and Beretta 84BB. Just bought a thousand round of ball ammo for the roughly the same price as 9mm, $299.
I understand this concept, however, we're talking about $.10-$.12/per round difference between the two, or roughly $5 more for a 50rd box of 380. I think for most people, that's not as significant a difference as it's being made out to be, given the potentially life saving, more manageable recoil that is gained for the extra $5. Not everyone is looking for the absolute cheapest route for self defense, and could easily manage that extra $5 in their self defense budget. There are many new gun owners who think current ammo prices are a great deal, compared to 2 years ago when they bought their first gun, and ammo was $1.00/rd if you could find any. They are unaware of the pre covid prices and aren't salty about where things are now.
Nice video and for the sake of discussion I would offer some food for thought. Comparing the Hornady Critical Defense load performance, the 9mm 115gr load had 13.1" of penetration with .50" of expansion as compared to the .380 90gr load had 13.2" of penetration with .52" of expansion per the Lucky Gunner site. And given the gun and ballistics for each load, the .380 generates approximately 40% less recoil. Also the slide manipulation is much easier on the .380. This is not intended to state that these are the best loads per class but an interesting comparison.
Hornady 90g XTP is my go too for 380 . Its designed to be expand by 60% so it can have deeper penetration.. I'd like to try out the Federal HST for 380 . HST , Critical Duty , Gold Dot and V-Crow are my go too for 9mm .. I thought the Critical defense was designed for barrels under 4" and Duty was designed for 4" or more .. My 9mm PCC shoot the Hornady 147g XTP the most reliable . I've always had extremely good luck with XTPs
In short, I'd say the 9x19mm 124gr +P is far better than most .380acp or 9x18mm loads. 9mm rounds feed, cycle much better than most factory 🏭. .380acp is not bad for back-up guns, 2nd guns but for a main defense gun its not a +. The exception might be if you have dexterity, recoil issues, age, medical issues. I'd add a decent, well made J frame .38spl +P would be better than a .380acp pocket gun that might jam, not cycle.
@@seanwhite304 i saw a test video here somewhere and federal hst doesnt do well in .380. i cant remember who tested it but a search will bring it up. anyway, for .380 id go with the hornady xtp.
Excellent video; thank you for making it. I really like and appreciate your delivery for being jovial, knowledge, relaxed, respectful, and very honest. You are a chip off the ol' block. 👍
Matters not the caliber you use if your shot placement is impeccable. If you're Flawless with a 22 LR but struggles with calibers larger, then carry the 22 and Rock On. Like Lena said any gun is better than no gun, and most bad guys take off as soon as someone starts shooting at them. Lena made some great points and I always like her videos. Keep up the great work!
"Flawless" is a long shot so to speak under a high stress situation. Average individual in the dark with shakey hands with rounds being fired back at you with a moving target. You would be lucky to get any kind of hit with 15 rounds and not get hit yourself. To many think they are commandos because you have a plastic gun with a few mags, when in fact most would fall on their face against a trained and prepared opponent. I train once a week and consider it not enough. Most go to simply target shoot a few times a year and call it a day.
@mountaintruth1deeds533 Good point, a couple rounds to the pelvic bowl, and 98% of attackers are involuntarily going to the ground regardless of their training or skills.
Shot placement is definitely important. That being said, according to the FBI, the majority of all defensive shootings occur within 10 feet. Most untrained people can't miss the torso of the perp they're shooting at within 10 feet or less of distance.
@@Scorch1028 Police MISS 70% of their shots within 10 feet... This is why they use high capacity 9mm pistols. More chances to hit something and 9mm is deemed "effective enough".
I just purchased p365 - 380 the gun is fantastic and I am recoil sensitive,I have very bad and strength from arthritis and that gun shoots like there’s no tomorrow.The gun is awesome congratulations sig.and nice video Thank you.
@@salam.arabic.course. It has more recoil than a .22 but not a lot. If you’re still looking into 380s I would recommend either the Ruger security 380 or the shield EZ. Both have even less recoil than the sig 380 and they have the new EZ rack spring making them easier to rack the slide
Nice review and thank you for being kind to both calibers. They both work and are both popular for any number of reasons. I have 4 different 380's, several .45's, and other assorted calibers. I'm 75 years and the .380 works well for me.
In a very small pistol, I am more accurate with both the initial and follow-up shots with 380 rather than 9mm. Ms. Miculek has a really nice, relaxed and wonderfully slightly quirky delivery. Great video.
I used to carry a 45 but it is too heavy and recoil is an issue . I also carried a 357 that is only marginally more controllable, plus is a disadvantage if shooting after dark . I now have a 1911 380 and am much more comfortable in all categories. My hands are very arthritic as well so of course a recoil friendly firearm is important for that ax well . Very good video !
@@504Trey good luck with that approach to self defense. 380 is a preferred choice for gangbusters and other criminal types because they can be obtained cheep and do the job . Check out the number of people killed by 380 . It is astounding . Professional killers still use 22 autos .
Good points about the advantages of .380 (reduced recoil making for quicker and more accurate follow-up shots). Since in the vast majority of self-defense situations the greater ballistic performance of 9mm won't be needed, the only advantage of 9mm over .380 is that 9mm ammo is less usually expensive.
Spot ON, Lena! I carry a .380 G42 quite often. People forget that rounds on target matter! I can empty the mag in a target before you can get two rounds off from a larger caliber. Today’s modern ammunition makes the venerable .380 quite the game changer. One does not need to have 20 rounds and a spare mag for personal carry - unless you want it. I opt for light weight, max concealability. The .380 does it well with Underwood ammo…
@@justinwells8265 I think she does Underwood, the same way I do you want to get as much power out of a small of gun as possible Underwood plus P has almost the same ballistics as a 9 but it’s coming out of a smaller more concealable gun that’s got way less recoil
@BJBDF I have a g42 and a g26 and I will admit I can infact empty my g42 with a pyramid trigger MUCH FASTER AND MORE ACCURATELY than the g26. But yeah old buddy my be exaggerating the numbers a bit. DPS goes to 380 automatically based on the size of the cartridge alone. The cycle rate is naturally faster than a larger caliber slimpy because the movement needed to rechamber another round is infact smaller.
The problem isn’t the 380 round. The problem is usually the gun from which the round is shot. They are usually less reliable than a larger pistol because of lighter primer strikes. As she mentioned in the video, the 380 has less velocity which is usually further degraded by the shorter barrel length from which the 380 is normally shot. Thirdly, the shorter the barrel the less inherent accuracy the pistol will have. Also the shorter barrel will allow more powder to be burnt after the bullet exits the barrel making for a larger flash at night. While the Sig p320 is the exception, I found, as the 9mm is usually shot from a larger gun, the extra little bit of weight of the larger gun nullifies much of the difference in recoil🤷🏼♂️
It's just like the hate towards the 40 s&w. Even though it's just a shorter 10mm. Marginal difference between a 380 and a 9. No reason to hate on what someone wants to carry. It's their choice.
The .380 ACP and the 9mm use the same bullet diameter, .355". The .380 ACP is derived from a shorten 9mm case. The Germans coined it the 9mm Kurz. Kurz in German translates to short in English. As Lena says; the .380 ACP is a lighter bullet (90gr) vs the 9mm (115gr). She's spot on with her information in this video. Back in the day before polymer frames, I carried a Walther PPK/S in 9mm Kurz. The thing is a tank.
There's a lot of talking here, but the nugget (at 3:54) "...a gun is so much better than no gun..." is something that should be remembered. I hope many people really get this message.
