.380 ACP, FMJ or JHP

[Supertac45]

Golden Saber 102 gr. for the 380.

This would be my choice also.

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[pgrass101]

I carry one mag loaded with 90gr Hydra shock

and a spare mag of 95 gr FMJ

[bmcgilvray]

I don't do the alternating round bit. Makes me feel indecisive.

I want FMJ in my .380 as I want to be as certain as I can be that the bullet will penetrate.

[rsilvers]

http://www.brassfetcher.com/380ACP%2...%20gelatin.pdf

Remington is best. DPX is second best.

[Mark_in_wi]

I personally believe in using some sort or PD HP round. I use either Gold Dots or Critical Defense and I choose these based on what I believe important.

Here is some good reading. Pocket Guns and Gear: Ammo Tests The info there is just one of many (good) sources of info you will find here on this topic.

Just my $.02
Mark

[481]

For .380 and smaller I prefer FMJs. If a JHP is called for in the .380, it is the 102 gr. Golden Saber.

[223to45]

Since this is a 5 year old thread, I think it is OK to start a new one.

[SmokinFool]

Admittedly I don't own a .380, but if I did I would go with a heavy HP round. If it doesn't expand you will still get the penetration of a FMJ.

[Richard58]

FMJ

[tony1990]

I use Winchester PDX1 95gr for my 380 for home and personal protection. It will not penetrate as deep as a FMJ but I don't want the bullet to go thru the BG and into my neighbors house or hit a bystander if I am out and about.