[xsailer]

I've been reading some 380 CC folks are loading solid points rather than Hollow points. The thought is since the round is considered much weaker than a 9mm that a solid 380 might make up the difference considering the easy collapse of a 380 hollow round. Any opinions?

Qualifier: Of course for this conversation please ignore the obvious potential of missing the intended target and harming innocents.

 

[Toney]

When I carried a 380 fmjs were what I carried most of the time. I did buy a box of hornady that I carried until I swapped it and the box of ammo off.

 

[ron54]

It's one of those whatever makes you feel comfortable things ...................you will get more penetration with fmj.............but I think a good sd round at close range is fine as well..........I carry Hornady critical defense in mine...........but wouldn't have a problem with any quality fmj either !!!
So I guess I didn't really answer the question.............

 

[xsailer]

When I carried a 380 fmjs were what I carried most of the time. I did buy a box of hornady that I carried until I swapped it and the box of ammo off.

I would have to feel much better of my shot placement if I uses fmj but might consider it after personally shooting it to some old coats and jeans.

 

[ron54]

Picture shows Hornady cd..........has a plug in the tip so it doesn't clog and reduce penetration..........you decide.........

 

[SlowBurn]

I carry Hornady CD. But the more I read about ammo, especially 380, the confusder I get. I'd like to know what ammo the old cop in the Tampa movie theater used. One 380 bullet killed the man who threw the popcorn, after going through his wife's hand.

 

[ron54]

Like I said........it's what you feel good with.......there's too much hype and conflicting thought on it.......your right its confusing.........

 

[KeeperOath]

The are many videos on YouTube about the Best of Everything. In the cold weather months I carry ball ammo for my SD.

Well I found this video that talks about the .380 ACP:

I bought the Precision One Ammunition 90 Gr. HP/XTP. You need to be careful and get a small diameter HP so it won't get caught on the feed ramp's lip into the camber if it has a lip. That's what makes the XTP and FTX bullets work so well.

They feed well in my P380 Kahr and my P230 Sig. Precision One has good prices too and they ship quickly: Precision ONe Ammunition, Dont Shoot Twice Shoot Precision ONe

I hope this helps. My apologies if you've already seen this video.

 

[ron54]

Then of course there is the fun of finding a brand and type that your gun likes and cycles properly......

 

[KeeperOath]

Yep, the hunt can be as much fun as the kill. However, if you don't have but one .380 pistol and the ammo you just bought won't work in your pistol, I guess you can always send it to me. Yep, that'll work (for me). :>)

 

[ron54]

Ahhhh yeah......

 

[Toney]

Its funny the hornady xtp did better than the CD load.
I haven't seen them little plastic tips on rifle bullets make any different but in the price.
In fact the nolsler bt isn't as accurate as bent lead tipped bullets in my 270.

Pretty boxes and new fangled bullets are just a way to get more money...

 

[ron54]

Your probably right........I bought them because they looked like they would feed well........not because of anything else........go figure ??

 

[xsailer]

Been looking and following up this video which lead to other about Precision One. Looks like $27+ for a box of 50. That sure is a good buy compared to what I've been buying. Interesting side note. Next on their list is testing ammo for the 9mm.

 

[ron54]

Well then of course you could offer the bad guy / scumbag a choice..........be polite and say.......... before I bust a cap in your a$$........would you prefer hp or fmj.........

 

[xsailer]

Well then of course you could offer the bad guy / scumbag a choice..........be polite and say.......... before I bust a cap in your a$$........would you prefer hp or fmj.........

Now why didn't I think of that?

 

[ron54]

Now a days with the "aclu" on everyone, you have to be versed in proper social ettecate bob.........maybe you should start watching Martha Stewart........
And learn how to waste a bad guy......... using proper grace !!

 

[xsailer]

Now a days with the "aclu" on everyone, you have to be versed in proper social ettecate bob.........maybe you should start watching Martha Stewart........
And learn how to waste a bad guy......... using proper grace !!

By going to jail like she did?

 

[ron54]

So no one's perfect.....

 

[xsailer]

Now a days with the "aclu" on everyone, you have to be versed in proper social ettecate bob.........maybe you should start watching Martha Stewart........
And learn how to waste a bad guy......... using proper grace !!

First BG's wouldn't recognize Grace if it squatted them and 2nd of all I don't think Martha has ANY grace. Now Toney has Grace.