I picked up a P365-380 a few weeks ago and let me tell you, it is a s-o-f-t recoiling pistol. The grip and fire control modules are the same as the 9mm version. In fact, the slide is very slightly narrower than the 9mm version (by something like 1/16 inch) and the .380 version weighs less due to lightening cuts in the slide and barrel. What’s nice is that the recoil spring is lighter in poundage than the 9mm version, making racking the slide noticeably easier. FWIW, the .380 version is also coming with an optic cut as factory standard.
Thanks Lena for the great video, you're awesome! I love to watch you compete and tear-up stages! We got my wife a Smith and Wesson M&P EZ in 380 ACP (it fit her hands better than the Sig 365 series) and it's perfect for her. Even though she's very petite, she's also very athletic and even then just couldn't handle a 9mm carry gun with the shorter barrel and more recoil. She had a problem not only with accuracy, but also with stove-piping and failure to feed because she was absorbing too much recoil and not allowing the gun to use the recoil to cycle--it wasn't fun for her to go to the range. She shot the 380 very accurately, and with many more (accurate) rounds on target. Plus, with the technology today of projectile design and engineering, the 380 now has about equal the stopping power as a 9mm or even the new (fad) of 30 Super Carry. Now I feel much better that she has a gun she can now carry all the time, and not just occasionally. She also now looks forward to going to the range and actually has fun!
I agree, it's a helpful video and well done. I got my 83 year old wife a S&W EZ 380 early in 2021, for her self defense when we're RVing and I'm not at camp, also because of its easy racking and potentially less recoil. I personally had my eye on a popular small Sig 380 model (P238) because a previous sales encounter years prior revealed its diminutive size, but mostly its ease of racking over any other gun they demoed. Much to my disappointment, before I could buy one last year, that Sig was discontinued and none were to be found. Instead I went with a Sig 365 9mm because of its size. I ordered it online assuming it would rack as easy as the little 380 I'd been shown before, or the wife's larger S&W. At my age and with some disabilities, racking a pistol ain't the piece of cake that younger salespeople demonstrate. Much to my chagrin, upon delivery of the 365 I discovered it didn't rack anywhere near as easily as the discontinued Sig 380 or my wife's gun! Nor was feeding rounds into the magazines a task for those with uncalloused hands and reduced dexterity. I had to research and order an UpLula loader. Of course to top that off, not long after I bought my 9mm, they came out with a 380 version! Aaarrrgghhh! So now we also have to deal with two different calibers rather than just 380, a slight hassle I was trying to avoid when we started out looking at pistols. At least my Sig is smaller than the wife's and is easier to conceal. But I'm still unhappy with Sig. Plus I've found that Sig overall isn't as "pleasing" a company as S&W; they seem to push aggressive gun use philosophies and profit over safety, whereas S&W seems more safety and satisfied customer oriented. That's just my take over the last year of emails from the two companies, and things I've read in the news media; other Sig owners may have a different impression.
The Lehigh Xtreme Cavitator has the potential to breathe new life into the 32acp and 380acp due to its ability to obtain adequately penetrate while at the same time creating a long wide wound channel, without over-penetration. This allows an individual to carry small light recoiling pistols without sacrificing effectiveness. I know Underwood offers outstanding loadings with this projectile.
I carry a .380 during the warm months and a .45 ACP in the colder months when perps/peeps are usually wearing heavier clothing. And, in practice I always aim for the upper chest-throat or face. I never feel under gunned with the .380.
@@DIXONSIDER00 You might be right but I think that it would depend upon other things such as the degree of violence that is being repelled and how close the perp is, etc. But head shots are not that difficult, if you practice. I'm not sure that any jury would care where a bullet landed in a violent thug who is trying to kill an armed victim.
Nice video.... My personal reasons for prefering the .380 for daily CCW: 1) tends to weigh noticeably less 2) significantly less recoil, hence better target acquisition. 3) Does the job but less inclined to over penatrate in a self-defense situation .
Thank you, excellent presentation. As a retired police officer, I transitioned to the 380's, however proficient on 9 mm & 38 calibers. Even better is the installation of a red dot optics on the semi-automatics which facilitates shooting to the target.
I am 75yrs old and I have owned many Guns in my life, but now I own and carry a Sig P365/380 for this very same reason that she is giving. I can put a lot of rounds down range quickly and I can keep a good group while doing so! PS you are so sweet and Beautiful and I know that Dad is really Proud of his wonderful daughter, I know I would be super proud. Blessing and Happy New Year to you and your family'
I went from 45 to 9mm for the same reasons of going to 380 vs 9mm. I’ve gotten older and find the recoil of the 45 is a little more than I enjoy any more. I find that I enjoy shooting the 9mm more, plus the ammo is cheaper!
Love you Lena, you are such a good teacher!! I really feel comfortable and confident whenever I get to listen to you breaking stuff down so it's easy to learn.
.380 is pretty useful. It's good for self defense, especially with hollow point. I have one myself. Good carry piece. Tho the .380 haters i always say, "try standing in front of it" They never do.
Well it's different when some meth junky thinks you stole his cookies and has a knife. There is no substitute for horsepower, but a pistol you will carry daily beats a cannon you leave at home half the time. Nobody wants to get shot by anything even a .22lr but when someone is amped up and made enough to charge at someone holding a gun, the gun better be up to the task of stopping them. So the .380 good for muggings bad for crazy druggies.
I used to carry the Sig P365 9mm but have moved more toward my .380 Colt Pocketlite simply because I am MUCH more accurate with it. With the right (+P) ammo I never question it’s lethality.
Great video! One additional pro for .380 is that there’s no micro 9mm on the market that’s as small as the smallest .380s. If carriabilty is your biggest criteria, say if you live if FL or somewhere else that’s ridiculously hot and you find yourself wearing gym shorts and tank tops regularly, then there’s no 9mm out there that beats out a Keltec P3AT, Ruger LCP, LCP II, LCP Max, or similar .380 for size and weight. Don’t get me wrong, 9mm is a great round and there are plenty of good pistols chambered for it. But .380 on you is INFINITELY better that 9mm, .45ACP, or any other bigger round that’s sitting at home.
Thank you for this Lena, very informative. I hope that my wife will watch it without bias. You are a brilliant advocate for extolling the virtues of .380 (9mm KURZ) to smaller women. I really love the content that you and your Dad produce!
Thank you for this informative presentation! I've often wondered the pros and cons. I have the P365SAS chambered in 9mm. I might get the 380 version as my next gun and have some fun comparing at the range. Thanks again!
My wife just sold her .380 to get the 9mm after shooting mine. She didn't think there was that much difference between them. Just a FYI. Don't fall for the scam that replied to you about a give away. These scammers are on all the sites now.
I bought a Sig P238 .308 back in 2019. It was the first carry gun I ever bought. I bought the gun because I liked the feel of it and it's easy concealability. I didn't do much research. Now I probably would have gotten a 9MM because the ammo is much less expensive and you can get small concealable 9MM's. Live and learn. I still like my .380 though.
Lena Thank you very much, I’m passing this along to my wife. You did a great job with your presentation with good music and video footage along with your knowledge and experience, very helpful video.
Look at how she handles the weapon...perfect safety and professionalism. She doesn't flag the camera. Finger never on trigger unless ready to engage. Just perfect.
Also another thing to consider especially if you’re practicing on a regular basis with your concealed carry is the cost and availability of .380 vs 9mm ammunition, this is why I chose the 9mm. I can always work on recoil control by trying different grip, type of gun hold, arm/elbow position, and stance when practicing.
