Well looks like I best go shoot this Sh** at some paper I guess I looked at the wrong tests
Thanks for the links
Wingate
PS this will make some very expensive target rounds
Anyone carry a .380?
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Well looks like I best go shoot this Sh** at some paper I guess I looked at the wrong tests
Thanks for the links
Wingate
PS this will make some very expensive target rounds
Only .380 I ever carried is a See Camp, generally just for backup but occasionally for deep concealment when I couldn't carry much else. I pretty much stuck to Hornady HP's due to those feeding the best. Same conical looking round as today, just no polymer.
Now with all the micro 9mm pistols I've retired the See Camp
Now with all the micro 9mm pistols I've retired the See Camp
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CavalryJim
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I carry a Ruger LCP when my wardrobe situation provides fewer options...beach, gym, etc.
For .380, I use FMJ.
For .380, I use FMJ.
hunter5567
Monolithic Mentor
S&W Bodyguard 380 is my mousegun choice and at $169 after rebate from PSA, was an offer to good to refuse.
I've tried a bunch of different 380's and really like the Kahr CW380 and CT380 for all time favorites.
I use Winchester 380 FTFMJ for hardball and Hornady Critical Defense for drug zombies.
I've tried a bunch of different 380's and really like the Kahr CW380 and CT380 for all time favorites.
I use Winchester 380 FTFMJ for hardball and Hornady Critical Defense for drug zombies.
This. Might even go lead ball.
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MY PPK/S amd Colt Mustang both feed Lead Ball in them well.
I have sized up some Lyman 358242 round nose in both 90 and 128 grains bot shot well sized for a 380
I carry a Keltec P3AT when my mode of dress doesn't allow for anything larger and usually load JHP, FMJ, every other round. Right now it is loaded with Winchester Ranger T JHPs and Magtech FMJs. Why did I load it this way? I read something about full metal jackets penetrating deeper than JHPs in a .380 so that is why I chose to go this route. I personally believe that a .380 in my pocket is better than a gun left in the safe at home.
Thanks, everyone. I appreciate all the feedback and suggestions. I am currently carrying a Sig Sauer P238 with Sig's V-Crown Elite Hollow Points. Same setup as Moe24 it would seem. But I am thinking about the suggestion of stacking them JHP then FMJ and so on. Anyways, thank you all for throwing in your two cents.
Occasionally carry a SIG P232 in .380, but not often - carry with Fiocchi with XTP bullets (watch the Shootingthebull video)
Normal carry gun is SIG P226 in 9mm.
Yes, huge size difference, but actually have no problem carrying either OWB
And there is not a lot of difference in being able to conceal with either - have to dress around your carry.
Normal carry gun is SIG P226 in 9mm.
Yes, huge size difference, but actually have no problem carrying either OWB
And there is not a lot of difference in being able to conceal with either - have to dress around your carry.
I have a Taurus TCP738 .380 and I shoot Hornady Critical Defense. Check out some of the videos on Youtube of this ammo in .380 being shot into a block of ballistics gel. While it does not penetrate super far, it still went about 8" into the gel and caused a large amount of expansion in the gel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8hr8X7RLTI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8hr8X7RLTI
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