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What PD ammo would you recommend in a Bersa Thunder .380? I am about to get my CHL and will be carrying the Bersa as my sidearm.
Some guys are going to tell you to only use fmj in .380. Most of those guys fail to realize or accept the advancements in .380 ammo that have happened in the last 10 years.
Are you referring to the WWB target rounds?The advancements are that modern .380 ammo expands reliably and well, which in my view is the problem. I'd recommend non-expanding rounds because I prefer about 20" of penetration to the 10" or so you'd normally get with expanding rounds in this caliber. .355" bullets are already wide enough to do some damage, and 20" of penetration is just about right for maximum overall effectiveness against human targets, in my opinion. Use a load with flat-nosed bullets if you can find one--Winchester, for one, makes a truncated cone load that should work fine, as does Buffalo Bore (if you're into hot loads).
Thanks for the site--though the $10.95 shipping is a bit steep. I'll keep it in mind if none of the stores around here have any ammo in stock.Although I don't have a .380 ACP I've found this Ammo maker to
put out a good product in .45 ACP, .45 AR, 9mm & .38 Special in termss
of good value/price, performance and reliability.
Reeds Amunnition & Research - Okla City OK
offers the
Rem 102 gr. GS @ 1050 FPS $22.88 per 50
&
Hornady 90 gr. XTP @ 1150 FPS $ 24.68 per 50
Makes me go hmmm, maybe a CZ 83
but that's just me .
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Thanks! It was a good read.Have you seen or used this great thread on .380 ammo? Follow the link to the Brassfetcher .380 tests.
http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=529342
I prefer about 20" of penetration to the 10" or so you'd normally get with expanding rounds in this caliber.
I have some of that for the Rossi .38 that I have--those rounds look mean. The Wal-Mart here just got a shipment in, plus one of the sporting goods guys gives me a heads up when any .380 gets in. I put my 10% discount to work! But alas, no .380 PDX in sight here.Take a look at the new Winchester PDX1 95gr. JHP