Ammo choice for a .380? - The Firearms Forum

CampingJosh · 02-26-2008, 09:54 PM

Though I would prefer a situation in which it would be realistic for me to carry a bigger gun on a consistent basis, the attire for my work usually doesn't allow that (all summer it's shorts/swimtrunks and a tee). If I'm going to carry (and that's why I went through the hassle of getting the license), it has to be a pocket gun that doesn't show at all (and that pocket clip is very enticing). So here in the next couple weeks (next time I can it to the right gun shop), I think I'm going to pick up a little Kel-Tec in .380.

Those of you who have one (or any other tiny .380 for that matter), what do you load it with?

Gene Seward · 02-28-2008, 03:25 PM

I bought my wife a Bersa Thunder 380 yesterday and after shooting it today I think she may not get it. It is soooooo much fun and really accurater for a small pistol. I plan to load it for her to carry in her purse with Cor-Bon DPX. I love the round and have it for all my carry guns.

delta13soultaker · 02-28-2008, 07:55 PM

Went full circle with .380 ammo. back to trusty old Silvertips.

IMHO...whatever brand/type you choose...fire it in the dark to see if it blinds you. (Some brands are better than others.)

southernshooter · 02-28-2008, 08:03 PM

I carry silver tip's or hydra shok's, Most importantly is to try a few different ones and makes sure they feed and function good in you weapon.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 02-28-2008, 08:45 PM

I have had good luck with Brown Bear, S&B, American Eagle and average performance with Remington, never tried Wold or Winchester, Walmart only had large boxes that I couldn't afford (Was low on money every time) (I usually order mine from J&G or buy at Walmart (with $20 for a box))

ponycar17 · 02-28-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta13soultaker

Went full circle with .380 ammo. back to trusty old Silvertips.

IMHO...whatever brand/type you choose...fire it in the dark to see if it blinds you. (Some brands are better than others.)

You and I agree.. I read a review that Silvertips are the only .380 ammo to adequately expand out of the barrel of a Keltec P3AT.

Laserlips · 02-29-2008, 06:48 PM

DoubleTap...

JP

obxned · 02-29-2008, 08:52 PM

DoubleTap!

Michael G · 03-08-2008, 07:58 PM

Bersa has a forum which has, on the main page, a ballistics table for the .380 cartridge. They now have the Thunder 380 in double stack, 13 rounds.

http://www.geocities.com/bersa_thunder/cartridges.html

02-26-2008, 09:54 PM	#1
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Ammo choice for a .380? Though I would prefer a situation in which it would be realistic for me to carry a bigger gun on a consistent basis, the attire for my work usually doesn't allow that (all summer it's shorts/swimtrunks and a tee). If I'm going to carry (and that's why I went through the hassle of getting the license), it has to be a pocket gun that doesn't show at all (and that pocket clip is very enticing). So here in the next couple weeks (next time I can it to the right gun shop), I think I'm going to pick up a little Kel-Tec in .380. Those of you who have one (or any other tiny .380 for that matter), what do you load it with? -->

02-28-2008, 03:25 PM	#2
Gene Seward V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Batesville, Arkansas Posts: 477	Re: Ammo choice for a .380? I bought my wife a Bersa Thunder 380 yesterday and after shooting it today I think she may not get it. It is soooooo much fun and really accurater for a small pistol. I plan to load it for her to carry in her purse with Cor-Bon DPX. I love the round and have it for all my carry guns.

02-28-2008, 07:55 PM	#3
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: Ammo choice for a .380? Went full circle with .380 ammo. back to trusty old Silvertips. IMHO...whatever brand/type you choose...fire it in the dark to see if it blinds you. (Some brands are better than others.) __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

02-28-2008, 08:03 PM	#4
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Ammo choice for a .380? I carry silver tip's or hydra shok's, Most importantly is to try a few different ones and makes sure they feed and function good in you weapon. __________________ Only you can see this

02-28-2008, 08:45 PM	#5
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: Ammo choice for a .380? I have had good luck with Brown Bear, S&B, American Eagle and average performance with Remington, never tried Wold or Winchester, Walmart only had large boxes that I couldn't afford (Was low on money every time) (I usually order mine from J&G or buy at Walmart (with $20 for a box)) __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

02-29-2008, 06:48 PM	#7
Laserlips V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 72	Re: Ammo choice for a .380? DoubleTap... JP __________________ "Laus Deo"

02-29-2008, 08:52 PM	#8
obxned Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,342	Re: Ammo choice for a .380? DoubleTap! __________________ Proud member of a North Carolina Committee of Safety "If we loose Freedom here, there's no place to escape to. This is the Last Stand on Earth!" Ronald Reagan

03-08-2008, 07:58 PM	#9
Michael G V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Garland Texas Posts: 366	Re: Ammo choice for a .380? Bersa has a forum which has, on the main page, a ballistics table for the .380 cartridge. They now have the Thunder 380 in double stack, 13 rounds. http://www.geocities.com/bersa_thunder/cartridges.html __________________ Kids now a days have a lot of smarts. What they lack is a bucket load of common sense.