380 Auto - 85 gr JHP +P - Magtech Guardian Gold - 20 Rounds

Name: 380 Auto - 85 gr JHP +P - Magtech Guardian Gold - 20 Rounds
Brand: Magtech
Price: 15.25 USD
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Ammo Quantity - 20 rounds per box
Ammo Manufacturer - Magtech Guardian Gold
Bullets - 85 grain +P jacketed hollow point (JHP)
Ammo Casings - Boxer primed brass

Manufacturer	Magtech
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	85 Grain
Bullet Type	Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
Ammo Casing	Brass
Quantity	20
Ammo Caliber	.380 Auto (ACP)
Pressure	+P
Manufacturer SKU	GG380A
Primer Type	Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	1082
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	221
UPC Barcode	754908174218

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Magtech's Guardian Gold 380 ammunition is a great choice for premium self-defense ammo!

It offers affordable personal protection that packs a powerful punch! Thanks to its tremendous stopping power, deep penetration, awesome mushrooming and dead-on accuracy, Guardian Gold is fast-becoming a favorite among those seeking reliable, affordable personal protection.

Every round of Guardian Gold undergoes an extensive quality control process before it ever leaves the factory. After passing initial inspection, each case is primed with reliable ignition primers, loaded with the finest clean burning propellants, and assembled with the specified bullet. Only after passing each and every stage is the loaded round approved for final packaging.

This product is brand new, brass-cased, boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and reloadable. It is a staple range and target practice ammunition.

Ballistic Gel Test

Ballistic gel test for 380 Auto - 85 gr JHP +P - Magtech Guardian Gold - 20 Rounds

Image showing Magtech .380 Auto (ACP) 85 Grain rounds fired into ballistic gel

Ballistics Test Summary

After firing five rounds of Magtech 85 gr Guardian Gold from a Glock 42 into synthetic ballistic gelatin from 10 feet away through four layers of fabric to simulate clothing, we then measured the expansion and penetration of the bullets for this .380 Auto (ACP) load, which you can see in the chart below.

The photos below provide a detailed view of the the expanded bullets that were recovered from the gelatin. The high speed video shows the first of our five shots as it entered the gel.

Finally, if you'd like to see how this Magtech load compares to other .380 Auto (ACP) loads, check out the diagrams at the bottom of the page. Want to know more about our ballistic gelatin testing and self-defense ammo? Check out Lucky Gunner Labs for more information.

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			Median
380 Auto - 85 gr JHP +P - Magtech Guardian Gold - 20 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	10.1	10.2	10.3	10.5	11.5
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.56	0.57	0.58	0.59	0.6
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	84.6	84.6	84.7	84.9	84.9
Bullet Velocity (fps)	996	1002	1028	1032	1036

How do the results for this Magtech .380 Auto (ACP) compare to other Magtech Ammo?

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Q: can I use this ammunition in a Walther PPK S 380 manufactured by Interarms

Posted On: 9/10/2014 By: tony

A: Hello Tony, Yes, you can fire these 85gr. JHP rounds by Magtech in .380 Auto in your Walther PPK/S. These make excellent self defense rounds in .380 Auto.

Q: I just purchased a s&w bodyguard .380. Can I shoot +p or +p+ ammo in this firearm?

Posted On: 6/26/2014 By: rebecca

A: Hello Rebecca, Congratulations on the new firearm! I would check the owner's manual for the gun or contact the manufacturer to verify if it can shoot +P and +P+ ammo. The S&W Bodyguard is an excellent firearm.

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380 Auto - 85 gr JHP +P - Magtech Guardian Gold - 20 Rounds

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