The mighty 380 ACP. Need data!

[Rule3]

OK before this goes to far. Some folks are just to easy!

"As a suggestion. Get a Kahr CM9"

Why? No more Moonies for me.

I have a PM 9 and a Shield and other assorted small 9mm pistolas

 

[RGVshooter]

What kind of .380 do you have?

Probably a old Taurus 738 TCP that he wants to destroy

 

[Rule3]

Probably a old Taurus 738 TCP that he wants to destroy

Don't insult my gun!

 

[njl]

There is no .380 +P+ data.
Getting 1200fps with a 100gr bullet seems unlikely.
You'll likely have to settle for less velocity, much lighter bullets, or a larger pistol like a 9mm.

 

[JBnTx]

I think we've been punked?..........

 

[ameridaddy]

I am looking for +P+ load data for the 380 ACP with a 100 gr or more JHP bullet.

Needs to be able to penetrate glass, car doors, denim and still be a one shot stopper round.

Must exceed 1200 fps out of a 2 inch barrel.

What's the best powder??

Buffalo Bore 100 gr hard lead RNFP comes close at my chrono 1073 fps out of my 2.75" Sig P238. Recoil isn't bad, but snappy compared to other factory .380 loads.

Given that BB uses powders you can't get at your LGS, I doubt you can get more than ~950 fps at a safe pressure. I've never seen a SAAMI +P spec or a load in any loading tables that is called +P for .380.

For what you want, in a semi auto, go to a pocket 9mm.

 

[Walkingwolf]

I need more power!

Have you thought about contacting Tim Taylor at Binford Tools. But be warned Tim had a tendency to blow things up.

 

[Nevada Ed]

Is it April 1st, already..... ?? !!

 

[murphydog]

OK before this goes to far. Some folks are just to easy!

"As a suggestion. Get a Kahr CM9"

Why? No more Moonies for me.

I have a PM 9 and a Shield and other assorted small 9mm pistolas

You may want to edit your original post before the digital pitchforks and torches come out.

 

[mikld]

While I don't have a ++P++ load for a 380, I do load a 38 Special to approx. 1800 fps with a 230 gr AP bullet over a max load of Norma R1. Easy shootin' from my 2" S&W and quite accurate out to 300 yards...

First liar ain't gotta chance...

 

[Rule3]

You may want to edit your original post before the digital pitchforks and torches come out.

OK, if I have to.

 

[Rule3]

Have you thought about contacting Tim Taylor at Binford Tools. But be warned Tim had a tendency to blow things up.

I do have a Binford 2700 Reloading press!!

Was a great show!

 

[TomkinsSP]

While I don't have a ++P++ load for a 380, I do load a 38 Special to approx. 1800 fps with a 230 gr AP bullet over a max load of Norma R1. Easy shootin' from my 2" S&W and quite accurate out to 300 yards...

First liar ain't gotta chance...

I actually load Pat Reagan's (Badman Bullets) 230 grain telephone poles in .38 special. Run about 575-600 fps, and tons of energy on impact.

 

[Tadeus67]

What we have done here in Mexico, due to our stupid and over regulated laws regarding guns, is to convert 1911 in 38 super or 9 mm into 380 acp (wich is the larger caliber in a semiautomatic handgun that an individual can legally own here).

With the 1911 platform, along with the BHP and Beretta 92 in 380 acp, the common load that we use is LRN or LFN of 125 grs with 3.6 grs of BE. It gives 1050-1125 fps depending on the barrel lenght of the gun (4-5").

But again, this is done in a 1911 not in a fixed barrel PPK or similar gun.

Be careful with your loads.

I attached some pictures of my son in an IDPA match and a bowling pin match. As you can see he is using a Custom Combat Commander in 380 ACP. I also attached a picture of my BHP in 380.

No problem with those guns using our reloads, no signs of over pressure, no cracked brass. But again, these are not fixed barrel guns. These guns were originally design to be used with more powerful loads.

I would not....I REPEAT, I WOULD NOT USE THESE RELOADS in my Sig P 250, or Glock 42 or in any other handgun originally designed for .380 acp.

 

[Tadeus67]

More pictures of the BHP in .380

My father in law in action......

 

[Tadeus67]

Me and the BHP

 

[Steve912]

**** placement is queen all else does not matter.

The queen of the household will, no doubt, be critical of your ****
placement.

 

[jimmyj]

Jimmy's Rule:
any caliber less than .38 spl / 9mm use FMJ and shoot for the face/throat area and the crotch.

 

[Nevada Ed]

"Ouch" !! !!

 

[ColbyBruce]

Jimmy's Rule: shoot for the face/throat area and the crotch.

You got to be joking! Every street thug in these parts runs around with his pants pulled half way down his butt. A crotch shot might just ruin a good set of jeans.