Do any of you carry a .380 for CC?

[inactive]

+1.

+2 on the LCP. I have my XD if in my truck or laptop bag, but always the LCP on my person.

 

[mhphoto]

I would love to carry a little .380 if it were cheaper.

 

[inactive]

I would love to carry a little .380 if it were cheaper.

Kel-Tec and Ruger run $289 - $319. Just curious how much cheaper they would need to be ??

This is far less than your HK (nothing against the HK) you've posted previously. Or do you mean the ammunition?

 

[mhphoto]

Kel-Tec and Ruger run $289 - $319. Just curious how much cheaper they would need to be ??

This is far less than your HK (nothing against the HK) you've posted previously. Or do you mean the ammunition?

Haha, sorry! I was a little unclear. I meant expensive ammo. I honestly haven't been keeping up with .380 prices lately but last time I remember checking a 50 box of Blazer was about $35. Although that was Academy, so that might explain it.

 

[mmcbeat]

Only recently have I carried a back up gun. To back up my 9MM Sig, I carry a 32acp Seecamp.

 

[Milezc9]

Haha, sorry! I was a little unclear. I meant expensive ammo. I honestly haven't been keeping up with .380 prices lately but last time I remember checking a 50 box of Blazer was about $35. Although that was Academy, so that might explain it.

I picked up a box the other day for around $20

 

[inactive]

That's what I saw (at Academy); WWB 50 for $20, or Remington 100 for $32.

 

[ldp4570]

When I do its a Beretta 85F or my Browning BDA380. I want the longest barrel to get the most out of a cartridge thats already behind the curve in ballistic's.

 

[roadkill33]

lcp every day

 

[dennishoddy]

10% Ballistic Gelatin Tests for:
Corbon .380 80 gr DPX

Testing Platform:
Keltec 3AT

Barrier:
Bare Gelatin


TEST RESULTS:

Round # 1:
Penetration: 8.375”
Recovered Weight: 80.2 gr.
Expansion*: .714 cal.
Velocity: 914.7 fps

* Expansion measured at widest point.



10% Ballistic Gelatin Tests for:
Corbon .380 80 gr DPX

Testing Platform:
Keltec 3AT

Barrier:
Four Layers of Denim


TEST RESULTS:

Round # 1:
Penetration: 6.75”
Recovered Weight: 80.8 gr.
Expansion*: .732 cal.
Velocity: 958.6 fps

* Expansion measured at widest point.



10% Ballistic Gelatin Tests for:
Corbon .380 80 gr DPX

Testing Platform:
North American Arms .380

Barrier:
Four Layers of Denim


TEST RESULTS:

Round # 1:
Penetration: 7.375”
Recovered Weight: 80.7 gr.
Expansion*: .716 cal.
Velocity: 988.8 fps

* Expansion measured at widest point.



10% Ballistic Gelatin Tests for:
Corbon .380 80 gr DPX

Testing Platform:
Walther PPK

Barrier:
Four Layers of Denim


TEST RESULTS:

Round # 1:
Penetration: 7.50”
Recovered Weight: 81.0 gr.
Expansion*: .725 cal.
Velocity: 1085 fps

* Expansion measured at widest point.


Calibration BB Data:
596.9 fps.
3.625 pen.

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