Did my first .380 penetration test

[Usa007]

Penetrated through 4 layers of denim and exactly 2 milk jugs full of water and fell to the ground as it exited the second jug. To me this is enogh for this little round about a foot of penetration maybe more.

Sig p238 from 5 yards Hornady critical defense

 

[tuts40]

Nice. Kinda fun to do "research", eh?

 

[melloyello]

I don't care what people say, I love my 380s.
The are appropriate in close range where bystanders are abound.

 

[WV_Ray]

i'm planning some similar "research" using Jello in gallon jugs (2-3 jugs). nice mushrooming on the Hornady round.

 

[twotonevert]

Thank you, I have been wondering about this. My wife has a 380 and also used the Hornady critical defense rounds.

 

[Cotillion]

This is what most people fail to realize is that with the newest in technology the .380 and 9mm are VERY formidable rounds. I've seen several demos that produce 11-12 inches of penetration which is consistent with other self defense rounds.