wooly bugger 1 Posted February 25, 2014 Having submitted my pistol permits, I'm now shopping around and interested in the Sig P238. However, I notice that affordable .380 ACP is nowhere to be found, even though other calibers are availble. Any theories as to why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted February 25, 2014 wooley, shoot Damjans P238 if you can its nice, why not P938 in 9mm its cheaper ammo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooly bugger 1 Posted February 25, 2014 wooley, shoot Damjans P238 if you can its nice, why not P938 in 9mm its cheaper ammo That's my plan exactly. I've gone shooting with him a few times, and we're overdue for another range trip, possibly to include shooting class III at Heritage Guild in Easton. My ammo search made me reconsider the P938, and I think I may go that way, especially since I plan on getting a P226, as well, so it will be nice to avoid an extra caliber. Do you consider pocket carry with a P938 feasible? Why is .380 rarer and more expensive than 9mm? I'd expect it to be cheaper, given less lead and powder. Now that I'm finally taking the plunge into pistols, I'll definitely look into reloading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted February 25, 2014 They are about the same size and pocket carry is perfect for it, I was going to get a 938 but ended up w/ a XDs 9mm. I will probably still get a 938 since I still have 2 permits right now. Clintoon has a 938 and a few other forum members, probably some around your area Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howard 538 Posted February 25, 2014 It all grew up and is now 9mm Actually Freedom has a bunch of it: http://www.freedommunitions.com/380-100gr-RNFP-FMJ-p/fm380r100r-b0500.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted February 26, 2014 It all grew up and is now 9mm Actually Freedom has a bunch of it: http://www.freedommunitions.com/380-100gr-RNFP-FMJ-p/fm380r100r-b0500.htm Why you giving away my secret 380 source? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Respect2A 0 Posted February 26, 2014 I've got it all. Gotta feed my bodyguard 380 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howard 538 Posted February 26, 2014 Do you like the Bodyguard? I was thinking about one but really hated the long double action trigger pull Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Respect2A 0 Posted February 26, 2014 It's great for what it's intended role is. It's not a bullseye gun. You aren't going to worry about focusing on breathing and trigger control when and if you need it. It's a pocket gun. You are going to be using it at very close range and probably hopped up with adrenaline. The last thing you will be thinking about is the long double action pull. It's a zero to five yard gun. With a little practice you will be putting shots center mass at 5 yards no problem. What I like about the double action is that if my round doesn't go off I have second strike capability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John3754 0 Posted February 26, 2014 Why is .380 rarer and more expensive than 9mm? I'd expect it to be cheaper, given less lead and powder. It has nothing to do with the amount of powder and lead and everything to do with supply annd demand. 9 mm is the most popular handgun cartridge in the world and tons of it is produced, .380 not so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted February 26, 2014 I haven't gotten any .380 target ammo. Just hp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted February 26, 2014 move on to the 9mm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Respect2A 0 Posted February 26, 2014 move on to the 9mm Your response has nothing to do with this topic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted February 26, 2014 Your response has nothing to do with this topic.thanks captain obvious anyways, that p938 might be up for sale/trade pretty soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbkid6974 1 Posted February 26, 2014 all the new glock 42 owners have made a run .380. its more expensive because ammo plants run it in smaller batches because it is not as popular as 9, .40, and .45. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted February 26, 2014 thanks captain obvious anyways, that p938 might be up for sale/trade pretty soon if you clean it I got permits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted February 26, 2014 if you clean it I got permits i cleaned it after the break in period, im not shooting any corrosive ammo. ogfarmer, lets stay on topic before the THREAD police catches us. what a clown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oakridgefirearms 224 Posted February 26, 2014 Having submitted my pistol permits, I'm now shopping around and interested in the Sig P238. However, I notice that affordable .380 ACP is nowhere to be found, even though other calibers are availble. Any theories as to why? It's with all the affordable .22LR ammo - nowhere to be found. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tj462nj 32 Posted February 26, 2014 I have the 238 & the 938, almost identical in size Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtonian 453 Posted February 26, 2014 Having submitted my pistol permits, I'm now shopping around and interested in the Sig P238. However, I notice that affordable .380 ACP is nowhere to be found, even though other calibers are availble. Any theories as to why? Pocket pistols are all the rage. I suppose that's why .380 is less plentiful than we'd like. You can get it at Sportsman's Guide for 34 cents/round; try ammoseek.com or armslist.com. I picked up 1500 rounds there about three months ago for 25 cents/round. That's about as cheep as you'll find for a decent-powered round. I have a p238 by the way...Nice little package but the mag that came with the gun was defective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted February 26, 2014 just remember pocket carry still requires a holster NSFW- http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=909_1393379747 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brownie^HP 6 Posted March 18, 2014 Heritage Guild in Easton in has Prvi Partizan .380 ACP ammo for $18.99. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,259 Posted March 18, 2014 Why is .380 rarer and more expensive than 9mm? I'd expect it to be cheaper, given less lead and powder. Well it usually costs more because less demand, so they have to ahve bigger margins to jsutify making it. It also goes away in any shortage scenario because any machine making .380 can make 9mm. Guess which one they wil turn out in a shortage. You must have missed the last .380 shrotage. $50-$70 a box of 20 high quality SD rounds was not uncommon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted March 18, 2014 I've been buying .380 at Dicks for months. I stop every week and give them my list of ammo I'm looking for and usually, all they have is .380. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brownie^HP 6 Posted March 18, 2014 I've been buying .380 at Dicks for months. I stop every week and give them my list of ammo I'm looking for and usually, all they have is .380. How much is the 380 at Dicks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candyman87 10 Posted March 20, 2014 How much is the 380 at Dicks? Just paid $19.99/box for Remington UMC .380 and CCI Blazer .380 and $21.99/box of American Eagle .380. Last week I paid $24.99 for a box of Winchester Target (white box) .380. Still trying to find the best bang for my buck in my new PPK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W2MC 1,699 Posted March 21, 2014 Just paid $19.99/box for Remington UMC .380 and CCI Blazer .380 and $21.99/box of American Eagle .380. Last week I paid $24.99 for a box of Winchester Target (white box) .380. Still trying to find the best bang for my buck in my new PPK. But no .22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted March 21, 2014 rarely .22. I check gunbot every day for several different calibers. If there's a deal, I jump on it. I have gotten some .22 this way but not much. It's there but I'm not paying excessive prices. I don't need it that bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites