Looking for advice on 380 hollow point vs FMJ for SD. Tons of YT videos on ballistic tests but before I dig in and start reviewing I thought I would check with you all for opinions. From what I know from my research years ago one of the drawbacks on FMJ vs hollow point was greater muzzle flash on FMJ ammo than hollow point under low light, no light and temporary blindness for few seconds. I think I also recall reading somewhere that 380 hollow points don’t expand much unless hitting bone which increases penetration but not much expansion. Lastly my concern would be hollow point penetration through denim and leather. And then there is different types of ballistic gel, etc, etc. Don’t mind doing the research again but thought you all might weigh in. Thanks in advance.
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I have a ballistics background.
Shooting the bull channel mentioned above is the definition of hot garbage data going in = hot garbage data coming out. Completely DISREGARD ANY “info” from this worthless channel.
Generaly speaking, without typing for an hour, Speer Gold Dot, Hornady Critical Defense, and the new Federal Deep are going to be top performers in .380 hollow point.
A hot .380 FMJ (like Italian Fiochi) is also perfectly acceptable and it punches above its weight due to tumbling. Some agencies only approve FMJ ammo in .380 as it has acceptable performance.
The shaped ammo with flutes (lehigh extreme defender , extreme penetrator) are also excellent if they are reliable in your gun.
Shooting the bull channel mentioned above is the definition of hot garbage data going in = hot garbage data coming out. Completely DISREGARD ANY “info” from this worthless channel.
Generaly speaking, without typing for an hour, Speer Gold Dot, Hornady Critical Defense, and the new Federal Deep are going to be top performers in .380 hollow point.
A hot .380 FMJ (like Italian Fiochi) is also perfectly acceptable and it punches above its weight due to tumbling. Some agencies only approve FMJ ammo in .380 as it has acceptable performance.
The shaped ammo with flutes (lehigh extreme defender , extreme penetrator) are also excellent if they are reliable in your gun.
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Here is an excellent article on the subject
www.marksmanshipmatters.com
.380 ACP Ammunition Comparison
Revised/Updated May 28, 2017 Small pistols encourage concealed carry. Many armed citizens carry a .380 ACP pistol for personal defense or as a second or backup gun. The .380 cartridge was invented …
www.marksmanshipmatters.com
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The guy gave it a good college try. He spent a lot of time and energy and money making those videos, and for that, he should be commended. He presented ammo's as "winners and losers" and have a big problem with that. Some of his "winners" are terrible rounds, for various reasons. And just like that, overnight, Precision One XTP rounds becomes a top seller. Those are garbage defensive rounds and never should have been put on a pedestal and paraded as "top quality, best in class" ammo. Its a joke. A dangerous joke.
Like I said earlier, garbage data in = garbage data out.
He posted those videos some 9 years ago at this point... time to move on and stop recommending or buying Precision One XTP rounds....
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