.380 ACP, FMJ or JHP - Page 2

Bob O · February 11th, 2008, 06:47 PM

This link to a lot of .380 ammo tests may help:

KTOG Forum - Links to .380 Ammo Tests

Have fun!

Larryes · February 11th, 2008, 06:53 PM

I stager with a JHP in the tube followed in order by a FMJ. I also have the the thought that it may take every round in my P 3AT to do the job, no stopping at double taps, but shooting till the job is done.

rmccoll · February 11th, 2008, 06:53 PM

I re-read the report on the '86 FBI shootout as a result of this forum. In following some of the links it finally linked to the FBI chief training officer explaining why they chose the 10mm and what they did to get there.

But in his discussion, he spoke of the different bullets for different calibers and suggested the FMJ for the .380. He said the JHP did not have sufficient penetration in this caliber.

frankmako · February 11th, 2008, 07:46 PM

first round is a 90 gr hydro shok, then followed by remington 95 gr fmj. i shot some wet phone books, over 12 inches thick with the hydro shock, remingtom fmj, and speer 90 gr gold dot. the range was approximately four feet. i used my kel tec p3at. all three brands went thru and made good size holes. but i had two gold dot that did not make it, they only went in approximately 10 inches. but come to think about it 10 inches in 12 inches of wet phone books is good.

libertarian5 · February 11th, 2008, 09:08 PM

Buffalo Bore hard lead 100 gr. for my Mustang. 1072 fps - 255.4# me. Good stuff.

Supertac45 · February 12th, 2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhinokrk

Golden Saber 102 gr. for the 380.

This would be my choice also.

pgrass101 · February 12th, 2008, 12:50 PM

I carry one mag loaded with 90gr Hydra shock

and a spare mag of 95 gr FMJ

bmcgilvray · February 12th, 2008, 06:39 PM

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.

February 11th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#11
Bob O Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central, VA Posts: 146	This link to a lot of .380 ammo tests may help: KTOG Forum - Links to .380 Ammo Tests Have fun! __________________ Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other" ~John Adams

February 11th, 2008, 06:53 PM	#13
rmccoll New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: tennessee Posts: 12	.380 solid I re-read the report on the '86 FBI shootout as a result of this forum. In following some of the links it finally linked to the FBI chief training officer explaining why they chose the 10mm and what they did to get there. But in his discussion, he spoke of the different bullets for different calibers and suggested the FMJ for the .380. He said the JHP did not have sufficient penetration in this caliber.

February 11th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#14
frankmako Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,880	first round is a 90 gr hydro shok, then followed by remington 95 gr fmj. i shot some wet phone books, over 12 inches thick with the hydro shock, remingtom fmj, and speer 90 gr gold dot. the range was approximately four feet. i used my kel tec p3at. all three brands went thru and made good size holes. but i had two gold dot that did not make it, they only went in approximately 10 inches. but come to think about it 10 inches in 12 inches of wet phone books is good. __________________ An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.

February 12th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#17
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,754	I carry one mag loaded with 90gr Hydra shock and a spare mag of 95 gr FMJ __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere If I got .01 cents for every $1 in $700 billion I would have $70 million!!!!

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February 11th, 2008, 06:53 PM	#12
Larryes Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	I stager with a JHP in the tube followed in order by a FMJ. I also have the the thought that it may take every round in my P 3AT to do the job, no stopping at double taps, but shooting till the job is done.

February 11th, 2008, 09:08 PM	#15
libertarian5 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 4 Corners Posts: 248	Buffalo Bore hard lead 100 gr. for my Mustang. 1072 fps - 255.4# me. Good stuff.

February 12th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#18
bmcgilvray Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,058	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.