I've had several .380s (Colt, Walthers, and a Makarov) over many years, but currently own none. I generally use only cast bullets in handgun cartridges. There is really no advantage to jacketed bullet use as far as accuracy, velocity, performance, or reliable gun functioning if the proper cast bullet is used.

I had good results with the .380 cartridge using several bullets in the 90 -120- grain range. I tried a few powders that included Unique, Blue Dot, Herco, 231, and Bullseye. Overall, 231 loads were consistently the best. Bullseye showed promise and I probably did not do enough work with it.

A good quality .380 pistol and suitable handloads may surprise many shooters with the accuracy attainable, even at 25 yards.