.380 I don’t like it, however…

**RockIsland** · May 9th, 2024, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by Brick

That was the smallest caliber my sons department would permit its officers to carry as back up or off duty! But ONLY with Winchester Silvertips at the time!

Old German Geco in the purple box.

S&B has the highest listed ft/lb of energy of any current manufacture FMJ, but I haven't tried any as of yet. With the current prices I might not.

**STBear** · May 9th, 2024, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by RockIsland

Old German Geco in the purple box.

S&B has the highest listed ft/lb of energy of any current manufacture FMJ, but I haven't tried any as of yet. With the current prices I might not.

I have shot a box or 2 through a Kel Tec P32. Performs well. Pretty snappy. People say 32 is too small. Keep in mind that I'm not going to only shoot once and stop.

**Emptymag** · May 9th, 2024, 11:18 PM

My boring .380 ACP...

**SevenMilePete** · May 10th, 2024, 02:07 AM

Originally Posted by RockIsland

I sometimes carry a .32 ACP.

It was good enough for James Bond. .32 Walther PPK. And it replaced a .25 ACP.

**free** · May 10th, 2024, 04:08 AM

Here is mine:

**eatmydust** · May 10th, 2024, 07:06 AM

Obviously not definitive but, this is what helped me choose the .380 Fiocchi Extrema XTP JHPs as my carry ammo.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GNtPHY...FjcCByb3VuZHVw

**JenniferG** · May 10th, 2024, 06:23 PM

The truth be told having a .380 is better than having nothing at all. If that's what you have that's what you have. There are people on this forum the promote .22lr for self defense. Neither of those two calibers would I consider for use to defend myself with for many reasons given a choice. Sometimes you just have to play the hand you are dealt.

**JDA58** · May 10th, 2024, 06:43 PM

I got two 380s..& its usually my carry guns in the spring/summer/fall
The S&W I figured if its good enough for the Military and Police ,then its good enough for me!