New Ruger .380 (think P-3AT)

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Re: New Ruger .380 (think P-3AT)

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casingpoint wrote:I would have much rather seen Ruger introduce a small scale semi-auto for it's new personal defense .327 round.
I can think of two possible issues with a semi-auto in .327.

Case length may be too long.

Recoil might be greater than a blowback system could handle.
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Re: New Ruger .380 (think P-3AT)

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Mike1951 wrote:
casingpoint wrote:I would have much rather seen Ruger introduce a small scale semi-auto for it's new personal defense .327 round.
I can think of two possible issues with a semi-auto in .327.

Case length may be too long.

Recoil might be greater than a blowback system could handle.
3) It's a revolver cartridge.
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Re: New Ruger .380 (think P-3AT)

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I want one. I'd like to see it in 9mm also. :drool:
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Re: New Ruger .380 (think P-3AT)

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Great Balls O' Fire! Was Ruger in cahoots with Buffalo Bore on the .380 LCP?
http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#380 :fire

Corbon may already be there:
https://www.dakotaammo.net/shop/product ... cts_id=257
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