[WFS]

Kirby,

I've fired the .380 PPK/S on several occaisions. I found it to be well balanced and very accurate at any reasonable self-defense range. It doesn't have the full punch of the 9mm parabellum, but unless you're going into combat it is more than enough to stop an attacker. Lets face it, most self-defense situations take place quickly and at close range.

Don't knock the modern, small autos. A lot of the predjudice comes from the days when your two basic choices were the .32 and the .25 loaded with ball ammo. Most were innacccurate at more than a few feet. The fmj ammo had to strike bone or vital organs to have any stopping power. A well made, modern .380, loaded with a good hollow point round, is a different animal.

Best Regards,
Wayne