I have read or saw reviews about how much recoil the 9mm P365 has. I was leaning to 380, because it's such a small pistol and have large hands. Rented a 9mm P365 at a range. The recoil was about the same, slightly less than my USP 45, in other words, not bad at all. So, I definitely recommend renting one before you decide on the caliber for a P365.
I carry a small concealable 9mm with my concealed carry license onboard. But I would love to own a Beretta Cheetah 380 in blued steel. The finish on that gun was incredible. Whatever works for you to carry and train with. You have to have it on you to help you save your life.
380s can be a real pleasure to fire. The Glock 42 and S&W EZ are so light shooting, and the Ruger LPC2 with the extended magazine is very shootable. Love your video! I need to check out that Sig 380
If you love the .380 round, then also try a Walther PPK. Excellent CC and recoil control. Great for Women too as it will fit easily in purses. Men can stuff it comfortably in a pair of Jeans front pocket or comfortably at the ankle.
Perfect explanation of a topic that so many people are being shamed into using a tool that they can’t use. Bullets on target, you need no other reason. The Miculek’s stands proud.
thanks for this! I just went to try two different 9mm and a .380. I had previously tried a .38special and no way was that working I am a 62 petite woman have shot guns before but way back in the day used to have a 357 no more of that now! I like the analogy that you used and helped me make my decision that a 380 would be better for me than a 9mm and I agree too much recoil will make you lose aim if you don't have enough control, thanks
I bought a 0.380 Smith a& Wesson M&P Easy Slide 2 years ago at Academy. I was going to buy a 9mm but they only had one easy slide in stock and it was the .380 (I bought the display model because it was the only one literally in stock.) I have not bought ammunition in a while but the last few times I did, I had to get to the store when they opened. The ammo would sell out in 20-30 minutes. In the beginning there was a limit on all ammunition but later on just the 9mm. Long story short, 9 mm can be harder to get in a shortage because it is probably the most popular size whereas 0.380 is easier to find. For me as a woman, I prefer less recoil so am happy with the 0.380 and am glad I got it rather than the 9mm. It is a lot better than a 22.
I like and use both. The .380 in a micro-sized pistol in a pocket holster is perfect for our sweltering Midwestern summers. When cooler weather prevails I like a subcompact 9 mm in a Kydex IWB holster under a shirt.
Brilliant video. I have a 380 I can shoot all day accurately. If one has adopted the 1-2-3 shoting technique, I would imagine the sacrifice of a hundred feet per second is more than made up by competent shot placement.
So great. Trying to get my wife into shooting and her hearing this from you is far better then hearing it from me. Super excited about the Rose product line and what it has to offer. Thank you
I was a police detective many moons ago and had to investigate a shooting during which one drug boy was shot by another drug boy who fled the scene. The one who got shot was a big fat guy who got hit 7 times in the upper torso. When I arrived at the hospital to interview him, he was still on a gurney breathing normally with no hint of distress while waiting to be wheeled into an operating room. When I start to ask him questions, he proceeds to curse me out big time while telling me that he doesn't talk to police. After the surgery, I come to find out he was shot with .380 ammo. At that time I would sometimes carry a very nice Sig P-230 pistol off-duty, but after investigating that shooting I quickly retired it in favor of something with a little more spice.
Lena, good to see you. (she is a Champion shooter) the 9mm Born 1906, 380 Born 1908. the argument began in 1909. Ballistics have improve greatly for both calibers. Listen to Lena.
I love my P365XL was concerned with size in 9mm, put 50 rounds on paper and damn right out of the box shot great out to 20yds with ball ammo. Sold on Sig. Great video
Chose a 380, with lighter grain, but leaves a 2 inch cavity at higher velocity. What is really interesting to me, is my admiration for a female that can defend herself. Well Done Ms Lena.
Thanks for the video. If I were a bit better off financially, I'd like to try a .380 ACP someday. A big advantage for 9mm is that ammunition is less expensive. The recoil of 9mm doesn't seem to bother me, so I go with the less expensive ammunition.
Great video 👍 my girlfriend a athlete but a short small woman can thump the chump more often with the 380. She actually loves going to the range now. One of my sisters carry’s a S&W police chief’s special in 38 simply because it’s reliable and so easy to use
thank you for this video its so much argument out here about 380 vs 9 mm and 380 gets so much hate from people that might not have shoot it for years and years
Thank you. Personally, I carry my Taurus Spectrum in 0.380 in my pocket while wearing light summer clothing. It is the absolute minimum. If I’m wearing jeans (all my belts are “heavy duty”, it’s IWB all-metal 9mm all the time. It’s just my preference. I really wish I could open carry my revolver, but that discussion is for another day. Please keep up your good work!
Just a tidbit of trivia...the .380 is actually a 9 x 17mm cartridge, a true 9mm bullet. Consider also, the .380 is mainly a 7 to 10 yard round and a 9mm Luger is 7 to 25 yards (or longer) with a little more power (kinetic energy). Standard ball ammunition for .380acp is 95gr full metal jacket, the 9mm Luger is 115gr full metal jacket. Specialty ammunition can increase performance accordingly, such as making a .380 perform like a 9mm. Thank you Lena for this video.
The Sig P238 is an absolute dream. Built like a tank, incredibly reliable. Almost no recoil. Fun to shoot. Best trigger on any gun I own. My summer carry gun. 🎯🔫
I will never come close to have the experience and knowledge that both you and your dad possess. For many years I watched many of your families videos always great. I personally think when it comes to choosing a firearm to carry for self protection get something you feel comfortable with and can shoot the best. One thing for sure shoot placement is key no matter what caliber you decide on.
Fantastic ! May two more generations of women appreciate your sincerity, solid competence, and humanity, and may some of them choose to refuse to be a victim.
Thank you Lena. i apreciate your tips and tricks. after a couple years of shooting i am starting to be proficient. I got the p365xl with a compensated slide by shalotek.
*A good tip, some gun ranges have something called ladies day where its much cheaper to rent a lane on one day (like 1/4 of the normal price) and they also allow ladies to rent the guns for free, you just have to buy the ammo or bring your own ammo. Its an awesome deal, you can try different guns for free, you can buy a box of 50 shells and try many guns in that caliber. The gun range I use offers this. See if you can hunt something like this down in your area, its worth it.*
Very nice video. The best point of reference is to study homicide forensic autopsies. When it comes to handguns, caliber is irrelevant because of the 2200 fps threshold. The only thing that matters is shot placement. Also, CCW EDC carry differs from home defense based on lifestyle risk assessment variables.
What a tremendous asset to new gun owners, to the community in general, and to the SigSauer organization. Lena’s training videos for the SigSauer Rose P365-380 are outstanding - for any new gun owner of either gender. If you haven’t seen them, take a look.
I prefer 9MM over .380 because of the cost per round, but 9MM is more lethal and more effective in a self defense situation. I just bought the P365 (standard). Looking forward to shooting it at the range. I love how easy it is to conceal. You get ten rounds in a double stacked magazine, with the Siglite night sights too. It actually is also fairly comfortable to hold too. I was never one to like sub or micro compact guns for that reason alone, but Sig never disappoints. If anyone was to ask me what my favorite overall Sig pistol would be, it is the P226. I can't wait to try the P320 subcompact as well.
