Green Dot worked very well in 45 ACP and 38 Special. It functioned the M1911's at low velocity and shot accurately.
Have no idea what it would do in a 380, but since it is a fast powder, don't see why it would not work well.
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Kimber Custom Classic
230 gr LRN 4.5 grs Bullseye 99' & 2005 mixed lot Mixed Brass WLP (brass)
°F OAL 1.250" taper crimp .469"
16-May-09 high 83
Ave Vel =805.2
Std Dev =38.07
ES = 136.9
High = 912.4
Low = 775.5
N = 24
230 LRN 4.5 grs Green Dot lot 178 WLP Mixed Military OAL 1.245" taper crimp 0.469"
27 Feb 2010 T = 48 ° F
Ave Vel =708 fps
Std Dev =12
ES = 40
High = 727
Low = 687
N = 9
accurate, little high, mild recoil
230 LRN 5.0 grs Green Dot lot 178 WLP Mixed Military OAL 1.245" taper crimp 0.469"
27 Feb 2010 T = 48 ° F
Ave Vel =802fps
Std Dev =19
ES = 61
High = 841
Low = 780
N = 15
230 LRN 5.5 grs Green Dot lot 178 WLP Mixed Military OAL 1.245" taper crimp 0.469"
27 Feb 2010 T = 48 ° F
Ave Vel =873 fps
Std Dev =30
ES = 88
High = 922
Low = 834
N = 11
M1911 Springfield Armory 5” Kart Barrel
230 LRN 4.5 grs Green Dot lot 178 WLP Mixed Military OAL 1.245" taper crimp 0.469"
27 Feb 2010 T = 48 ° F
Ave Vel =719 fps
Std Dev =26
ES = 105.1
High = 771
Low = 665.9
N = 14
accurate, little high, mild recoil
230 LRN 5.0 grs Green Dot lot 178 WLP Mixed Military OAL 1.245" taper crimp 0.469"
27 Feb 2010 T = 48 ° F
Ave Vel =803 fps
Std Dev =25
ES = 97
High = 867
Low = 770
N = 16
Accurate, centered
230 LRN 5.5 grs Green Dot lot 178 WLP Mixed Military OAL 1.245" taper crimp 0.469"
27 Feb 2010 T = 48 ° F
Ave Vel =853 fps
Std Dev =29
ES = 116
High = 918
Low = 802
N = 15
very accurate, centered