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    Deadeye Dick Clusterfrack's Avatar
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    .380 Underwood/Lehigh XP 90gr

    I prefer to carry a G19 or 43, but when I need a truly tiny gun, a Ruger LCP 1 (gen 2) is what I carry. I'm able to shoot some decent drill scores with this gun, but am aware that .380 is marginal for self-defense.

    After reading the stats below on Underwood's load of the Lehigh XP, I decided to try their 90gr .380 load in my LCP 1 with a 13# Wolff recoil spring. I shot a box of 20, including some single handed shots with a weak grip. I had no malfunctions (and never have in this gun). Recoil was stout, and cases landed about 15' away. I chronoed the load at 1020 fps from the LCP. Based on all this, I think this load might be a good choice when carrying a .380.


    Quote Originally Posted by Velo Dog View Post
    From https://www.lehighdefense.com/collec...eme-penetrator

    Inches of penetration into FBI standard 10% ballistics gelatin after 4 layers of denim

    44 Remington Magnum 220gr Xtreme Penetrator @ 1,200 FPS...32.0 inches
    45 Colt 250gr 30,000 PSI High Pressure Load @1,100 FPS........32.0 inches
    9mm Luger 115gr @ 1,150 FPS............................................30+ inches
    45 Colt 250gr @ 850 FPS............................................... ....28.0 inches
    44 Special 220gr @750 FPS............................................... .27.5 inches
    45 ACP +P 200gr @950 FPS............................................... .27.0 inches
    357 Mag 140gr @ 1,250 FPS from 4" barrel............................27.0 inches
    357 SIG 115gr @ 1,325 FPS............................................... 27.0 inches
    10mm Auto 140gr @ 1,200 FPS...........................................26.0 inches
    40 S&W 140gr @ 1,050 FPS............................................... .21.5 inches
    38 Special +P 140gr @ 850 FPS...........................................17.0 inches
    380 Auto 90gr Xtreme Penetrator @ 950 FPS.........................17.0 inches
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    40 rounds have run well in my 42. (Shrug) one round did not exit a 5" diameter green pine log. Should it?
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    Deadeye Dick Clusterfrack's Avatar
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    Not sure about log penetration... maybe when those Lord of the Rings tree dudes attack, use a heavier caliber [emoji3]
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