I have handled one, but have never fired one. As a very experienced revolver shooter and collector, my review based on that very limited experience would be "not bad". I do think they're pretty pricey.
Because I want a paper trail between FFL's. By doing so, I am fully protected under the law. Once an FFL has a gun on their books, they own it and I bear no responsibility for it.
You don't want a pocket holster that the gun snaps into. You may think that hook will hold the holster when drawing the gun, but it may not. This Galco holds the gun, but does not grip it. It's made of rough side out horsehide, so it stays put in the pocket.
1917 prices are all over place. There is no basis for pricing based on that assumption. Judge each gun on its own merits. Brazilians are generally less desirable than the military guns. They will usually cost less, but will shoot as well as the USA model.
S&W started using MIM parts in 1997...
I could literally write you a book on what you're asking.
1. If you're looking for a shooter grade 1917, the Brazilians can generally be had for the least amount of money. Most are not pretty, but are decent shooters. You need to know how to evaluate a revolver for mechanical condition. The...
At the range today with this Model 1955. I'm a huge fan of 45acp revolvers, owning more of them than semi-auto pistols in that caliber. Shooting with moonclips helps with the fun. This example was born in1956.
Kinda funny that I once paid a small fortune for a set of revolver stocks made from spalted maple. Spalting is caused by a fungus, but at least there were no knots.
You're grasping at straws. Of course 380 can get the job done, so can 22lr. Your hyperbole is meaningless. I provided you with real data. The numbers are there to prove the point.
Certainly both can do the job, but in a pure ballistics comparison the 9mm is a superior cartridge. Of course you are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts.
Things to consider:
Do you like a 1911 style pistol?
Are you comfortable carrying in condition one?
Why choose .380 over 9mm when there 9mm pistols similar in size?
How does it fit your hand?