There is the weight thing too Lena. One thing that kept popping in my mind while watching this, is "Man a 380 is only going to piss the guy off". I have heard that so many times. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for your video, it is nice that a lady gave her professional opinion and information. Just bought a bersa 380 for my wife, and a 380 Makarov for my self. I really enjoy the feel of the 380 how it fits in the hand how it fires not to teeter on everybody's opinions or recommendation but again when purchasing a firearm it's what feels good for yourself yes be informed of the many wonderful firearms out there from AR-15s to 30 odd 6 to a Colt 45 they're all good what do you feel happy with and excited
She makes perfect sense and as we get older recoil can be more demanding on hands and too it can be more comfortable so my only concern is finding the correct load as hollow points can clog I've seen some excellent expansion in 380 ammo so well worth considering for EDC but 9mm still an great carry choice in so many pistols , the 1911 in 9mm is a winner but personally carry H&K VP9SK and sometimes Walther CCP 9. I really like the SIG Legion 380 that was discontinued ( Colt Mustang) Cool little 380s .
The .380 projectile is the exact same circumference as the 9 mm but is shorter bullet which makes the weight of the projectile lighter. The brass casing of the .380 is also shorter then the 9 mm casing. The down side of the .380's is the muzzle velocity compared to the 9 mm muzzle velocity. Most .380 bullets have a velocity of 980 fps with some manufactures increasing the muzzle velocity to 1020 to 1100 fps to improve penetration but defeats it's purpose The .380 hand guns are easier to control but do not have enough stopping power wanted in a home defense firearm. The 9 mm is more efficient as a home defense firearm because it has the muzzle velocity to penetrate deep enough to damage vital organs and incapacitate (stop) a criminal. Practice is the key to good self protection. Thanks for the great video.
This is incredible. Never seen a girl look like her father this much. She's still in her 20s probably but feels like every day she looks more and more to her dad.
I think the way to decide is which caliber gun combination you can shoot accurately under duress is the best choice. Back in my law days at the 1 to 3 yard line we had draw our duty weapon from a holster and fire 2 shots with the gun pressed against our hip for maximum weapon retention. However we never did it for off duty weapons. I decided to do it on my own. Never had a problem with either my S&W model 10 revolver or my Glock 22 gen4 in 40 cal. However when tried it with my Glock 43 and Glock 26 both guns failed to feed the second shot, why because the 1 second time limit forces most people to get a less than optimal grip when under duress. With my S&W 642, my Glock 42 and my Sig P250 subcompact in 9mm I have no problems at all.
Just got done purchasing the 9mm rose lineup for my girlfriend, and the gun looks so sleek and has all the features for safety for a new gun owner. Love, Love, Love this lineup and I would have no shame carrying this on myself. Looking forward to some rose lineups in the AR field soon?
Daddy's girl for sure. But very well respected because of her knowledge and experiences and her own accomplishments. Very good tutorial . Well done Lena!!
Nice video. I'm not at all recoil sensitive, but I also don't allow my ego to choose what I carry. I'd love to spend some range time with the P365 .380 and compare it to the 9mm P365 that's on my hip right now.
I came up with the perfect solution to this delimma some time ago. I carry my Sig P365 9mm in an appendix holster every single day all day long, and I also carry my Ruger LCP Max .380 in a Sticky pocket holster in my right front pocket. I never feel undergunned!
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Great video, Ms Miculek. I had an old Sargent Major in Viet Nam that everyone gave grief because he carried an old WWII .30 caliber carbine. He said he did it because it was light, easy to carry and "... trust me, Sir, it may not kill 'em -- but I guarantee they won't be in the second wave." Hard to argue with common sense...
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That's a great way to put it and the irony is I just picked up a .380 yesterday.
Aren’t a .380 and 9mm both 30 caliber?
@@bobsmith-ji2uh .355" actually, but yeah, same caliber. .380 is 9x17mm and 9mm Parabellum/Luger is 9x19mm, so the first difference is that the latter has a case 2mm longer than the former. Considerably more power available BUT at the expense of needing a locked breech (there are exceptions), more recoil, etc.
Please forgive the oversimplification.
@@CeltKnight I forgive you.
I’m 63,and the very first pistol I ever bought was a llama.380 automatic. At that time in the late 70s there was never any question about the stopping power of a 380 auto! It would put holes in what it needed to put holes in and functioned just fine!
A lot of people always argue the point of penetration and stuff like that.
Even if you're wearing armor, a 22lr can still break your ribs. If you put eneough rounds on target, you can still damage and pacify the threat.
Putting holes somewhere is not the point; the POINT is STOPPING a violent attack as quickly as possible. For that, the
380 just doesn't cut it. See the video from Wilson Combat with Mas Ayoob entitled "Is .380 enough?" and the brand new USCCA video that says that nothing below .38 SP is a defensive caliber, and the .38 SP is still questionable. Stick with .380 if you want, to me that's just irrational behavior. Hammer
@@markhamersly1664 It doesn't sound like you understand how difficult it is for some people (mostly women) to control and manipulate a gun. Some of us women are petite with tiny hands, and after fifty might have all kinds of issues like arthritis which legitimately make it difficult to EVER get comfortable with a gun over .380. So, which is better for these women, who are in the MOST need of protection....a .380 that they can shoot well or no gun at all? Do you guys who say this just not believe that this could be a real issue for many people?
@@debrathompson2987 Ma'am, I taught a class today, a private lesson to a woman who's been beaten to within an inch of her life, by her ex-husband-twice! She was scared of the recoil of a 9mm, and against my recommendation, she bought a .380. She did not shoot it well, and FINALLY listened to me when I said that since 9mm handguns fire from a locked breech, and the .380 is held in battery by only a spring, that the 9mm HAS LESS FELT RECOIL than the .380 does! She shot a 9mm S&W Shield and was AMAZED; I WAS RIGHT! She bought a 9mm Shield Plus, and today shot it for the first time and shot BETTER than she ever had before. Next Thursday, we'll be adding it to her CA prrmit to Carry a Concealed Weapon. She is also 83 years old, and she has severe arthritis in her hands. Hammer 42+ year Firearms Instructor USAF SSgt; US Army CW4/SrAviator INS/ICE/CBP, ret.
@@markhamersly1664 Read Greg Ellifritz' review of thousands of results from shootings. His data show there is very little difference in effectiveness between .380, 38 spcl, 9mm and 40 S&W. With that data in mind, I cannot agree that "the .380 just doesn't cut it".
I've never been prouder to be a Sig owner than to see this program and how it focuses on women in such an intelligent and comprehensive way to get them into shooting and self defense. Nobody has ever done this before and after seeing it done, I can't believe this wasn't thought of years ago. Whoever is responsible for this program and approving it, deserves a huge gold star. And they couldn't have picked a better ambassador. Sig and Lena...job well done!
Smh dont make everything gender or race centric. Good grief.
They used Lena not because she is a Woman or an advocate for female shooters or even get them interested in shooting. The used Lena because she is the fastest most competitive shooter I have ever seen. No joke this chick will smoke you if you fuck with her.
Gender Politics? Seriously? Because Lena is making the point that women might prefer a lighter smaller weapon as an option for carry, this somehow is political, or meant for a comment section for Cross-dressing?@@chinmonmon
Another big factor is which type of ammo is more available. Buying a gun that uses a difficult-to-find or more expensive ammo type means you're less likely to get as much training on it.
Both of these rounds are everywhere!
I'm not sure which one you think is harder to find or more expensive. Where I live both are easy to find and I don't see a difference in price.
I've switched from 9mm to .380 a year ago and have had no trouble feeding my P365-380 and Beretta 84BB. Just bought a thousand round of ball ammo for the roughly the same price as 9mm, $299.
.380 is significantly more expensive ammo . Always has been here.
I understand this concept, however, we're talking about $.10-$.12/per round difference between the two, or roughly $5 more for a 50rd box of 380.
