Classic .380 ACP Self Defense Ammo Upgraded with Modern Designs
Originally designed in 1989, Federal revitalizes their well known bullet with Hydra-Shok Deep ammunition. Expectations for self defense ammunition has changed and become more stringent in 30 years. Federal has redesigned the Hydra-Shok Deep projectile, making it a viable option with today's standards. With a more robust center post and core design, Hydra-Shok Deep earns its new title with its ability to penetrate to optimal depths through barriers commonly encountered in self defense situations with more consistent expansion. Unlike the competition, Hydra-Shok Deep .380 ACP loads consistently penetrate beyond the FBI's 12 inch minimum through heavy clothing into ballistic gelatin. This feat means Federal's Hydra-Shok Deep in .380 ACP/Auto is the optimal choice for personal defense.Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep Ammunition Specifications and Features:
- Federal item #: P380HSD1
- .380 ACP/Auto
- 99 Grain Jacketed Hydra-Shok Deep Hollow Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 1000 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 220 ft/lbs
- Recommended Use: Personal Defense
- 20 Round Box
Best of the .380 acp ammo to date
I don't think much of the .380 ACP for anything but plinking. 22 years of working as a homicide detective in the Chicago area taught me all I needed to know about the effectiveness of the pipsqueak .380, and how it is good for making whoever got shot with it, mad. That said, This Federal Hydro-Shok Deep comes the closest I have found for actually penetrating and expanding enough to be somewhat of a contender. All the others I have tried, and I have tried them all, either don't expand, or don't penetrate far enough to be of any value. .380 is still not something I trust my life to, even with these rounds, but it is the best that is currently available. If you are really bent on packing a .380 ACP I would highly recommend getting some of these to feed it.
May 12, 2024
Awesome ammo..
Awesome stuff. Most impressed with the ability to pass the FBI ballistics test, consistently penetrating to 13 inches (12 is the standard). (4 layers of denim, at least 12 inches of ballistics gel is the standard). Finally a .380 load i have confidence in when choosing my carry gun. I also have a .45 and 9mm EDC gun, depends on what/where I go. I've switched all my carry ammo (.380, 9mm, .45) to Hydrashok Deep.
October 9, 2022
Awesome ammo..
Awesome stuff. Most impressed with the ability to pass the FBI ballistics test, consistently penetrating to 13 inches (12 is the standard). (4 layers of denim, at least 12 inches of ballistics gel is the standard). Finally a .380 load i have confidence in when choosing my carry gun. I also have a .45 and 9mm EDC gun, depends on what/where I go. I've switched all my carry ammo (.380, 9mm, .45) to Hydrashok Deep.
October 9, 2022