Kahr CW.380 XTP or Hydrashock?

[markman]

Ya, I have to agree 100% with you on that. I can’t help to wonder if the lighter but same diameter 380 rd traveling at a slower velocity, wouldn’t have less penetration to make it just right so it would’nt over penetrate.

I like Paul’s pork chop rib test. Seems more “real world” than gel. I hope he does one with 380.

[boscobarbell]

Thanks for the links...interesting viewing.

I think I'm pretty much sold on these rounds IF they will cycle in my pistols.

I'm going to shoot up the three boxes I bought in a few different pistols and see if they like it. If so, I think it'll be time to stock up on a bunch.

[gale155]

Thanks for the links...interesting viewing.

I think I'm pretty much sold on these rounds IF they will cycle in my pistols.

I'm going to shoot up the three boxes I bought in a few different pistols and see if they like it. If so, I think it'll be time to stock up on a bunch.

I've been trying to figure out what's up with the Ruger branded ARX, which reportedly has been discontinued. Apparently Polycase was bought out by Quantum Ammunition, which is a subsidiary of a group called Quantum Holdings, and Ruger decided not to do business with them. Of course it's possible that Quantum decided not to do business with Ruger. In any event, Quantum Holdings has only been around since 2014.

[markman]

I went and ordered some of this. The cases are stamped "Ruger".

FWIW Ventura Munitions sells .380 ARX in 250 round bulk boxes. Cost shipped works out about the same as buying regular FMJ ammo by the box Price allows me to use it for range and carry. Works great. It’s also light weight which is nice in a pocket pistol.
ventura-tactical-380-acp-56gr-fragmenting-fluted-rn-new-ammo-250-rounds

[markman]

If anyone is interested, this ammo is possibly "Ruger Inceptor ARX" ammo. Here's the ARX I just received from Ventura. The cases are definitely stamped ruger.

FWIW Ventura Munitions sells .380 ARX in 250 round bulk boxes. Cost shipped works out about the same as buying regular FMJ ammo by the box Price allows me to use it for range and carry. Works great. It’s also light weight which is nice in a pocket pistol.
ventura-tactical-380-acp-56gr-fragmenting-fluted-rn-new-ammo-250-rounds

[DavidR]

What does the bullet look like?

[markman]

What does the bullet look like?

[gale155]

I e-mailed Ventura and asked about the Ruger stamps on the cases, and promptly got this reply:

Hello Gale,

They were loaded in the same facility with the same components as Ruger for their boxed ARX rounds.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Best regards,

Mike


With this in mind, $87.50 for 250 rounds is one heck of a deal, IMO.

[SlowBurn]

I e-mailed Ventura and asked about the Ruger stamps on the cases, and promptly got this reply:

Hello Gale,

They were loaded in the same facility with the same components as Ruger for their boxed ARX rounds.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Best regards,

Mike


With this in mind, $87.50 for 250 rounds is one heck of a deal, IMO.

Yup

[DavidR]

Thanks for the pictures. Those flutes certainly look bigger than the Inceptor ARX flutes.

[Cynthia S]

Anyone have an idea what shipping is on one box? I don't see any place on their web site where it is indicated and I'm not ready yet to give them my email address. We have a gun show coming up in a week here in Prescott, AZ, and I expect some ammo dealers. It would be nice if Ventura Munitions would make the trip from Las Vegas to Prescott.

Cynthia

[markman]

If you put it in your cart, then veiw your cart, there is a place to estimate shipping and taxes without having to put your info in.

Anyone have an idea what shipping is on one box? I don't see any place on their web site where it is indicated and I'm not ready yet to give them my email address. We have a gun show coming up in a week here in Prescott, AZ, and I expect some ammo dealers. It would be nice if Ventura Munitions would make the trip from Las Vegas to Prescott.

Cynthia

[gale155]

If you put it in your cart, then veiw your cart, there is a place to estimate shipping and taxes without having to put your info in.

I just did that, and to where I live in Missouri shipping is $18.42. Tax is $7.22, bringing the total to $94.72, or 37.8 cents per round.

A 25-round box at my local Academy Outdoor and Sports sells for $19.99, and adding sales tax brings it to about $21.59...or 86 cents per round. So, 250 rounds would cost me about $215 there. I've tried Ruger ARX in both of my .380 pistols, and it's worked flawlessly...this Ventura deal is looking pretty tempting to me at the moment.

[boscobarbell]

Hmmm...I may have to jump at this. At this price, it'd be worth checking out in my micros to see how they like it.

[gale155]

Hmmm...I may have to jump at this. At this price, it'd be worth checking out in my micros to see how they like it.

Haven't fired that many, but it's been flawless in my CW380 and RM380. It's fun shooting water bottles with it, but don't stand too close or you're gonna get wet.