I think for most people, that's not as significant a difference as it's being made out to be, given the potentially life saving, more manageable recoil that is gained for the extra $5.
Not everyone is looking for the absolute cheapest route for self defense, and could easily manage that extra $5 in their self defense budget.
There are many new gun owners who think current ammo prices are a great deal, compared to 2 years ago when they bought their first gun, and ammo was $1.00/rd if you could find any.
They are unaware of the pre covid prices and aren't salty about where things are now.
Nice video and for the sake of discussion I would offer some food for thought. Comparing the Hornady Critical Defense load performance, the 9mm 115gr load had 13.1" of penetration with .50" of expansion as compared to the .380 90gr load had 13.2" of penetration with .52" of expansion per the Lucky Gunner site. And given the gun and ballistics for each load, the .380 generates approximately 40% less recoil. Also the slide manipulation is much easier on the .380. This is not intended to state that these are the best loads per class but an interesting comparison.
Hornady 90g XTP is my go too for 380 . Its designed to be expand by 60% so it can have deeper penetration..
I'd like to try out the Federal HST for 380 . HST , Critical Duty , Gold Dot and V-Crow are my go too for 9mm ..
I thought the Critical defense was designed for barrels under 4" and Duty was designed for 4" or more ..
My 9mm PCC shoot the Hornady 147g XTP the most reliable . I've always had extremely good luck with XTPs
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In short, I'd say the 9x19mm 124gr +P is far better than most .380acp or 9x18mm loads. 9mm rounds feed, cycle much better than most factory 🏭. .380acp is not bad for back-up guns, 2nd guns but for a main defense gun its not a +. The exception might be if you have dexterity, recoil issues, age, medical issues. I'd add a decent, well made J frame .38spl +P would be better than a .380acp pocket gun that might jam, not cycle.
Distance is also a key factor.
@@seanwhite304 i saw a test video here somewhere and federal hst doesnt do well in .380. i cant remember who tested it but a search will bring it up. anyway, for .380 id go with the hornady xtp.
Excellent video; thank you for making it. I really like and appreciate your delivery for being jovial, knowledge, relaxed, respectful, and very honest. You are a chip off the ol' block. 👍
Matters not the caliber you use if your shot placement is impeccable. If you're Flawless with a 22 LR but struggles with calibers larger, then carry the 22 and Rock On. Like Lena said any gun is better than no gun, and most bad guys take off as soon as someone starts shooting at them. Lena made some great points and I always like her videos. Keep up the great work!
Yep a 22 will tear it up, eye, kneecap, groin and placement controlled easily
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"Flawless" is a long shot so to speak under a high stress situation. Average individual in the dark with shakey hands with rounds being fired back at you with a moving target. You would be lucky to get any kind of hit with 15 rounds and not get hit yourself. To many think they are commandos because you have a plastic gun with a few mags, when in fact most would fall on their face against a trained and prepared opponent. I train once a week and consider it not enough. Most go to simply target shoot a few times a year and call it a day.
@mountaintruth1deeds533 Good point, a couple rounds to the pelvic bowl, and 98% of attackers are involuntarily going to the ground regardless of their training or skills.
Shot placement is definitely important. That being said, according to the FBI, the majority of all defensive shootings occur within 10 feet. Most untrained people can't miss the torso of the perp they're shooting at within 10 feet or less of distance.
@@Scorch1028 Police MISS 70% of their shots within 10 feet... This is why they use high capacity 9mm pistols. More chances to hit something and 9mm is deemed "effective enough".
I just purchased p365 - 380 the gun is fantastic and I am recoil sensitive,I have very bad and strength from arthritis and that gun shoots like there’s no tomorrow.The gun is awesome congratulations sig.and nice video
Thank you.
How would you compare it to a .22 regarding recoil?
@@salam.arabic.course. It has more recoil than a .22 but not a lot. If you’re still looking into 380s I would recommend either the Ruger security 380 or the shield EZ. Both have even less recoil than the sig 380 and they have the new EZ rack spring making them easier to rack the slide
Nice review and thank you for being kind to both calibers. They both work and are both popular for any number of reasons. I have 4 different 380's, several .45's, and other assorted calibers. I'm 75 years and the .380 works well for me.
In a very small pistol, I am more accurate with both the initial and follow-up shots with 380 rather than 9mm. Ms. Miculek has a really nice, relaxed and wonderfully slightly quirky delivery. Great video.
I used to carry a 45 but it is too heavy and recoil is an issue . I also carried a 357 that is only marginally more controllable, plus is a disadvantage if shooting after dark . I now have a 1911 380 and am much more comfortable in all categories. My hands are very arthritic as well so of course a recoil friendly firearm is important for that ax well .
Very good video !
Having no gun is better than having 380
@@504Trey good luck with that approach to self defense. 380 is a preferred choice for gangbusters and other criminal types because they can be obtained cheep and do the job . Check out the number of people killed by 380 . It is astounding . Professional killers still use 22 autos .
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Good points about the advantages of .380 (reduced recoil making for quicker and more accurate follow-up shots). Since in the vast majority of self-defense situations the greater ballistic performance of 9mm won't be needed, the only advantage of 9mm over .380 is that 9mm ammo is less usually expensive.
Spot ON, Lena! I carry a .380 G42 quite often. People forget that rounds on target matter! I can empty the mag in a target before you can get two rounds off from a larger caliber. Today’s modern ammunition makes the venerable .380 quite the game changer. One does not need to have 20 rounds and a spare mag for personal carry - unless you want it. I opt for light weight, max concealability. The .380 does it well with Underwood ammo…
The 380 is perfectly adequate in my opinion, but if you’re wanting to push the 380 to underwood ammo power levels, why not just go to a 9mm?
I call bullshit on you getting off an entire mag before I get 2 rounds off on any of my larger caliber guns.
@@justinwells8265 I think she does Underwood, the same way I do you want to get as much power out of a small of gun as possible Underwood plus P has almost the same ballistics as a 9 but it’s coming out of a smaller more concealable gun that’s got way less recoil
@BJBDF I have a g42 and a g26 and I will admit I can infact empty my g42 with a pyramid trigger MUCH FASTER AND MORE ACCURATELY than the g26.
But yeah old buddy my be exaggerating the numbers a bit.
DPS goes to 380 automatically based on the size of the cartridge alone.
The cycle rate is naturally faster than a larger caliber slimpy because the movement needed to rechamber another round is infact smaller.
@@justinwells8265fire rate and accuracy is better with 380
Love this!!! Great approach and very informative. It’s about time people stop putting the 380 down and see the benefits. Thank you
The problem isn’t the 380 round. The problem is usually the gun from which the round is shot. They are usually less reliable than a larger pistol because of lighter primer strikes. As she mentioned in the video, the 380 has less velocity which is usually further degraded by the shorter barrel length from which the 380 is normally shot. Thirdly, the shorter the barrel the less inherent accuracy the pistol will have. Also the shorter barrel will allow more powder to be burnt after the bullet exits the barrel making for a larger flash at night.
While the Sig p320 is the exception, I found, as the 9mm is usually shot from a larger gun, the extra little bit of weight of the larger gun nullifies much of the difference in recoil🤷🏼♂️
Or just learn to shoot 9mm. Usually small 380 “pocket guns” are harder to shoot anyways.
It's just like the hate towards the 40 s&w. Even though it's just a shorter 10mm. Marginal difference between a 380 and a 9. No reason to hate on what someone wants to carry. It's their choice.
Well they shoot the same size bullet. The length of the cartridge is different. Bullet diameter is .355 in both.
