Glock 42 self-defense ammo

[alwslate]

I carry my Glock 42 and Ruger LCP with ball ammo. Same old story, reliability, shot placement, and penetration is what counts.

 

[STORMINORMAN]

Been loading that reliable 68gr Xtreme Defender in 380acp & 9mm (some) for years... At a typical 1,100+ & 1,500 fps respectively they move right along! Still relatively soft shooting as well.

I would concur that most factory loadings of the 90gr XTP seem to function quite well in many different 380s, from the AMT Backup, Kahrs, CPX-3, Baby Rock, etc. No reason to suspect they would do any less in the G42.

Cheers!

P.S. Now, with Lehigh's suggested MAX of 10.0gr of CFE-Pistol @ 1,840 fps in my 357 SIGs you have a real 68gr barn burner!

 

[wood714]

I don't have a G42, but these have all worked well in my old LCP.

 

[Matt_X]

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Since then, Precision One lists a higher pressure version they say works better in the Glock. I don't know what issue there was because I haven't seen it. It would be worth asking before buying.

A likely explanation is in this thread.http://smith-wessonforum.com/firear...-glock-42-first-trip-range.html#post141697943http://smith-wessonforum.com/141697943-post1.html

 

[SOUTHPAW]

G42 Carry Ammo....

Federal Personal Defense HST Micro (99gr. Bonded JHP) is my current choice and has been the past 2 years.

My prior carry load was Speer Gold Dot 90gr. (I still like this load)

I have also been shooting the New Winchester Elite Defender (Low Flash) 95gr. Bonded JHP

These loads are GTG in the G42

 

[Matt_X]

Since then, Precision One lists a higher pressure version they say works better in the Glock. I don't know what issue there was because I haven't seen itIt would be worth asking before buying.

Follow up. I called and the lady said the issue was with earlier production G42 sometimes not fully cycling. They had recoil springs with higher spring rates.

 

[jerrydm60]

380 ammo

used to use Underwood 380 but last month had 3 FTF in a box of 20, bad primers. Now im trying Buffalo Bore and Speer.

 

[chief38]

Personally I'd not carry a .380 unless I had no other choice. If I did, I would use American Eagle 95 grain FMJ. No, it will not expand at all, but at least you will get adequate penetration (15+"). From what I have seen and read, there are no hollow points out there to date that will reliably penetrate even close to the minimum of 12" and that's a problem for me. Yea, they might expand a little but without adequate penetration, that is just not enough to rapidly and reliably stop an attacker IMO.

BTW, the reason for recommending American Eagle is that is is a little faster than most of the other brands of 95 grain FMJ. hence, more foot pounds of energy.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Personally I would not carry a 380 ACP either.

Why a Glock 42 when the Glock 43 is available? 9mm is a stopper but a 380 ACP is a wounder from my police experience.

On a Target Range most handguns run fine. Take your 380 to a "Combat" type shooting match where you have movement and see if those JHPs still feed under less that perfect conditions.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

OK people, the OP asked which ammo would you suggest. He didn't ask if he should carry a .380 so stop telling him he shouldn't.

if you don't have a suggestion on the original question just don't answer the post.

 

[ddixie884]

Another vote for the Hydra Shok Deep............