RegularJoeGunGuy
Active Member
Okay, so, I'm curious. If you choose to carry a pocket pistol (or mouse gun) in .380 acp, what is your preferred defensive/carry round. I've gone back & forth between a simple fmj ball round (round nose, not flat nose) and Hornady's 90 grain critical defense round (with the red tip). All of the gel testing I've seen for other rounds have the JHP's not expanding and acting like an FMJ due to either a lack of velocity to cause the hollow point not to expand or the hollow point becoming plugged with denim or other barrier material. .
I'd like to hear other opinions and/or options for .380 rounds used for defense. Please note that I generally prefer a good expanding 9mm or .357 round over .380 during 95% of the time. However, there are limited occasions where carrying the diminutive pocket pistol is needed/preferred.
So, your thoughts......? And, thanks for playing along
I'd like to hear other opinions and/or options for .380 rounds used for defense. Please note that I generally prefer a good expanding 9mm or .357 round over .380 during 95% of the time. However, there are limited occasions where carrying the diminutive pocket pistol is needed/preferred.
So, your thoughts......? And, thanks for playing along
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