[Joey_]

Not sure if there is already a thread but what do you guys that carry the g42, what ammo do you carry. Right now I'm carrying Speer JHP

 

[ukcats]

After researching it, I decided to load my 42 with Underwood Xtreme Defender (standard pressure).

 

[GARRIGA]

Consider speaking with Underwood (if you haven't already). With the 380 there may be an advantage to +P Defender or moving to the Penetrator. For my 43. I chose +P Defender because Penetrator was too much penetration for my intended use but still went +P because I wanted more speed from the shorter barrel and it didn't sacrifice performance. Still stayed short of 18".

I was also considering the 42 and for that I was going to go XP because it didn't over penetrate beyond my comfort zone but did compensate for shorter barrel and a typically underperforming ammo.

 

[PattonWasRight]

http://shootingthebull.net/blog/final-results-of-the-380-acp-ammo-quest/

 

[Easy_CZ]

I use Underwood Xtreme Defender in my LCP II. If the little Ruger could handle +P, I'd go that route. Underwood is some good stuff.

 

[glockin9]

I use Hornady Critical Defense 380 90 gr FTX.

 

[Lucian_253]

After researching it, I decided to load my 42 with Underwood Xtreme Defender (standard pressure).

That's what I carry in my lcp 2. My back up mag has Hornady 90gr XTP's in it.

 

[adc100]

I use Hornady Critical Defense 380 90 gr FTX.

Me too.

 

[Mitchell Ota]

If I had a G42, I'd load it with CorBon .380 ACP 90gr JHP (1050 FPS).

 

[Defendandprotect32]

I use Underwood Xtreme Defender in my LCP II. If the little Ruger could handle +P, I'd go that route. Underwood is some good stuff.

under faq,s on the Underwood site,the claim their 380+p can be used in limited quantities with a 13 lb spring in the lcp.just a fyi.