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Offline Richard S

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Colt Mustang .380 ACP & Precision One
« on: January 14, 2015, 09:03:52 PM »
Thanks to "Tracker," who brought this link to my attention, my little backup Mustang now has a bigger punch than it previously possessed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOwCXXpEP50

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Re: Colt Mustang .380 ACP & Precision One
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2015, 10:24:29 AM »
Nice!  Any 9mm versions tested?
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Re: Colt Mustang .380 ACP & Precision One
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2015, 03:43:29 PM »
Precision One 9mm 147gr review from "shootingthebull410." I think I will stay with HST on the 9mm but to each his own.

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Re: Colt Mustang .380 ACP & Precision One
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2015, 08:40:40 AM »
Is the Precision1 .380 effectively loaded "hot" to account for the incredible boost in both penetration and expansion?  If so, it may not be the best long-term load for a micropistol.
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Re: Colt Mustang .380 ACP & Precision One
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2015, 10:53:04 AM »
Is the Precision1 .380 effectively loaded "hot" to account for the incredible boost in both penetration and expansion?  If so, it may not be the best long-term load for a micropistol.

Unlike the 9mm, the 380 is a low pressure load with the maximum pressure at 21,000 psi vs 35,000 psi for a 9mm and 38,500 psi for the 9mm +P.

Modern firearms should have no problems with the hot 380's.

You get up into the big boys like the 454 and 460 S&W and they are rated at 65,000 psi.

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Re: Colt Mustang .380 ACP & Precision One
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2015, 11:46:43 AM »
Got it...thanks!
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