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P380 vs. several kinds of ammo. Photos included.
Hello all,
Here's an informal test I did today with my P380. The test involved targets placed at 7.5 yards and shot from a standing, unsupported position. The targets had a 5.5" 9-ring and an 8" 8-ring. Twelve shots were fired at all targets except one due to ammo failing to feed. One magazine was used during the entire shoot. This was neither an accuracy test nor a reliability test since not enough ammo was shot to confidently determine either. BUT here are few random observations:
1. Golden Saber and GA Arms seemed a bit more stout than the others.
2. The conical shape of the Hornady bullet leads me to believe it would be unlikely to cause the slide to lock back inadvertently. It also had less felt recoil than the rest.
3. If you score the targets, the Federal came out on top as far as accuracy and the S&B was last. I do think all shots outside the 9-ring were 100% my fault.
4. The slide locked back twice; once with the Golden Saber and once with the S&B.
5. The Win Silvertips refused to feed after round 7, hence only 7 holes on the paper.
Since I didn't shoot enough, I can't say I reached any new conclusions. Take a look at the photos and reach your own given the information I provided. I'll try to answer any questions.
Cheers,
1102
Here's an informal test I did today with my P380. The test involved targets placed at 7.5 yards and shot from a standing, unsupported position. The targets had a 5.5" 9-ring and an 8" 8-ring. Twelve shots were fired at all targets except one due to ammo failing to feed. One magazine was used during the entire shoot. This was neither an accuracy test nor a reliability test since not enough ammo was shot to confidently determine either. BUT here are few random observations:
1. Golden Saber and GA Arms seemed a bit more stout than the others.
2. The conical shape of the Hornady bullet leads me to believe it would be unlikely to cause the slide to lock back inadvertently. It also had less felt recoil than the rest.
3. If you score the targets, the Federal came out on top as far as accuracy and the S&B was last. I do think all shots outside the 9-ring were 100% my fault.
4. The slide locked back twice; once with the Golden Saber and once with the S&B.
5. The Win Silvertips refused to feed after round 7, hence only 7 holes on the paper.
Since I didn't shoot enough, I can't say I reached any new conclusions. Take a look at the photos and reach your own given the information I provided. I'll try to answer any questions.
Cheers,
1102
