I was up and down, right and left of the bulls eye. But unlike many calibers, however, 380 acp is almost exclusively a defensive round, specifically designed to provide closequarters personal protection in a compact, easily concealed package. I was very impressed with my 380 it was very accurate even when being. An online book written by mark curly waters, a rancher with over 40 years of experience, shooting the bull expands on the basic general information about remote injection systems previously discussed in his previous versions. The perfect tool for boresighting and zeroing your pistol from 15100 yards, this unit is more compact than the previous model, helping to fit into more compact.
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The size and design of the gun must also be taken into account. Due to high volume attributed to the covid19 pandemic, online ordering has been temporarily suspended. If you are looking for bulk ammunition, you came to the right website. I certainly wouldnt want to be caught with anything smaller than a. If you want to read more, i highly recommend duncan macphersons book bullet penetration. The bda is a clone of the beretta 84 down to the point that beretta grips fit the bda though not viseversa due to a cut out needed. Thirtysecond in a series of a quest to find the overall best ammunition for modern microcompact 380 acp pistols such as the taurus tcp 738, the. He came out with his own stopping power data around the time marshall published handgun stopping power. May 05, 2015 whats the best selfdefense ammo for a. Twentyseventh in a series of a quest to find the overall best ammunition for modern microcompact 380 acp pistols such as the taurus tcp 738, the.
Given its intended role, ballistic performance is paramount for the little 380. Thirtysecond in a series of a quest to find the overall best ammunition for modern microcompact 380 acp pistols such as the taurus tcp 738. Here at shooting the bull, i have a bit of a predisposition towards taurus firearms. Charter arms 380 acp stainless steel revolver with full hammer block safety. Glock 21 to mech tech carbine 10mm, corbon dpx and buffalo bore 21b duration. Using the clearballistics gel as a test medium, i will be putting several of todays most popular hollowpoints to the test. It sounds cool and looks cool on a video i saw, however i respect your opinion more than anyone on here. Its not a great choice for your primary or only defensive pistol, but the. The shooting store grand power gpcp380 cp380 singledouble.
Now, the tcp isnt my primary everyday carry weapon. This is the balance of speed your ability to shoot multiple rounds accurately and. The 380 bullet went between the skin and muscle wall for quite a distancemy own experiences involve shooting feral cats and dogs and woodchucks with various cartridges. A somewhat compact semiauto at about 6 34 inches and a whopping pound and a half empty. Im currently reading your book gun digest shooters guide to handguns and. Shop online for the charter arms pitbull revolver in 380 acp caliber. Shop online for 380 acp pistols and revolvers from top brands like ruger, colt, taurus, bersa, and many more. Blowbackoperated pistols lack a barrel locking mechanism. There is a youtube vid showing this outperforming the lehighthanks shooting the bull.
Twentyseventh in a series of a quest to find the overall best ammunition for modern microcompact 380 acp pistols such as the taurus tcp. It appeared that the 9mm was about twice as effective as the 380. Two problems would manifest if the rims were not trimmed in thickness. I carry a 380 for my everyday carry and feel completely confident. Check out our massive selection of instock ammunition. I had an incident with a pit bull that broke through my. Even so, ive investigated quite a few shootings involving. Charters pitbull features an unique design which provides a dual coil spring assembly located in the extractor which allows for easy cartridge insertion and retention in every chamber of the revolvers cylinder. Browning bda 380 acp this is a nice little blast from the past from browning. Its capabilities lie somewhere in the middle of these two opinions. This entry was posted in ammo quest, ammo test and tagged 380, 380 acp, 738, ammo quest, ammo test, taurus, tcp on july 22, 20 by shooting the bull. I guess at the end of the day its what feels right to you but i believe shot placement is everything regardless of caliber. Thirtyfourth in a series of a quest to find the overall best ammunition for modern microcompact 380 acp pistols such as the taurus tcp. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers.
It would appear that the best selfdefense ammo for the. Thirtysixth in a series of a quest to find the overall best ammunition for modern microcompact 380 acp pistols such as the taurus tcp 738, the ruger lcp, sig p238, beretta pico, keltec p3at or. The only difference between the bullbelt and the hanks belt is price and. What is the most lethal 380 acp ammo on the market page 3. Jan 03, 2006 one individual here tried to commit suicide by shooting himself in the stomach. Im 5 7 and 145 lbs not wispy, but not one of these massive special forces guys. If youre curious as to why, i reread an article from many years ago recently from a fellow ohioan named greg ellifritz who was inspired by massad ayoob to compile extensive data about shootings over a 10year period. If i had to put it bluntly id say let me shoot you first with my 380 than you can shoot me with your hand cannon. All handguns have limited stopping power even with the best available ammunition.
Are you going to continue the 9mm ammo quest series with denim and gel. An alternate look at handgun stopping power buckeye. An alternate look at handgun stopping power buckeye firearms. Ammo quest the search for the best ammo for the taurus 738 tcp4 replieshere at shooting the bull, i have a bit of a predisposition towards taurus firearms. Do you think the underwood round is too hot for a 380 lcp i want to be safe before i order and shoot some of this stuff. When a gun is light in weight, it doesnt help dampen recoil as much as a heavier gun does. Mar 04, 2012 what is the most lethal 380 acp ammo on the market. When marshalls first book came out in 1992, i ordered it immediately, despite. Not that theyre necessarily the highest quality, but theyre extremely affordable, and in my experience theyre solid performers, and they. Dec 03, 2012 the new taurus 380 mini ultralite is one of the smallest and lightest centerfire revolvers available for law enforcement and selfdefense. If the attacker was striking or shooting the victim, the round needed to. We pride ourselves on offering only the best deals to the most serious shooters for bulk handgun ammo, bulk rifle ammo, bulk shotgun ammo, and bulk rimfire ammo.
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