P380 Range Ammo??

[boscobarbell]

So I've got my P380 firmly seated in my EDC rotation. I couldn't like the gun any more, and with both Critical Defense and Ruger ARX rounds it has been 100% reliable.

But neither of those are cheap. (And in the case of the ARX, they are also exceedingly rare...it looks like Midway and other distributors are running low, and charging full retail. I just grabbed a lot of 250 rounds, but I won't be able to afford another one.)

So I need to find a good range round to avoid dipping into my EDC, but the usual choices likely won't feed well in my Kahr. Blazer is a possibility, but I am skeptical.

Any proven options out there?

[Wlfman13]

Everything feeds well in mine, except Fiocci, and Perfecta. Those two won’t even chamber.

Ventura Munitions has ARX for $87.50 for 250 rounds, which is what most FMJ range ammo would cost @ Walmart $17.50/50rds. (Note to self... Buy a box soon.)

-wlf

[skiflydive]

I use Blazer Brass. Works perfectly.

[DavidR]

Blazer Brass and PMC Bronze run great in my CT380.

[Bobshouse]

I decided to roll my own. Berrys 100g round nose, hollow base with starline brass works great. Only problem is finding those little suckers to reload.

[boscobarbell]

Ventura Munitions has ARX for $87.50 for 250 rounds, which is what most FMJ range ammo would cost @ Walmart $17.50/50rds. (Note to self... Buy a box soon.)

-wlf

Not anymore. I ordered some in March, but they canceled the order and refunded my money with an email stating that they had none left in stock, but would email IF they became available. Bummer....

[boscobarbell]

Thanks for the recommendations on PMC and Blazer. I've used the latter with some success, although I'd grown a bit leery since my P380 has settled into being a very reliable albeit ammo-picky little pistol. I'll buy a bit of both and see how they work out.

[CPTKILLER]

I would try Lawman at less than 25 cents per round. I’ve good luck with it with 9mm.

https://ammoseek.com/ammo/380-auto?ikw=Lawman

[boscobarbell]

I would try Lawman at less than 25 cents per round. I’ve good luck with it with 9mm.

https://ammoseek.com/ammo/380-auto?ikw=Lawman

That one is new to me. Thanks!!

[SlowBurn]

ARX .380 in bulk from Ventura Munitions is almost as cheap as range ammo and indistinguishable from what comes in Ruger boxes. It’s great to practice with your carry ammo.

[boscobarbell]

ARX .380 in bulk from Ventura Munitions is almost as cheap as range ammo and indistinguishable from what comes in Ruger boxes. It’s great to practice with your carry ammo.

See my Post #6 above. :(

I just bought a lot of them from Midway, for considerably more, but will keep them for carry and some sparse range training.

[SlowBurn]

See my Post #6 above. :(

I just bought a lot of them from Midway, for considerably more, but will keep them for carry and some sparse range training.

Bad news and I'm just starting to run low. I got on the email list.