Originally Posted by gunchamp
What do you guys think of the 38 spl for a defensive round vs the 380? Thanks

I carry a S&W model 60 in a desantis nemesis all the time. It's loaded with 148gr wadcutters. I don't worry about the hammer one bit, I could see where someone would prefer a 642 or an LCR though, no hammer and less weight.
I certainly don't want to get shot with a wadcutter, They tear a nasty hole in things. My wife carries a .380 but is looking to switch to a 9mm , she doesn't have a lot of faith in it. I don't either, but she carries it because it's small.