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    I think the .380 G42 was developed as an engineering stepping stone for the 9mm. .380 is 9mm in diameter and is known in foreign countries as 9mm "Kurz" which is "Short" in German (correct me if I'm wrong). After making an operational .380 it was probably easier to move up to a higher power cartridge just by adjusting mass and springs rather than the entire gun. So basically it seems to me that it was just a good engineering decision.

    Still very happy with my S&W Shield but I am interested in shooting the 43 once the bugs are worked out

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    Quote Originally Posted by MoxyDave View Post
    .380 is 9mm in diameter and is known in foreign countries as 9mm "Kurz" which is "Short" in German (correct me if I'm wrong).
    You are correct MD.

    That's an interesting take on it ~ and really does make sense once you put it in that perspective.

    ... I'm just not so sure if the $580 MSRP is justified ...

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    I was doing some recon on the 43x for the wife and this thread popped up. This is a bump for Luis and the guys here that remember him. RIP Luis... UW and Luis had some of the best banter in forum history, good stuff. Read this thread from the beginning..."OMG Luis...use spell check for the love of God!!!"
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    Thanks Stone. Luis was a joy to have around. I miss some of the other former regulars too.
    “ When I comes to modern politics, I think the inverse of Hanlon's Razor applies...In other words, "Never attribute to stupidity that which is adequately explained by malice." - Kerplode

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    Every once in awhile, I stop by his FB page and check it out. He was a good due, went waaaaaaaaay before his time.

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    [QUOTE=UWone77;182603]Every once in awhile, I stop by his FB page and check it out. He was a good due, went waaaaaaaaay before his time.[/QUOTE

    "he was a good due"? For the love of God UW, please use the spell check"
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    Bwhahahaha! Cant believe i missed that... Luis would be proud!
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    I wish I could say I did that one purpose, but alas, my inner Luis came out.

    FT of course, being FT... can't even reply with quote correctly

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    Quote Originally Posted by UWone77 View Post
    I wish I could say I did that one purpose, but alas, my inner Luis came out.

    FT of course, being FT... can't even reply with quote correctly
    "....I could say I did that one purpose...." For the love of God, UW.....
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