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by G26ster
Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: POLL .380 Ammo JHP or FMJ for self defense?
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Re: POLL .380 Ammo JHP or FMJ for self defense?

WickedOwl wrote:
AndyC wrote:Heck, you have to make up your own mind - but whether you use FMJ or JHP, make sure it's reliable through your weapon first and foremost.
I'd rather have someone else make up my mind for me! I'd be a lot easier! :mrgreen:

I've had zero issues with both JHP and FMJ up to now, at with least the brands I bought and the gun I carry. In some ways I suppose we are splitting hairs here, but on the other hand I'd rather not find out the hard way that I chose the wrong type of ammo when I need it to save my life. That's not to say that there aren't situations in which both JHP and FMJ could get the job done.
If you're unsure, alternate between FMJ, and JHP in each magazine and hope for the best ;-)
by G26ster
Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: POLL .380 Ammo JHP or FMJ for self defense?
Replies: 105
Views: 14549

Re: POLL .380 Ammo JHP or FMJ for self defense?

AndyC wrote:My fear with the .380 is under-penetration - if I'm between a rock and a hard place and had to choose the lesser of the two evils (under vs over), I'll have to go with over-penetration.

That said, if there were a .380 HP I could trust to penetrate deeply, I'd certainly look at it.
Andy: have you looked at Cor Bon Pow 'R ball? "Supposedly" delays expansion for deeper penetration. I have it for my .380 and 9mm pistols. And no, I have not gone out with milk jugs, water, telephone books or pig carcasses to test it ;-)

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