The Remington UMC .380 ACP 88-grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) Brass 100-round box is a centerfire handgun cartridge engineered specifically for personal protection, concealed carry, and defensive range training in .380 Auto platforms. A common friction point with micro-compact .380 pistols is slide-cycling failure and sluggish terminal expansion due to marginal pressure curves. Remington resolves these mechanical limitations by pairing its precision-drawn brass cases with an 88-grain JHP projectile, delivering optimal slide velocity, reliable feed-ramp transition, and controlled terminal expansion in tight defensive actions.
The primary technical advantage centers on the lighter 88-grain bullet mass combined with a tuned hollow point cavity. Designed to expand reliably at subsonic velocities, the 88-grain JHP opens on target impact to dump kinetic energy efficiently while limiting over-penetration in personal defense scenarios. Fueled by clean-burning propellants and Kleanbore non-corrosive priming, the cartridge maintains tight pressure consistency, minimizes carbon build-up on internal action components, and supports extended training sessions without cycling fatigue.
Launching its 88-grain hollow point bullet at 990 FPS, this UMC load provides a crisp recoil impulse and superior slide acceleration to guarantee positive ejection and chambering across micro-compact and stiff-action handguns. Assembled using precision-drawn reloadable virgin brass cases and Boxer primers, it ensures uniform neck tension, smooth magazine feeding, and clean extraction. It is an outstanding selection for budget-conscious defensive training, break-in sessions, and everyday carry preparation.
Key Benefits
- Lighter 88-Grain JHP Bullet: Generates higher slide velocity and clean cycling dynamics in micro-compact .380 pistols.
- Tuned Subsonic Hollow Point Cavity: Initiates controlled expansion on impact to maximize terminal energy transfer without over-penetrating.
- Kleanbore Non-Corrosive Priming: Delivers uniform ignition while reducing carbon fouling and action maintenance.
- Precision Reloadable Virgin Brass: High-grade brass cases ensure smooth feed-ramp transition, reliable extraction, and reloadability.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .380 ACP / .380 Auto | 990 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Subsonic Defensive Profile
- Projectile: 88 Grain | Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) | Tuned Open Cavity | Lead Core
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Reloadable Brass Case | Non-Corrosive Kleanbore Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 100 Rounds Per Box | Remington UMC Series
- Dimensions: Standard .380 ACP Geometry | Micro-Compact & Semi-Auto Handgun Compatible | SKU: L380A1B
- Application: Personal Protection, Concealed Carry, Defensive Range Training, and Firearm Break-In
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Remington Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
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