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Which .380 ACP Personal Defense Ammo for Ruger LCP?


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For .380acp, I recommend sticking with FMJ for practice and defense.

FWIW, my general rule of thumb:

For calibers that can reliably expand AND penetrate at least 12" of calibrated gel...JHP.

For calibers that can reliably expand OR penetrate at least 12" of calibrated gel...FMJ.

We WANT expansion...we NEED penetration.

Plus, you get the added benefit of better feed reliability in small autos (which can sometimes be more finicky than service-sized pistols).

Regarding a specific load recommendation...S&B 92gr FMJ.

Reliable, accurate, and very low muzzle flash.

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Fiocchi Extrema penetrates at least 12 inches and expands. If you google it, you'll find the data.

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Fiocchi Extrema penetrates at least 12 inches and expands. If you google it, you'll find the data.

I'm well aware of the .380 XTP bullet.

It's probably the only .380 JHP that I would consider carrying.

Still, generally speaking, I'll stick with FMJ for .380.

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