Thread: 1st post, Need some help on next purchase

The 380 is not without merit, as a concealed carry weapon. However, there are now some excellent 9mm pistols that are as small as many 380 pistols on the market.

I think your doubts about it in relation to the 9mm will likely continue to haunt you. Perhaps you should investigate some 9mm models before making any purchase.

In addition, the field activities you described, the uses for your pistol, can all be filled quite nicely with a .22. You might find the less expensive .22 ammo desirable. I am sure that I share whatever pejorative feelings you have about cottonmouths. A .22 is the perfect solution to them.

Goo luck on your cogitations and purchase!

I thought about a 9mm but I have in my head that the 9mm is so close to the 380acp that if I am going to make the jump, that I might as well choose most likely the 40s&w.

That being said I may just pull the trigger on the 380acp and if in a years time(for me more like 2 months) buy another semi auto in the bigger cal.

I have to say I read good things about the Bersa and I had no original intentions to buy a 380acp but it has a lot of my attention.

The Bersa is a great choice. I gave mine to my wife for her CCW and I never got it back. If your true intention is an inexpensive CCW, that you can plink with on occasion, I'd get the Bersa. Make sure you pick up a Hogue Handall overgrip for this gun. It'll help your grip immensely. I'd make sure to shoot the Taurus in 40 or 45 first and read up on it. Recoil might be a big issue.

When I started out, the Bersa was one of my first buys due to the all around potential use of the gun for CC, Home Defense and Range. As time has gone by, I've purchased more specialized guns in each of those areas but kept the Bersa for my wife.

You see a lot of new and used Taurus Mil Pro's sitting around in gun shops and Bersa's are usually hard to find. That's always a telling sign.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by arkansasbowman

...I have in my head that the 9mm is so close to the 380acp...

Get that thought out of your head. It is not even close. Since you said you would also use the gun for HD, imho forget the 380.

This is why forums are so vaulable. 1000 of ears and eyes with expierence

Thank you

Originally Posted by Wyatt

Get that thought out of your head. It is not even close. Since you said you would also use the gun for HD, imho forget the 380.

I gotta go with Wyatt on this one. If home defense is going to be one of the roles of this handgun then I wouldn't go with a .380. I wouldn't and don't hesitate to rely on a 9mm though. I would personally get something a little bigger now and maybe get the Bersa the next time around if you still want it

-Jeff-

I know there were issues with the Gen 1 and 2 but I have confidence that the Gen 3 will be fine. I have a great Pro Shop with very knowlegdeable gunsmiths. I will report in after a few sessions in the Taurus thread.

Wish me good shooting. Thank you in advance.