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According to FBI standards, what is the best 380 ammo for self-defense?
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According to FBI standards, what is the best 380 ammo for self-defense?
Michael, Speer Gold Dot .380 is excellent ammunition. You can rest assured that you have top of the line in .380 : https://alamoammo.com/pistol-ammo/380-auto/380-auto-gold-dot-90-gr-gdhp-50-rnd-m-id-53606-upc-076683536068?m1track=xml&utm_source=xml&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=export_feed#xml
Hollow points. With supply what it is, any brand is better than nothing.
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Hi,
Here is a short list: Hornady 90-Grain Critical Defense (Do not get Hornady 90-Grain XTP), Sig Sauer 90-Grain V-Crown
, and Speer 90-Grain Gold Dot. You need to try all ammo to see if your pistol function reliably with them. That being said, I highly recommend you looking at the lucky gunner "self-defense ammo ballistic test" article. Absolutely packed with scientific tests. I hope this helps.