HPR 380acp Ammo test

Published on February 8, 2012
Duration: 11:40

This video provides a detailed ballistic test of HPR 380 ACP ammunition, comparing an older 95-grain jacketed hollow point (JHP) with a newer 90-grain Hornady XTP Full Metal Jacket (FMJ). The tests included water jug penetration and barrel tests to evaluate expansion and terminal performance. The reviewer found both ammunition types to be reliable and accurate in a Sig P232 and a Colt Mustang, noting differences in penetration and expansion between the two loads.

Quick Summary

HPR 380 ACP ammunition was tested, comparing an older 95-grain JHP to a newer 90-grain XTP FMJ. The JHP expanded to 13.5mm but penetrated only two jugs, losing its jacket. The XTP FMJ expanded less (11mm) but retained its jacket and penetrated four jugs, showing better penetration. Both loads proved highly reliable and accurate in Sig P232 and Colt Mustang pistols.

Chapters

  1. 00:26Introduction to HPR 380 ACP Ammo
  2. 00:40Evolution of HPR 380 ACP Ammunition
  3. 01:01New 90gr Hornady XTP vs. Older 95gr JHP
  4. 01:27Pistols Used for Testing: Sig P232 & Colt Mustang
  5. 01:52Water Jug Test: Older 95gr JHP Results
  6. 03:01Lead and Jacket Recovery: 95gr JHP
  7. 03:31Denim Test with 95gr JHP
  8. 04:48Jacket Recovery: 95gr JHP
  9. 05:00Analysis of 95gr JHP Ballistics
  10. 05:3255gr Barrel Test: 95gr JHP Expansion
  11. 06:36Analysis of 90gr XTP FMJ Ballistics
  12. 07:2255gr Barrel Test: 90gr XTP Expansion
  13. 08:00Accuracy Results: 95gr HPR 380 ACP
  14. 08:25Accuracy Results: 90gr HPR 380 ACP (Sig P232)
  15. 08:43Accuracy Results: 90gr HPR 380 ACP (Colt Mustang)
  16. 09:03Ammunition Reliability and Consistency
  17. 09:39Importance of Penetration in Small Calibers
  18. 10:18Recommendation: Test Your Self-Defense Ammo
  19. 10:40Where to Buy HPR Ammunition
  20. 11:00HPR Ammunition Quality: Hyper Clean

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the older and newer HPR 380 ACP ammunition tested?

The older HPR 380 ACP was a 95-grain jacketed hollow point (JHP) that lost its jacket and penetrated two water jugs. The newer load is a 90-grain Hornady XTP Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) which retained its jacket, expanded less, but penetrated four water jugs, indicating improved penetration.

How did the HPR 380 ACP ammunition perform in terms of accuracy?

Both the 95-grain JHP and the 90-grain XTP FMJ HPR 380 ACP loads demonstrated very tight groups at approximately seven yards when fired from a Sig P232 and a Colt Mustang, suggesting good inherent accuracy for defensive purposes.

Was the HPR 380 ACP ammunition reliable during testing?

Yes, the reviewer reported zero malfunctions with both the 95-grain and 90-grain HPR 380 ACP loads across both the Sig P232 and Colt Mustang pistols. The power loads were also consistently uniform, contributing to reliable performance.

What are the recommended ballistic tests for self-defense ammunition?

The video suggests testing self-defense ammunition through mediums like water jugs or even a wet foam book. This helps understand how the ammunition performs against potential barriers like heavy clothing, assessing both penetration and expansion.

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