Hi
swflbersa and welcome,
I too am new to this forum and CC.
A couple of month ago I had the same question that you had.
I have to thank all the members here for all the great advice.
Here are the reason I choose the 9MM.
1
Size: Try going to a gun shop and Lay the 380 on top of the 9 MM.
I didn't find that much difference in the size and if you look up the weight
I believe was was about 3oz more. The only difference I could tell was the 380 was slimmer
2.
Ammo cost: I found the ammo for the 9mm a lot cheaper,than
for the 380. You are going to want to practice a lot. I buy my practice ammo at wallmart.
3. More fire power for the buck ,also if you get the 9mm find one that comes with 2 Magazines
- As for the holster I would take the advice from p-t-max
and go with an
in the waist band (IWB) holster. I Purchased a Paddle holster . Although it serves the
purpose for the time being ,it doesn't conceal as well as the UBG IWB. I will be purchasing a UBG Striker in the near future.
- If you can find some one who has one or both guns to let you shoot that may be a deciding factor to you also.
- If you already have your permit try checking out Gun shows in your area. I saved $60 at the gun show.
Good Luck in your search and don't get in a Hurry if you can help it. .
Cowboy727
Firestorm Mini9