Ammo suggestions for Ruger LCP max 380?

[Ow_ln]

Just got a Ruger LCP max and am looking for suggestions for 380 ammo for training and defense. Just got my FFL03 + COE as well. Thanks

 

[jgoodm]

It can be a picky firearm. Federal Hydra Shock Deep JHP worked well. Federal red box also worked well for range.

 

[mossy]

Flat nose FMJ........ JHP's don't build up enough speed in short barrels to reliably expand. Flat nose FMJ's will do the same amount of damage as a partly expanded JHP while getting way better penetration.

IF your LCP can reliably run lehigh xtreme defense rounds then go with them. They are by far the best 380 ammo to use in micro pistols. Not all guns can feed them though.

 

[BigBlaze]

Winchester white box flat nose FMJ. For the same above reason.

 

[Ron Swanson]

For defense I like Hornaday Critical Defense 90 gr FTX bullet.

For training anything that runs.

 

[gwb251]

Winchester white box flat nose FMJ. For the same above reason.

My SW Bodyguard .380
Will only reliably function with this ammo.

 

[ShootFirstFirster]

Black Hills HoneyBadger 380 ACP Auto Ammo 60 Grain Lehigh Xtreme Defense Lead-Free - D380N420

Black Hills HoneyBadger 380 ACP Auto Ammunition 60 Grain Lehigh Xtreme Defense Lead-Free - D380N420 at Target Sports USA with free shipping available.|^||^|

www.targetsportsusa.com

 

[BigBlaze]

My SW Bodyguard .380
Will only reliably function with this ammo.

Is it the 2.0 Bodyguard?

 

[Sparky11]

 

[gwb251]

Is it the 2.0 Bodyguard?

No, the original Bodyguard.380 with the laser.

 

[H. Bowman]

I've shot a pretty wide variety of .380 fmj and hollow point, recent purchased and 40 year old, through my lcpII, and don't recall any malfunctions. Is the Max actually picky?