Expansion isn't the do-all and end-all that so many think it is.

I'll take a .380 over a .25 but I particularly do not want any sort of expanding bullet with either. Penetration to the "good stuff" must be assured above all other considerations.

They've yet to make the .380 load that will whip .45 ACP FMJ ball ammo. It's just a matter of 230 grains of .45 caliber goodness versus 90-100 grains of "it might open up and then again it might not." And if it opens up it'll still have a hard time being as big around as the .45 is as it exits the muzzle.

The .45 ACP ball load is effective with good hits and no hollow point will make up for bad hits.