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.380 Glaser rounds. . . . have the knockdown power of a .45 ACP

I wouldn't have thought they did.

35 posted on 04/03/2015 3:41:16 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Doctrine doesn't change. The trick is to find a way around it.)

To: Jeff Chandler

“I wouldn’t have thought they did. “

I went looking for the article that did a comparison test but could not find it. There appears to be a lot of differing opinions. Several articles talk about the failure to penetrate. But that is the intent. The Glaser is very soft and faster than a similar FMJ because it is lighter. It transfers all of its kinetic energy on impact, which I’m guessing would be one hell of a hit. I use it because the .380 Glaser round is known for ricochets and I don’t want to risk hitting an innocent bystander. Note that the .380 has a 3.5 inch barrel and you musty practice more than would be required with a longer barrel gun.

53 posted on 04/03/2015 4:03:02 PM PDT by Gen.Blather

To: Jeff Chandler

You would be quite right Jeff

That assertion is not accurate

The Corbon 380 safety slug at 70 grain is 240 energy and 1200 fps

Average .45 ACP at 220 grains is 3-600 energy and 800-2000 FPS

three times the lead matters

156 posted on 04/05/2015 11:35:33 PM PDT by wardaddy (Dems hate western civilization and GOP are cowards...We are headed to a dark place)

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