10 Years Later....Precision One 380 +P AMMO Test. Is it REALLY The Best?

Published on July 22, 2023
Duration: 16:31

This video conducts a 10-year follow-up ballistic test of Precision One XTP Plus P 90-grain .380 ACP ammunition, comparing performance from a short-barreled Ruger LCP Max and a longer-barreled Smith & Wesson M&P EZ 380. The tests reveal significant velocity differences based on barrel length, with the EZ achieving much higher speeds. Expansion was observed only from the longer barrel, while the short barrel resulted in tumbling and no expansion, highlighting the impact of barrel length on .380 ACP hollow-point performance.

Quick Summary

Ballistic testing of Precision One XTP Plus P .380 ACP ammunition revealed that barrel length is critical for expansion. From a short 2.75-inch barrel (Ruger LCP Max), the ammo tumbled and did not expand, penetrating 17 inches. From a longer 3.5-inch barrel (S&W M&P EZ 380), it expanded and penetrated 14.5 inches, achieving significantly higher velocities.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:36Precision One XTP Plus P Ammo Details
  3. 01:45Ruger LCP Max & M-Carbo Trigger
  4. 03:00Smith & Wesson M&P EZ 380
  5. 03:33Chronograph Setup & LCP Max Velocity Test
  6. 05:04M&P EZ 380 Velocity Test
  7. 06:43Ballistic Gel Test - LCP Max vs. EZ 380
  8. 08:18Gel Test Results Analysis
  9. 09:37Tumbling vs. Expansion Discussion
  10. 11:08Penetration Measurements
  11. 11:33Overhead View of Gel Disruption
  12. 12:00Projectile Examination
  13. 13:08Final Performance Summary & Verdict
  14. 14:31Conclusion & Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

How does barrel length affect .380 ACP ammunition performance?

Barrel length significantly impacts .380 ACP velocity. A longer barrel, like the 3.5-inch on the S&W M&P EZ 380, achieved much higher velocities (1054 fps average) compared to a shorter 2.75-inch barrel on the Ruger LCP Max (946 fps average). This difference is crucial for hollow-point expansion.

Did Precision One XTP Plus P .380 ACP ammunition expand in the gel test?

The Precision One XTP Plus P 90-grain ammunition only expanded when fired from the longer-barreled S&W M&P EZ 380, achieving 14.5 inches of penetration. When fired from the short-barreled Ruger LCP Max, it did not expand and instead tumbled, penetrating 17 inches.

Is Precision One XTP Plus P .380 ACP ammunition suitable for short-barreled pistols?

Based on the test, this ammunition is not ideal for short-barreled .380 ACP pistols like the Ruger LCP Max. The lower velocities prevent expansion, leading to tumbling and no significant advantage over FMJ rounds, making FMJ a potentially more cost-effective choice.

What were the key differences in ballistic performance between the Ruger LCP Max and S&W M&P EZ 380 with .380 ACP ammo?

The primary difference was velocity due to barrel length: the EZ 380 averaged 1054 fps, while the LCP Max averaged 946 fps. This velocity difference allowed the XTP rounds to expand from the EZ 380 but not from the LCP Max, which resulted in tumbling and deeper penetration without expansion.

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