380acp penetration

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That's a good point, 3twelves, but I still believe it is all about different options for different people and needs and small 9mm pistols do not obsolete small .380 pistols IMO. It's all about options.

You're right.

There are folks who, due to issues like arthritis, chronic conditions and reduced muscle strength, cannot use a caliber that recoils more than the .380. It is hard to understand 'til you get there or have a loved one that faces such challenges -like your 71 yr old mom- that they have all they can do to handle a pipsqeak cartridge like the .380.
 
A little bigger is not the same. It might be to you but it's not to me.
Which is why having options is not only a good thing from a utilitarian perspective, but also from a marketing one. Options allow 3twelve to choose what works for him and others to do the same.
 
3twelves - people have been polite. Please, if you have nothing to contribute to the OP's original question, why insist on trying to prove yourself correct? Clearly this subject is of no interest to you, so why continue to participate? You joined this forum only one month ago. Why not try to take the high road and participate with courtesy in the spirit of the forum? No offense meant and I welcome you to the High Road but please try to stay on topic.
 
Not really, what it shows is fmj is the way to go in 380.

Corollary to that, the illustration also shows that a .380 JHP that expands to any great degree will suffer greatly diminished penetration.

Any JHP that struggles to make 8 inches of penetration does not exactly inspire confidence in its use in any but the most static and unobstructed frontal target presentation.
 
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