[Yosemitest]

Did you know that a .380 won't even break the bark off of a Water Oak Tree ?
You want more penetration than a .380 .

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

I carry a 9mm Ruger with +P rounds.

My wife has a S&W Body Guard .380 pistol.
She is very much in love with her S&W .38 special revolver but thinks it's a bit too large for her to carry. Compared to the .380, that is true.

Her comfort zone is with a revolver since there is nothing to do except point and click. No safety, etc. She would never carry a 9mm.
I've been looking for a .32 revolver or something in that size. Maybe even a .25 revolver. Not having much luck but I've just started looking. Thus, my .380 revolver question. I've got plenty of ammo for that.

[al baby]

I never had a Water oak tree break into my house

[X-spurt]

http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/#380ACP

I use Hornady FTX Critical Defense.

Wanna see how tough your White Oak bark is?

.380 is good first line defense. A small pistol in your pocket beats the big one out in your truck.