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    Which 380 acp would you buy?

    Brand New - Taurus tcp 738 Lifetime Warranty.
    $180 total.

    Used/Like New - Masterpiece Arms Protector II 380acp
    $275 cash + $50.00 for a lifetime warranty.

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    Which 380 acp would you buy?

    Ummm.....neither? If you must have a .380, save up and get a Glock 42.
    Last edited by Kyle Reese; 09-16-2016 at 06:32 PM.

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    If it were me, neither. I have owned and used .380s over the years, and I would probably never voluntarily use one again. There are many 9mm or .38spl options out there now days.

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    Neither.

    The Ruger LCP is a much better choice in that price range, IMO. Better quality control than the Taurus, and it at least has real sights unlike the MPA.

    If you were willing to spend up to $400 I'd give you a different opinion.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lawnguy View Post
    Brand New - Taurus tcp 738 Lifetime Warranty.
    $180 total.

    Used/Like New - Masterpiece Arms Protector II 380acp
    $275 cash + $50.00 for a lifetime warranty.
    So...

    1) Why a .380?

    2) Why those two particular pistols?

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    There are a lot better options. If you are thinking of using it to carry because it's small, you can conceal something bigger and more credible with a good holster. When people scrimp on the holster, this is where they generally go wrong. Buying a 15.00 dollar holster is the worst thing you can do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by StraitR View Post
    So...

    1) Why a .380?

    2) Why those two particular pistols?

    I want something I can put in my front pocket.

    I don't want to spend a lot of money.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lawnguy View Post
    I want something I can put in my front pocket.

    I don't want to spend a lot of money.
    I would get the Ruger LCP, then. I personally bought a different gun for that task, but if you're limited to $325 then I'd definitely get the Ruger.
    Last edited by TGS; 09-16-2016 at 07:02 PM.
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    I have a Glock 42 with over 1,000 rds without a hiccup. By far, my favorite .380.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lawnguy View Post
    I want something I can put in my front pocket.

    I don't want to spend a lot of money.
    If you plan on sticking a pistol in your pocket, I strongly advise you to read this:
    https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....0-ACP-vs-38-Sp

    You might be best off with a S&W 442 or 642 in .38spl.

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