This is a dual-load .380 Auto ammunition system that combines 90-grain XTP and FTX projectiles, engineered for concealed-carry users who require both defensive reliability and consistent training performance. The primary friction point is ballistic inconsistency between practice ammo and carry ammo, which degrades shot placement and recoil familiarity under stress. This combo resolves that by standardizing velocity, bullet weight, and recoil impulse across both loads.
The technical rationale is straightforward: both cartridges operate at 90 grains and 1,000 FPS, producing matched recoil signatures and point-of-impact behavior. The XTP projectile delivers controlled expansion with deeper penetration for range validation and skill-building. In contrast, the FTX projectile uses a polymer tip to prevent hollow-point clogging and ensure expansion through barriers. This alignment reduces training-to-carry deviation and maintains mechanical predictability in short-barreled .380 platforms.
A 90-grain projectile at 1,000 FPS paired with low-flash propellant stabilizes recoil impulse and preserves sight tracking in compact pistols. Brass and nickel-plated casings ensure consistent feeding and corrosion resistance, while the FTX polymer tip maintains expansion after barrier contact. The result is a repeatable function across both training and defensive cycles.
Key Benefits
- Controlled Expansion: XTP hollow point and tapered serrated jacket provide deep penetration.
- Barrier Performance: FTX polymer tip prevents clogging for reliable expansion through heavy clothing.
- Ballistic Consistency: Matched 90-grain, 1,000 FPS loads ensure an identical recoil impulse for seamless training-to-carry transitions.
- Superior Cycling: Nickel-plated FTX casings offer corrosion resistance and low friction for reliable feeding and easy chamber checks.
Technical Specifications
- Caliber: .380 ACP / .380 Auto
- Bullet Type: XTP Hollow Point / FTX Polymer Tip Hollow Point
- Bullet Weight: 90 Grain
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,000 FPS
- Muzzle Energy: 200 ft-lbs
- Total Round Count: 150 Rounds
- American Gunner Quantity: 100 Rounds
- Critical Defense Quantity: 50 Rounds
- Case Material: Brass (XTP) / Nickel-Plated Brass (FTX)
- Propellant: Low-flash
- Primer: Boxer, reloadable
- Packaging: Polymer pistol case
- Compliance: SAAMI Compliant
- Origin: United States
Get a unified training and carry solution that removes inconsistency from your defensive setup. Order the Hornady Defense Combo Pack from SMKW and lock in performance you can validate on the range and rely on under pressure.