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Posted: 9/9/2019 8:36:10 AM EDT

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I use critical defense and cor bon.

Posted: 9/9/2019 8:37:44 AM EDT

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Bullets that don't expand penetrate approximately 32"

Bullets with impressive expansion have under-pentration is the 6-11" range.

The XTP expands slightly allowing it to have adequate penetration with some expansion.

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Posted: 9/9/2019 2:55:41 PM EDT

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Bbl length and gel type greatly affects .380 CD test performance. In longer bbl's I would seriously consider carrying .380 CD (although that's the only CD caliber I'd ever consider carrying). In the micro-bbl .380's it underperforms:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNtPHYwcDts

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Thanks, I see your point. The Lucky Gunner tests were from a Glock 42, 3.25" barrel. The Ruger LCPII has a 2.75" barrel. Looks like that half inch will cost about 90 FPS with a 90gr FTX. About a 10% velocity loss. In the non-linear world to terminal ballistics, that could make a difference.

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