20rds - .380 Auto Magtech Guardian Gold 85gr. +P HP Ammo
20rds - .380 Auto Magtech Guardian Gold 85gr. +P HP Ammo Details
Magtech Guardian Gold .380 ACP 85 Grain +P HP Ammo – 20 Rounds
Magtech has been dedicated to manufacturing high quality ammo since 1926. The company also manufactures all their own components, which gives them total control over every stage of the production process. Only the highest quality raw materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques are used to produce the high standards that have elevated Magtech into an internationally recognized name in the ammunition industry.
This package contains 20 rounds of Magtech Guardian Gold .380 Auto ammunition. Each round is loaded with an 85 grain jacketed hollow point projectile. Providing powerful energy transfer, optimal penetration, impressive terminal expansion, and reliable pinpoint accuracy, Magtech Guardian Gold is a great option for self-defense, especially for the budget-conscious shooter.
These new production rounds are 100 percent non-corrosive, boxer primed, and feature high-quality, reloadable brass cases. Law enforcement agencies around the globe depend on Magtech for their training and duty ammunition. All Magtech ammo meets SAAMI and CIP specifications.
This +P overpressure ammunition produces consistent muzzle velocities of 1082 feet per second with 221 foot pounds of threat-stopping energy.
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Product TypeAmmo
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Manufacturer
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ConditionNew
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Bullet Weight85 Grain
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Bullet Type
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Use TypeSelf Defense, Subsonic
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Casing TypeBrass
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Quantity20
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Ammo Caliber380 Auto (ACP)
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Pressure+P
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Manufacturer SKUGG380A
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Primer Type
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Muzzle Velocity1082
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Muzzle Energy
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UPC Barcode754908174218
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Cost Per Round$0.77/ppr
Gel test Results
As you hunt for the best self-defense 380 Auto (ACP) ammo, we thought you might enjoy seeing the results of some testing we recently conducted with calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin.
We shot five of these Magtech rounds through a four-layer cloth barrier using a Ruger LCPII. The results are detailed in the video you see above as well as the photographs. Through the charts, you should get a great idea how this Magtech ammo stacked up relative to other 380 Auto (ACP) ammo products available to American shooters.
To get a better sense of our tests, be sure to check out all the protocols we followed when conducting our tests to determine the best self-defense ammo.
Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison
20rds - .380 Auto Magtech Guardian Gold 85gr. +P HP Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
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| Bullet Depth (in.) | 11.7 | 11.8 | 12 | 13.2 | 13.3 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.54 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 84.9 | 85.3 | 85.4 | 85.5 | 85.6 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 890 | 928 | 981 | 983 | 987 |
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BARGAIN ROUND WITH NO MISFIRES IN 380 JHP AND FMJ, 9MM JHP AND FMJ, AND .40 JHP AND FMJ. NO WALK AWAYS!
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Looks good will try.
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These are some good hollow ponts. My ballistic testing showed 11" of penetration and good expansion.