The .380 ACP and the 9mm use the same bullet diameter, .355". The .380 ACP is derived from a shorten 9mm case. The Germans coined it the 9mm Kurz. Kurz in German translates to short in English. As Lena says; the .380 ACP is a lighter bullet (90gr) vs the 9mm (115gr). She's spot on with her information in this video. Back in the day before polymer frames, I carried a Walther PPK/S in 9mm Kurz. The thing is a tank.
"The .380 ACP is derived from a shorten 9mm case." Wrong the 380 has a different case. Its cylindrical 9mm is conical.
Agreed if the bullet is the same diameter then the case/brass itself must be thinner for the overall cartridge diameter to be smaller.
My opa carried his PPK from the war (you can guess which side) all the way to his grave.
John M. Browning invented the 380 Auto. If I am correct that is all you need to know.
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@@jessekuhns339 I think it was the 32ACP
@@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920 it was .32 short
Well Said
There's a lot of talking here, but the nugget (at 3:54) "...a gun is so much better than no gun..." is something that should be remembered. I hope many people really get this message.
Perfect presentation! I like them all - 10mm, 45 ACP right down to a 22 short!
.380 is a favorite due to all the reasons she mentioned.
I picked up a P365-380 a few weeks ago and let me tell you, it is a s-o-f-t recoiling pistol. The grip and fire control modules are the same as the 9mm version. In fact, the slide is very slightly narrower than the 9mm version (by something like 1/16 inch) and the .380 version weighs less due to lightening cuts in the slide and barrel. What’s nice is that the recoil spring is lighter in poundage than the 9mm version, making racking the slide noticeably easier. FWIW, the .380 version is also coming with an optic cut as factory standard.
How would you compare it to a .22 recoil wise?
Thanks Lena for the great video, you're awesome! I love to watch you compete and tear-up stages!
We got my wife a Smith and Wesson M&P EZ in 380 ACP (it fit her hands better than the Sig 365 series) and it's perfect for her. Even though she's very petite, she's also very athletic and even then just couldn't handle a 9mm carry gun with the shorter barrel and more recoil. She had a problem not only with accuracy, but also with stove-piping and failure to feed because she was absorbing too much recoil and not allowing the gun to use the recoil to cycle--it wasn't fun for her to go to the range. She shot the 380 very accurately, and with many more (accurate) rounds on target. Plus, with the technology today of projectile design and engineering, the 380 now has about equal the stopping power as a 9mm or even the new (fad) of 30 Super Carry. Now I feel much better that she has a gun she can now carry all the time, and not just occasionally. She also now looks forward to going to the range and actually has fun!
I agree, it's a helpful video and well done.
I got my 83 year old wife a S&W EZ 380 early in 2021, for her self defense when we're RVing and I'm not at camp, also because of its easy racking and potentially less recoil. I personally had my eye on a popular small Sig 380 model (P238) because a previous sales encounter years prior revealed its diminutive size, but mostly its ease of racking over any other gun they demoed.
Much to my disappointment, before I could buy one last year, that Sig was discontinued and none were to be found. Instead I went with a Sig 365 9mm because of its size. I ordered it online assuming it would rack as easy as the little 380 I'd been shown before, or the wife's larger S&W. At my age and with some disabilities, racking a pistol ain't the piece of cake that younger salespeople demonstrate. Much to my chagrin, upon delivery of the 365 I discovered it didn't rack anywhere near as easily as the discontinued Sig 380 or my wife's gun! Nor was feeding rounds into the magazines a task for those with uncalloused hands and reduced dexterity. I had to research and order an UpLula loader. Of course to top that off, not long after I bought my 9mm, they came out with a 380 version! Aaarrrgghhh! So now we also have to deal with two different calibers rather than just 380, a slight hassle I was trying to avoid when we started out looking at pistols. At least my Sig is smaller than the wife's and is easier to conceal. But I'm still unhappy with Sig.
Plus I've found that Sig overall isn't as "pleasing" a company as S&W; they seem to push aggressive gun use philosophies and profit over safety, whereas S&W seems more safety and satisfied customer oriented. That's just my take over the last year of emails from the two companies, and things I've read in the news media; other Sig owners may have a different impression.
I'm an old fart and I have a S&W 380 EZ. For the simple reason that I can operate it properly without fumbling.
I was looking at the the same gun for my girlfriend! She likes it because it's easy to rack the slide.
The Lehigh Xtreme Cavitator has the potential to breathe new life into the 32acp and 380acp due to its ability to obtain adequately penetrate while at the same time creating a long wide wound channel, without over-penetration. This allows an individual to carry small light recoiling pistols without sacrificing effectiveness. I know Underwood offers outstanding loadings with this projectile.
.380 ball doesn't over penetrate anyways, homie.
I carry a .380 during the warm months and a .45 ACP in the colder months when perps/peeps are usually wearing heavier clothing. And, in practice I always aim for the upper chest-throat or face. I never feel under gunned with the .380.
It will be extremely hard for you to claim self defense with a head shot. Just remember that
@@DIXONSIDER00 You might be right but I think that it would depend upon other things such as the degree of violence that is being repelled and how close the perp is, etc. But head shots are not that difficult, if you practice. I'm not sure that any jury would care where a bullet landed in a violent thug who is trying to kill an armed victim.
You are.
@@reiniergarcia You are, what?
Nice video.... My personal reasons for prefering the .380 for daily CCW: 1) tends to weigh noticeably less 2) significantly less recoil, hence better target acquisition. 3) Does the job but less inclined to over penatrate in a self-defense situation .
Having no gun is better than having 380
@@504Trey-- What an asinine statement! ANY gun is better than no gun when one is being attacked.
@@504TreyAnother wannabe tough guy aren’t you?
@Mike_Webb78
I'm tougher than your pathetic 380 that's for sure 🤣🤣🤣💀
Thank you, excellent presentation. As a retired police officer, I transitioned to the 380's, however proficient on 9 mm & 38 calibers. Even better is the installation of a red dot optics on the semi-automatics which facilitates shooting to the target.
I am 75yrs old and I have owned many Guns in my life, but now I own and carry a Sig P365/380 for this very same reason that she is giving. I can put a lot of rounds down range quickly and I can keep a good group while doing so! PS you are so sweet and Beautiful and I know that Dad is really Proud of his wonderful daughter, I know I would be super proud. Blessing and Happy New Year to you and your family'
I went from 45 to 9mm for the same reasons of going to 380 vs 9mm. I’ve gotten older and find the recoil of the 45 is a little more than I enjoy any more. I find that I enjoy shooting the 9mm more, plus the ammo is cheaper!
Me too, I went with the 365XL 9mm.
Love you Lena, you are such a good teacher!! I really feel comfortable and confident whenever I get to listen to you breaking stuff down so it's easy to learn.
Well said! You really explained the differences in 9mm and .380 ACP in a clear concise manner!
A down to earth discussion about the 380. Your video was refreshing. Thank you.
.380 is pretty useful. It's good for self defense, especially with hollow point.
I have one myself. Good carry piece.
Tho the .380 haters i always say, "try standing in front of it"
They never do.
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I always tell them let’s have a contest. You shoot at me with your.45 ACP and I will shoot at you with my .380. 7 yards one shot each. I go First!
Well it's different when some meth junky thinks you stole his cookies and has a knife. There is no substitute for horsepower, but a pistol you will carry daily beats a cannon you leave at home half the time. Nobody wants to get shot by anything even a .22lr but when someone is amped up and made enough to charge at someone holding a gun, the gun better be up to the task of stopping them. So the .380 good for muggings bad for crazy druggies.
