380 versus 9mm (questions)

[chasekerion4]

I'll throw in my

I'm not an expert on the subject, but by looking at the above chart, I tend to agree with redneckmedic. If you hit a BG, he's likely gonna stop. If not, you've most likely got more rounds in your magazine for him. Ultimately, it ain't the gun; it's the operator. Shoot the right spot, and he's gonna drop.

Having said that; do what you think is necessary with the .380. I've sold off 2 of my .380's for this same reason. I didn't buy my .380's to sit and collect dust, and there's no way in hell I'd pay .40 cents per round for a shorter version of the 9mm cartridge. .380's sitting in my safe with no ammo are as useful as a car with no tires. If/when the ammo truly comes around again at a reasonable price, maybe you can buy them again, but for me - lessons learned. I'm stockpiling one hell of a collection of ammo for every caliber I own, except for .380.

The nice thing about selling off a Bersa is that you're not going to lose a ton of money. If it helps you get what you want sooner, then go for it - if that's what you want. Just make sure you like what you get in its place!

If it won't kill you to save up for a bit, maybe it's worth waiting and keeping the Bersa. As Indygunworks said, the guns certainly won't get cheaper going forward.