HP ammo suggestions for NAA Guardian .380

[AdamSean]

I just picked up this little beauty and am in the process of testing out different HP ammo in it. So let's keep this to users who have or have had in the past this exact pistol.

I haven't seen too much data on if this particular pistol in .380 ACP is picky on the kind of ammo it likes. I am headed to the range tomorrow with some FMJ to break it in and also with a few different HP ammo to see if it favors any over some others. I currently have Winchester PDX1 95gr and of course Hornady Critical Defense. The Hornady CD is always my go to if nothing else works reliable. It performs with decent results for its intended purpose. However, the Winchester PDX1 has better performance results and so I would prefer to carry that, but that is only if it functions reliably. I had a Diamondback DB380 that refused to chamber the PDX1.

Are there any other HP ammo choices I should be considering? Please refer to ammo you have actually used in a NAA Guardian .380 ACP.

 

[Shawn Dodson]

For .380 ACP I suggest FMJ flat point, such as Winchester Q4206.

 

[MICHAEL T]

I suggest what ever feeds relieable . Corbon DPX has a rounded nose and feeds in all my 380's

 

[hammerklavier]

If those don't work try rem golden sabre and speer gold dots, both are rounded.

 

[Gary A]

I agree with Shawn Dodson but since you asked specifically about HP, I would go with the PDX1 or Remington Goden Saber 102 gr.

Edited to add reason: reason being I don't think you will get expansion out of the NAA's 2.5 inch barrel so you night as well go with either 95 or 102 grains and penetrate deeply.

 

[khegglie]

Silvertips.

 

[kokapelli]

I also agree with Shawn and only carry Winchester Truncated fmj.

It works flawlessly in all my 380 pistols and unlike jhp rounds I know it will penetrate deep enough to hit vitals.

 

[ku4hx]

My AMT Backup .380 likes Federal Hydra-Shok with its slightly elongated and a little more pointy nose. But for general carry, I stick with FMJ ... RN or TC.