I used to carry the Sig P365 9mm but have moved more toward my .380 Colt Pocketlite simply because I am MUCH more accurate with it. With the right (+P) ammo I never question it’s lethality.
Great video! One additional pro for .380 is that there’s no micro 9mm on the market that’s as small as the smallest .380s. If carriabilty is your biggest criteria, say if you live if FL or somewhere else that’s ridiculously hot and you find yourself wearing gym shorts and tank tops regularly, then there’s no 9mm out there that beats out a Keltec P3AT, Ruger LCP, LCP II, LCP Max, or similar .380 for size and weight.
Don’t get me wrong, 9mm is a great round and there are plenty of good pistols chambered for it. But .380 on you is INFINITELY better that 9mm, .45ACP, or any other bigger round that’s sitting at home.
Thank you for this Lena, very informative. I hope that my wife will watch it without bias. You are a brilliant advocate for extolling the virtues of .380 (9mm KURZ) to smaller women. I really love the content that you and your Dad produce!
Thank you for this informative presentation! I've often wondered the pros and cons. I have the P365SAS chambered in 9mm. I might get the 380 version as my next gun and have some fun comparing at the range. Thanks again!
My wife just sold her .380 to get the 9mm after shooting mine. She didn't think there was that much difference between them.
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I bought a Sig P238 .308 back in 2019. It was the first carry gun I ever bought. I bought the gun because I liked the feel of it and it's easy concealability. I didn't do much research. Now I probably would have gotten a 9MM because the ammo is much less expensive and you can get small concealable 9MM's. Live and learn. I still like my .380 though.
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Thank you very much, I’m passing this along to my wife.
You did a great job with your presentation with good music and video footage along with your knowledge and experience, very helpful video.
Look at how she handles the weapon...perfect safety and professionalism. She doesn't flag the camera. Finger never on trigger unless ready to engage. Just perfect.
Also another thing to consider especially if you’re practicing on a regular basis with your concealed carry is the cost and availability of .380 vs 9mm ammunition, this is why I chose the 9mm. I can always work on recoil control by trying different grip, type of gun hold, arm/elbow position, and stance when practicing.
I have read or saw reviews about how much recoil the 9mm P365 has. I was leaning to 380, because it's such a small pistol and have large hands. Rented a 9mm P365 at a range. The recoil was about the same, slightly less than my USP 45, in other words, not bad at all. So, I definitely recommend renting one before you decide on the caliber for a P365.
Such solid advice. I’m bookmarking this video for future play when I get this question (which is often!).
Great video! For me, I just can’t imagine any violent scenario where I’d wished I had a smaller gun.
I carry a small concealable 9mm with my concealed carry license onboard.
But I would love to own a Beretta Cheetah 380 in blued steel.
The finish on that gun was incredible.
Whatever works for you to carry and train with.
You have to have it on you to help you save your life.
380s can be a real pleasure to fire. The Glock 42 and S&W EZ are so light shooting, and the Ruger LPC2 with the extended magazine is very shootable. Love your video! I need to check out that Sig 380
If you love the .380 round, then also try a Walther PPK. Excellent CC and recoil control. Great for Women too as it will fit easily in purses. Men can stuff it comfortably in a pair of Jeans front pocket or comfortably at the ankle.
Just purchased the S&W ez and love it.
Perfect explanation of a topic that so many people are being shamed into using a tool that they can’t use. Bullets on target, you need no other reason. The Miculek’s stands proud.
thanks for this! I just went to try two different 9mm and a .380. I had previously tried a .38special and no way was that working I am a 62 petite woman have shot guns before but way back in the day used to have a 357 no more of that now! I like the analogy that you used and helped me make my decision that a 380 would be better for me than a 9mm and I agree too much recoil will make you lose aim if you don't have enough control, thanks
I bought a 0.380 Smith a& Wesson M&P Easy Slide 2 years ago at Academy. I was going to buy a 9mm but they only had one easy slide in stock and it was the .380 (I bought the display model because it was the only one literally in stock.) I have not bought ammunition in a while but the last few times I did, I had to get to the store when they opened. The ammo would sell out in 20-30 minutes. In the beginning there was a limit on all ammunition but later on just the 9mm. Long story short, 9 mm can be harder to get in a shortage because it is probably the most popular size whereas 0.380 is easier to find. For me as a woman, I prefer less recoil so am happy with the 0.380 and am glad I got it rather than the 9mm. It is a lot better than a 22.
I don't have a reason to get a .380, but I have every reason to watch a video with Lena.
One of the most practical and valuable videos I have seen! Thanks!
This is one of the most pleasant talks on caliber choice I’ve heard…nicely done!
I like and use both. The .380 in a micro-sized pistol in a pocket holster is perfect for our sweltering Midwestern summers. When cooler weather prevails I like a subcompact 9 mm in a Kydex IWB holster under a shirt.
Love her grip... keeps great recoil control with that finger over the front trigger guard.
Brilliant video. I have a 380 I can shoot all day accurately. If one has adopted the 1-2-3 shoting technique, I would imagine the sacrifice of a hundred feet per second is more than made up by competent shot placement.
So great. Trying to get my wife into shooting and her hearing this from you is far better then hearing it from me. Super excited about the Rose product line and what it has to offer. Thank you
I was a police detective many moons ago and had to investigate a shooting during which one drug boy was shot by another drug boy who fled the scene. The one who got shot was a big fat guy who got hit 7 times in the upper torso. When I arrived at the hospital to interview him, he was still on a gurney breathing normally with no hint of distress while waiting to be wheeled into an operating room. When I start to ask him questions, he proceeds to curse me out big time while telling me that he doesn't talk to police. After the surgery, I come to find out he was shot with .380 ammo. At that time I would sometimes carry a very nice Sig P-230 pistol off-duty, but after investigating that shooting I quickly retired it in favor of something with a little more spice.
I have a P365 in 9MM and and a P238 in 380 ACP. Both are great carry options, I use my P238 in summer or wearing light clothes.
Lena, good to see you. (she is a Champion shooter) the 9mm Born 1906, 380 Born 1908. the argument began in 1909. Ballistics have improve greatly for both calibers. Listen to Lena.
I love my P365XL was concerned with size in 9mm, put 50 rounds on paper and damn right out of the box shot great out to 20yds with ball ammo. Sold on Sig. Great video
I appreciate your insight. Very helpful.
Chose a 380, with lighter grain, but leaves a 2 inch cavity at higher velocity. What is really interesting to me, is my admiration for a female that can defend herself. Well Done Ms Lena.
Thanks that answers the questions I have been wrestling with 👍👍👍
Lena is an F-ing PRO. Seriously, I've learned more from her than any other RUclips channel.
Thanks for the video. If I were a bit better off financially, I'd like to try a .380 ACP someday. A big advantage for 9mm is that ammunition is less expensive. The recoil of 9mm doesn't seem to bother me, so I go with the less expensive ammunition.
Great video 👍 my girlfriend a athlete but a short small woman can thump the chump more often with the 380. She actually loves going to the range now. One of my sisters carry’s a S&W police chief’s special in 38 simply because it’s reliable and so easy to use
That’s my understanding as well, and on target, is #1
Fantastic video, very informative. Thank you so much.
thank you for this video its so much argument out here about 380 vs 9 mm and 380 gets so much hate from people that might not have shoot it for years and years
I absolutely love her! Brilliantly done!!
Thank you. Personally, I carry my Taurus Spectrum in 0.380 in my pocket while wearing light summer clothing. It is the absolute minimum.
