.380ACP self-defense ammo- do you go with FMJ or JHP?

Bill DeShivs: said:
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You do realize that pistol rounds worked before the FBI set these "standards?"
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Billy,

Of course they did. The laws of physics are immutable (that is, they are unchangeable) and the standard (the FBI protocols) simply defines a desired level of performance that is obtainable within the confines of those immutable physical laws. If you're under the impression that the FBI protocols somehow altered physical law, I can assure that they didn't- bullets and their behavior in the gun (interior ballistics), through the air (external ballistics), and inside of targets (terminal ballistics) has remained as it always has.


Bill DeShivs: said:
And then, we aren't the FBI or LE, are we?
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I never said that "we" were in the FBI. That's distractionary and misdirected at best.

Just the same, those loads that meet the FBI protocol specifications have a well documented history of performing well on the street under a broad spectrum of conditions and barriers. If you wish to handicap yourself with 'sub-par' loads (in this case, those that don't meet the FBI service pistol specs) that's fine with me, but just because we all aren't in the FBI or LE (actually I am) doesn't mean that we have to settle for the lowered standard that has been established for smaller/lower powered back-up weapons like the .380. You, I, and everyone else is permitted (and I hope encouraged) to carry the most effective ammunition that they can- this in spite of the misguided and dangerous mindset that simply because "we" (in the collective sense) are not the FBI/LE we shouldn't. Limiting ourselves in that manner is simply "horse and buggy" thinking.
 
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@ "mysig229" - what hollow point is that? Looks like Corbon DPX-1's the all copper but way different cut and the petals are just 4 instead of a sunflower effect.

OP! JHP's...not even a question man. I do however know some people that do two things...

1. they load their mag one FMJ and one JHP so on and so forth

2. load the first 2-4 JHP and the rest FMJ's.
 
Constantine said:
@ "mysig229" - what hollow point is that? Looks like Corbon DPX-1's the all copper but way different cut and the petals are just 4 instead of a sunflower effect.

OP! JHP's...not even a question man. I do however know some people that do two things...

1. they load their mag one FMJ and one JHP so on and so forth

2. load the first 2-4 JHP and the rest FMJ's.
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http://www.grizzlycartridge.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=grizzlyxtreme.

Grizzly Extreme
 
I generally go with JHP's. At the range I'd be expecting to use a .380 for defense (contact or close to) they have all the penetration I care about.
I buy HydraShocks, Gold Dots, or Cor-Bon - whichever's available at the local place when I need it. I've never had a problem with it running through my BG.
 
I use JHP. Speer gold dot 90 grain. Reasons for JHP:
-They aren't likely to over penetrate.
-They are designed as a self defense round.
-I've also seen the youtube ballistic tests and I'm comfortable with my choice

Reasons for my specific choice:
-I've also seen the youtube ballistic tests and I'm comfortable with my choice
-I trust the brand.
-Lots of the guys that work at the shop I frequent use it, and I trust them.
-My gun seems to like it.
 
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