380ACP Blown Up!

The_Shadow · March 24 2015 04:33:50 PM MDT

Actually the pull down from Buffalo Bore with the Barnes 85gr and the 100gr cast showed 4.6 grains, but I haven't tested them. But they were said to be used in the Ruger LCP

The_Shadow · March 30 2015 01:06:24 PM MDT

Today I recieved the little Ruger LCP as repaired by Ruger! $ No Charge $ They replaced the grip frame and the takedown pin and function tested it with 24 rounds of Black Hill ammo.
100 Gr. Full Metal Jacket
Velocity: 850 FPS
Energy: 160 Ft. Lbs.

Also provided a very nice Ruger wipedown towel... ${$default_smiley_smiley}$

Intercooler · March 30 2015 01:42:08 PM MDT

Pretty awesome!

Pablo · March 30 2015 01:50:25 PM MDT

Serious props to RUGER!! Cool.

Centimeter · March 30 2015 02:07:20 PM MDT

Very cool. I think we can all agree it's still a nice, pleasant, surprise when a company does something like that for their customers.

The_Shadow · March 30 2015 03:59:35 PM MDT

Yes I must say Ruger took care of my needs 100% with this little pistol.
Now I need to go and test some ammo! Maybe tomorrow!

The_Shadow · April 01 2015 06:47:49 PM MDT

Went to the range and retested the reduced loaded ammo
The velocities from the 3.0 grains of AutoComp under the Lyman 125 grain Cast HP
781 / 833 / 815 / 811 / 798 /802 / 818

The little Ruger LCP is very snappy being light, small and thin.... ${$default_roll_eyes_smiley}$

my_old_glock · April 09 2015 10:34:12 AM MDT

Quote from: The_Shadow on April 01 2015 06:47:49 PM MDT
Went to the range and retested the reduced loaded ammo
The velocities from the 3.0 grains of AutoComp under the Lyman 125 grain Cast HP
781 / 833 / 815 / 811 / 798 /802 / 818

The little Ruger LCP is very snappy being light, small and thin.... ${$default_roll_eyes_smiley}$

That is like a 125 grain 38 Special load.

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The_Shadow · April 09 2015 12:53:30 PM MDT

Yes, I could live with that or even bump the charge up a little trying for 840-850 fps. Yesterday evening, I tested 115 gr JHP over 2.4gr of AutoComp using the 550 CCI and these only showed a little over 500 fps, they lacked for performance...I will have to bump the 115 JHP's up again and see how they do with a little more powder. Then go test those 115's again. ${$default_tongue_smiley}$

Once I get what I'm looking for, I will need to get some good brass from Starline to work with. Some of the brass I'm working with is questionable...

SHOOT1SAM · May 18 2015 07:50:04 AM MDT

OUCH Man!!

Had the mag blown out of a Delta Elite once; it definitely gets your attention. Glad you're no worse for the wear Wade.

Sam