Preferred Weight For .380 Self Defense Ammo

Bedrockk · July 26, 2012, 02:26 PM

Most of my limited firearms experience is with a 9mm. My wife is getting ready to get herself a .380 semi for self-defense purposes. Just curious what weight ammo people prefer for this caliber handgun.

plouffedaddy · July 26, 2012, 03:58 PM

90-95gr seems to be the best performers. Heavier rounds often fail to expand. I personally keep my BG380 loaded with Gold Dots.

Here's a video of the 102gr Golden Saber round failing to expand...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATTBudWGunI

July 26, 2012, 02:26 PM	#1
Bedrockk Member Join Date: May 7, 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 23	Preferred Weight For .380 Self Defense Ammo Most of my limited firearms experience is with a 9mm. My wife is getting ready to get herself a .380 semi for self-defense purposes. Just curious what weight ammo people prefer for this caliber handgun.

July 26, 2012, 03:58 PM	#2
plouffedaddy Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 2,960	90-95gr seems to be the best performers. Heavier rounds often fail to expand. I personally keep my BG380 loaded with Gold Dots. Here's a video of the 102gr Golden Saber round failing to expand... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATTBudWGunI __________________ Mrgunsngear's Youtube Channel Certified Glock Armorer