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Posted On: 6/18/2023
By: Shotgun
A: Thanks for reaching out Shotgun! Fundamentally, this cartridge delivers pretty much the same terminal ballistics as the standard 45 ACP ammo issued for combat during both World Wars. It is absolutely capable of neutralizing a threat to your personal safety. That said, the FMJ bullet has a couple of drawbacks when it comes to defense: it cannot expand to inflict greater damage to surrounding soft tissue, and it has a high chance of passing through the threat and jeopardizing the safety of innocent bystanders. Furthermore, while Blazer Brass is high-quality range ammo, Blazer does manufacture it with the understanding that a failure to fire will not jeopardize the shooter's life. If I could only recommend one 45 ACP cartridge for self-defense, it would have to be Federal Premium's law enforcement grade ammo (which is also available to the general public; not legal for everyday carry in New Jersey): https://www.luckygunner.com/45-acp-230-gr-jhp-hst-federal-law-enforcement-p45hst2-50-rounds
Posted On: 6/8/2021
By: Sylvia Ann Garrett
A: No ma'am, a 380 pistol can only fire 380 ACP (aka 380 Auto). Any of these cartridges will function correctly in your 380:
luckygunner.com/handgun/380-auto-ammo
I'd recommend the Remington UMC ammo for target practice. The Corbon is our best selection for self-defense at the moment. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Posted On: 2/23/2017
By: Pat
A: Hello Pat,
While Blazer Brass lists their ammunition as being FMJ, it is actually loaded with a plated projectile and Blazer does not recommend the ammunition for use with ported barrels because of that.
