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DunRanull · August 22, 2012, 05:59 AM

I don't "do" .380 but I do alternate HPs and FMJ of the same weight in Makarov, and 9mmP, as well as in my .45s. Reason being penetration of the FMJ vs the expansion of the HPs. Very old habit on my part.

August 22, 2012, 05:59 AM	#17
DunRanull Junior member Join Date: April 24, 2005 Location: Southern Colorado, where a small working knowledge of southwestern Hispanic culture is considered polite. Posts: 99	I don't "do" .380 but I do alternate HPs and FMJ of the same weight in Makarov, and 9mmP, as well as in my .45s. Reason being penetration of the FMJ vs the expansion of the HPs. Very old habit on my part.