fxstchewy

What do you recommend for carry ammo for the LCP? do you carry ball/flat nose or HP's. I hear alot of conflicting info on this due to the short barrel length and lack of power .380 has.

donlaurel

I read a lot of info on this and decieded that HP was the way to go. I carry Speer Gold Dot

crracer 712

I keep Hornady Critical Defence in my LCP's (Well, my Zombie Slayer model has Zmax, thought that was only fitting...). I haven't seen with my own eyes, but I have read were Hornady Critical Duty says it will not preform as expected from short barrel pistols.

If they go to the trouble to print that on one box, but not the other, I'll assume it's fine to use the other in a short barrel pistol.

weblance

Hornady Critical Defense in the mag right now, but also have some Federal Hydra-Shok. Either of those or Speer Gold Dots are the way to go. Stay away from any +P rated ammo.

CJS1945

Critical Defense, it is designed to get it's best performance with short barrel and it works flawlessly in LCP and LC9. Actually i have shot 5 Critical Defense calibers in Ruger pistols without any problems of any kind.

tmorg

I use Hornady 90 gr XTP. They feed well, have good expansion and I have good accuracy at 7 yds and closer ranges. I load my own practice rounds, and keep the Hornady's for SD. I buy fresh rounds every six months (or thereabouts), shoot the old and, of course, reload the brass. I like to compare HP bullets in different calibers by shooting old hardcover books and comparing penetration and expansion. Not real scientific, but a lot of fun. Relax book lovers. I shoot old, old science textbooks that students probably didn't read when they were new.

soonerdude

Yeah I've been using Critical Defense but thinking about going to Speer Gold Dot.......I hear great things......actually just watched this clip last night if interested

GonzoGeezer

Hornady Critical Defense or Speer Gold Dot are both said to have excellent expansion, ensuring the round stays in the assailant and doesn't pass through the assailant to hit something/one else. That last item might not be a big risk with .380. I'm using Hydra-Shok in my BG380 because I had a box and .380 ammo is 'spensive right now.

I have Speer in 9mm and Hornady in .38Spl.

OcalaCCW

Any ideas why no +P ammo in LCP? I guess that means no Buffalo Bore for the LCP?

Ranger 1

Nice CC firearm, sure like mine.
Hornady 90 gr FTX Critical Defense.
Muzzle 1000 fps according to the box.

Shadyw

+1

weblance

Ruger says its a NO-GO so thats good enough for me. They outta know.

R1895

Critical Defense is my choice for LCP carry as well.

cwl1862

I alternate every other round Speer Gold Dot's with W-W 95gr FMC-FN in my Elsie Pea

DieselTech

Critical def is loaded in my LCP