Mas Ayoob on .380 for Self Defense

[Barth]

GlockTalk GATE: Self Defense Forum:
Title:
best 380 acp self defense ammo
Question:
What do you suggest for a ruger lcp daily carry?
Thank you for your time.

Answer:
Mas Ayoob

Personally, I suggest a more powerful handgun.

There's nothing in .380 that I personally trust.
But, if you're locked in to the .380 concept, you might want to try Hornady Critical Defense.
I've heard that LAPD adopted this load for optional backup/off duty guns in this caliber.
Should have some feedback from the field before long.
LAPD is sharp and they wouldn't have adopted it without being satisfied with testing results.

best,
Mas

[Yogi 117]

I carry the LCP daily, hey, it's better than nothing. I personally don't go for CD plastic tip gimmick, although many people like them. I carry the Speer Gold Dot, as I do in all my handguns. Gold Dots = Peace of mind...for me anyway. I always say, carry the JHP of your choice, it's better than not carrying at all. Thx for the info!

[jeepster09]

I have always liked the Winchester Silver Tips, for all my guns.

[Barth]

I carry the LCP daily, hey, it's better than nothing. I personally don't go for CD plastic tip gimmick, although many people like them. I carry the Speer Gold Dot, as I do in all my handguns. Gold Dots = Peace of mind...for me anyway. I always say, carry the JHP of your choice, it's better than not carrying at all. Thx for the info!

I personally run; Winchester Ranger T-Series, Speer GDHP or Federal HST in all my guns.
And agree that any gun is better than no gun.

Don't even own a .380.
I just know some folks on this forum do.
And wanted to pass along the info.

[Yogi 117]

I personally run; Winchester Ranger T-Series, Speer GDHP or Federal HST in all my guns.
And agree that any gun is better than no gun.

Don't even own a .380.
I just know some folks on this forum do.
And wanted to pass along the info.

+1...all good choices for SD carry.

[JFootin]

I have always liked the Winchester Silver Tips, for all my guns.

Yeah, they're good if you encounter a vampire, too!

[Deano]

Will a .380 to the mush kill a zombie? Anyone know?

[MW surveyor]

Should if you hit them where you are supposed to. Also I think they make zombiemax in 380 so you're good to go.

[Barth]

Should if you hit them where you are supposed to. Also I think they make zombiemax in 380 so you're good to go.

[MW surveyor]

OK, see I knew that they had it!

Completely off topic, look shiny.......

Natchez has zombie targets on their newest monthly catalog.

[jeepster09]

Ah shiney........:75:

[OldLincoln]

Hey, it's dropped every zombie I've shot, so it must be good.

Yeah, shiny!

[Lance39]

Yeah, they're good if you encounter a vampire, too!

Ah... Not so much.
Vampires require a wooden stake through the heart.
However, werewolves can be put down by silver bullets.

[Planedude]

My Son and I were over at Cheaper than Dirt yesterday and he was showing me the ZombieMax .380s. I proceeded to show him the Hornady Critical Defence load I already carry. Both have the exact same Bullit/Volocity/powder load (but with and orange tip vs. a green tip) and my Son asked me "so whats the difference"?
About $4 bucks.
ZombieMax $21 a box.
Regular CD $17 a box.
Nice artwork on the ZombieMax... Not $4 nice, but real funny.

Zombie or regular BG = No difference @ end use.

[wyntrout]

I prefer the Buffalo Bore +P Gold Dots... same GDHP but more fps.

Recent comparison with 2" .38 S&W shooting +P 125-gr GDHP and +P Short barrel 135-gr GDHP:

http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?p=160284#post160284

Wynn