Before we get into the weeds on the .380 vs 9mm, the first step is to examine the benefits of buying a handgun for concealed carry chambered for either cartridge. Why Choose a Small Handgun?

I know Colbert I. King was using hyperbole in his Feb. 13 op-ed about the large number of guns in the District, " The District in the grip of guns," but the .38, .357, .380 auto and 9mm ammunition ...

When the Glock 42 .380 ACP was released, it certainly pleased many people, but at the same time, others strongly felt that it should have been chambered for the more powerful 9mm round. After all ...

The 9mm is a much more powerful round than the .380, as it creates a larger wound channel, has a faster velocity, and has more energy behind the bullet.