If I’m wearing jeans (all my belts are “heavy duty”, it’s IWB all-metal 9mm all the time. It’s just my preference.
I really wish I could open carry my revolver, but that discussion is for another day.
Please keep up your good work!
Great explanation! The bottom line is it has to fit you! And btw, ''A gun is better than no gun''........so true!
Just a tidbit of trivia...the .380 is actually a 9 x 17mm cartridge, a true 9mm bullet. Consider also, the .380 is mainly a 7 to 10 yard round and a 9mm Luger is 7 to 25 yards (or longer) with a little more power (kinetic energy). Standard ball ammunition for .380acp is 95gr full metal jacket, the 9mm Luger is 115gr full metal jacket. Specialty ammunition can increase performance accordingly, such as making a .380 perform like a 9mm. Thank you Lena for this video.
Love my P938 micro 9mm for daily carry, but now I'm going to have to try out the .380 for another option. Great video girl 💯💗👍🏼
My EDC as well. And, I love it.
My EDC as well!!
Mine, too…and I bought one for each of my girls!(-:
My EDC as well, hard to find a comparable all steel firearm, and small size and reliability of the Sig 938
The Sig P238 is an absolute dream. Built like a tank, incredibly reliable. Almost no recoil. Fun to shoot. Best trigger on any gun I own. My summer carry gun. 🎯🔫
Lena is a great communicator and educator
I will never come close to have the experience and knowledge that both you and your dad possess. For many years I watched many of your families videos always great. I personally think when it comes to choosing a firearm to carry for self protection get something you feel comfortable with and can shoot the best. One thing for sure shoot placement is key no matter what caliber you decide on.
You make the greatest ❤️ videos 📹..... Your break down of the two calibers was spot on . Keep those videos coming
Fantastic ! May two more generations of women appreciate your sincerity, solid competence, and humanity, and may some of them choose to refuse to be a victim.
Excellent, basic video for those who don't understand a few of the more complex characteristics of ammo like bullet weight and velocity.
Thank you Lena. i apreciate your tips and tricks. after a couple years of shooting i am starting to be proficient. I got the p365xl with a compensated slide by shalotek.
*A good tip, some gun ranges have something called ladies day where its much cheaper to rent a lane on one day (like 1/4 of the normal price) and they also allow ladies to rent the guns for free, you just have to buy the ammo or bring your own ammo. Its an awesome deal, you can try different guns for free, you can buy a box of 50 shells and try many guns in that caliber. The gun range I use offers this. See if you can hunt something like this down in your area, its worth it.*
Good video!! Personally I don’t want to go smaller than 9mm but really enjoyed the presentation, very informative
Great review. Thanks. I prefer the 380 to get on target quicker.
Very nice video.
The best point of reference is to study homicide forensic autopsies. When it comes to handguns, caliber is irrelevant because of the 2200
fps threshold. The only thing that matters is shot placement. Also, CCW EDC carry differs from home defense based on lifestyle risk assessment variables.
What a tremendous asset to new gun owners, to the community in general, and to the SigSauer organization. Lena’s training videos for the SigSauer Rose P365-380 are outstanding - for any new gun owner of either gender. If you haven’t seen them, take a look.
I prefer 9MM over .380 because of the cost per round, but 9MM is more lethal and more effective in a self defense situation. I just bought the P365 (standard). Looking forward to shooting it at the range. I love how easy it is to conceal. You get ten rounds in a double stacked magazine, with the Siglite night sights too. It actually is also fairly comfortable to hold too. I was never one to like sub or micro compact guns for that reason alone, but Sig never disappoints. If anyone was to ask me what my favorite overall Sig pistol would be, it is the P226. I can't wait to try the P320 subcompact as well.
One question Sr, can you explain why you believe the 9MM is more lethal in a self defense situation?
There is the weight thing too Lena. One thing that kept popping in my mind while watching this, is "Man a 380 is only going to piss the guy off". I have heard that so many times. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for your video, it is nice that a lady gave her professional opinion and information. Just bought a bersa 380 for my wife, and a 380 Makarov for my self. I really enjoy the feel of the 380 how it fits in the hand how it fires not to teeter on everybody's opinions or recommendation but again when purchasing a firearm it's what feels good for yourself yes be informed of the many wonderful firearms out there from AR-15s to 30 odd 6 to a Colt 45 they're all good what do you feel happy with and excited
She makes perfect sense and as we get older recoil can be more demanding on hands and too it can be more comfortable so my only concern is finding the correct load as hollow points can clog I've seen some excellent expansion in 380 ammo so well worth considering for EDC but 9mm still an great carry choice in so many pistols , the 1911 in 9mm is a winner but personally carry H&K VP9SK and sometimes Walther CCP 9. I really like the SIG Legion 380 that was discontinued ( Colt Mustang) Cool little 380s .
The .380 projectile is the exact same circumference as the 9 mm but is shorter bullet which makes the weight of the projectile lighter. The brass casing of the .380 is also shorter then the 9 mm casing. The down side of the .380's is the muzzle velocity compared to the 9 mm muzzle velocity. Most .380 bullets have a velocity of 980 fps with some manufactures increasing the muzzle velocity to 1020 to 1100 fps to improve penetration but defeats it's purpose The .380 hand guns are easier to control but do not have enough stopping power wanted in a home defense firearm. The 9 mm is more efficient as a home defense firearm because it has the muzzle velocity to penetrate deep enough to damage vital organs and incapacitate (stop) a criminal. Practice is the key to good self protection. Thanks for the great video.
This is incredible.
Never seen a girl look like her father this much.
She's still in her 20s probably but feels like every day she looks more and more to her dad.
I think the way to decide is which caliber gun combination you can shoot accurately under duress is the best choice. Back in my law days at the 1 to 3 yard line we had draw our duty weapon from a holster and fire 2 shots with the gun pressed against our hip for maximum weapon retention. However we never did it for off duty weapons. I decided to do it on my own. Never had a problem with either my S&W model 10 revolver or my Glock 22 gen4 in 40 cal. However when tried it with my Glock 43 and Glock 26 both guns failed to feed the second shot, why because the 1 second time limit forces most people to get a less than optimal grip when under duress. With my S&W 642, my Glock 42 and my Sig P250 subcompact in 9mm I have no problems at all.
This women is making her daddy really proud.
*Woman, there is only 1 of her.
I love my SIG P238…Shoots super good and accurate…great for ladies with small hands.
If someone is looking at doing a lot of range time, the 9mm will be less $$. The .380 is around $.20 more per round, and that can add up fast.
@SIG SAUER, INC > Hey SIG you should block these spammers on your site...
Great simple straightforward presentation and thanks for sharing.
Just got done purchasing the 9mm rose lineup for my girlfriend, and the gun looks so sleek and has all the features for safety for a new gun owner. Love, Love, Love this lineup and I would have no shame carrying this on myself. Looking forward to some rose lineups in the AR field soon?
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Daddy's girl for sure. But very well respected because of her knowledge and experiences and her own accomplishments.
Very good tutorial . Well done Lena!!
Nice video. I'm not at all recoil sensitive, but I also don't allow my ego to choose what I carry. I'd love to spend some range time with the P365 .380 and compare it to the 9mm P365 that's on my hip right now.
I came up with the perfect solution to this delimma some time ago. I carry my Sig P365 9mm in an appendix holster every single day all day long, and I also carry my Ruger LCP Max .380 in a Sticky pocket holster in my right front pocket. I never feel undergunned!
thank you, I want to show this video to my sister. Help her find the the right caliber.