Originally Posted by
Scarpia
I don't see any comments on capacity. My carry 380's are the Sig P238 (7+1) for motorcycling and the Bersa 85. The Bersa is 15+1 using a modified (notch) Thunder 380 Plus magazine. I don't want to be at the business end of this thing with 16 rounds of 95 grain JHP's of any manufacture at 1000 f/s. Maybe one or two rounds won't stop a BG, but I defy anyone not to be stopped with 16. Period.
Regarding the 'small single stack 9': The M&P Shield 9mm with the extended 2+ magazine extension (9+1) has replaced the Bersa for carrying. Less capacity but more stopping power per round was a trade off I accepted. I was actually looking at a Khar compact 9 when I stumbled across the Shield 9 in a LGS's display case labeled as "used, unfired" at a heavily discounted price. It was a no brainer, I jumped on it. Inspired by every aspect of this 9, I quickly went to the Shield 45 (7+1) which is now my primary carry piece. The Shield 45 is only slightly larger in OAL and weight versus the Shield 9. Less capacity for sure but it only takes one in 45 ACP.