I have Fiocchi 95 grain JHP. It won’t feed at all
My Bersa CC and S&W Bodyguard both shoot it with no problem. Got rid of the 42
I reload 380 ACP with 90 to 100 grain FMJ bullets at comparable velocities and energy as factory ammunition. I have eight other 380 ACP pistol brands/styles that all shoot the reloads reliably (Walther PPK, Colt Mustang, Colt 1908, Sig P238 Kimber Micro, Browning 1911-380, Beretta M84, Kel-Tec P3-AT).
Ejection of the spent case from the G42 has been the primary issue. Factory FMJ ammunition has been a bit more reliable in the G42 but I don't plan on buying tons of factory ammunition to practice with.
I'm happy with shooting FMJ ammunition in the 380 ACP. It generally has been 100% reliable in my 380 ACP pistols while hollow point "designer" ammunition tends to be hit or miss.
The G42 is a nice to shoot but I cannot rely on it in an emergency.
I also have a G17 and a G43 that have shot everything that I have loaded in them.
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