Some don't like a .380 for carry but a for pull-and-pop emergency it could do well. It might be a good choice for a wife,sister,mother,daughter as well.
I saw a 66 Nova at the local Fri night car spot last year that had a 4-speed Lenco trans. That's an unusual sight for the street. The owner was a middle aged latin guy who competes at the local track.
YT has a neat vid of a box Nova that ran a 6.95 at 209. It was on/in the Hot Rod event where...
My SR9 has no problems with WWB and Serbian-made Monarch. The 1st time out,it had a few stovepipes on some reloads I'd bought at a show from a reputable guy but I think it was because I had not pre-cleaned the gun. Good luck with your new purchase.
IDK but it's an interesting observation seeing the way "semi auto" is used in/by the media nowadays;etching "auto" onto a gun would really make it look sinister to the misinformed and some others.