Awful lot of opinions on using ball ammo for better penetration when using 380. What are the opinions here?
I have been in the ball camp for years, only because someone I respected told me that was best. I have no real information other than that.
It all depends on the pistol and the ammo. Here is a good comparison of both.
My .380 carry ammo is Hornady Critical Defense.
"You be the judge."
My .380 carry ammo is Hornady Critical Defense.
"You be the judge."
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In the winter time (asssuming perps wear heavy or multiple layers of clothing), I'd consider FMJ.
As always, shot placement is key.
Just my 2¢ ...
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As always, shot placement is key.
Just my 2¢ ...
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When I carried a .380 I used Barnes tac-xpd. Here is a really good .380 ammo test page.
http://shootingthebull.net/blog/final-results-of-the-380-acp-ammo-quest/
http://shootingthebull.net/blog/final-results-of-the-380-acp-ammo-quest/
Thanks guys, I just keep coming back to 380 because even the smaller 9mm not so comfy. I have various 9mm options so I couldn't bring myself to spend the money for yet another (Sig p365) on principle (although I know it is pretty popular). But the old PF-9 is honestly still one of the more comfortable 9mm choices, even against the P365. So I decided if a 10+yr old gun with a terrible trigger is easier to carry than various others I've tried, I may as well go back to 380 (hence my question).
I recently go a hold of a box of what WWB 380 and was bummed to see that it is actually jacketed flat points...what's the deal? I'm sure it would punch nicer holes in paper but you never see that in 9mm ammo so why not just regular FMJ's?
I recently go a hold of a box of what WWB 380 and was bummed to see that it is actually jacketed flat points...what's the deal? I'm sure it would punch nicer holes in paper but you never see that in 9mm ammo so why not just regular FMJ's?
I carry a Ruger EC9s (Cheaper version of the LC9s). I find it to be a good carry size for a 9. I can leave it on my hip while driving and don't even notice it. It's not much larger than my LCPII in .380.
https://grabagun.com/ruger-ec9s-black-9mm-3-12-inch-7rds.html
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Nice gun for a good price. I have several 9mm's about the same size and I guess I'm just picky. I'm a glock fan so in that size, I would probably use the G43. The new Ruger max 9 is about same size too and has the extra capacity like the P365.
I appreciate it, all that would do is make me buy one LOL. I've missed so many sales on them and the price has gone up as well. I just like something a tad thinner for carry so I've reluctantly not bought one. If I shoot it, I'd probably have to sell one of my other 9's to justify the cost.
But in winter, I can carry the G26 so the P365 is really an in-between gun for the LCP and the G26 so if I was only going to have ONE carry pistol, then that would be the winner.
I'll consider it though...thx for offering.
