The Federal is FAR superior. Nearly 200fps faster out of a 3.5in barrel.
Hornady personal defense (TAP?)
I used to carry a shortened 1911 45 auto, finally decided to go to a subcompact 9mm for easier carry but with all the crap going down I switched to an oversized double stack 10mm with full power rounds. I’d be carrying a rifle if I could.
Ammo Quest .380 Final Wrapup: finding the BEST ammo for a .380ACP pistol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=578&v=GNtPHYwcDts
Fiocchi Extrema, .380 ACP, XTP HP, 90 Grain, 25 Rounds (look for sales, free shipping offers)
I run the Extrema in my Ruger LCP-Custom. I like the nickel case, Hornady XTP bullet, and it just feels “tuned” to my gun.
I keep Hornady Critical Defense rounds in my .380s - also 90 grain and, like most .380 rounds, has about the same velocity and energy as the Hydra-Shock - probably a tad more accurate over longer distances due to not having the big old hole in the front, but it’s a self defense weapon/round so why worry?