380 Auto – 90 gr. JHP – Federal Hydra-Shok (PD380HS1 H) – 200 Rounds

Tiny pocket 380s can be uncomfortable to shoot, and a low recoil defensive load makes them easier to control and practice with. This listing is Federal Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Low Recoil 380 Auto 90 grain jacketed hollow point ammo, MPN PD380HS1H (our SKU PD380HS1 H), sold as 200 rounds.

Federal rates this load at 1,000 fps with 200 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The Low Recoil version of Hydra-Shok reduces felt recoil compared with full-power 380 loads, which helps shooters with smaller hands or less experience get faster follow-up shots. The Hydra-Shok design uses a notched jacket and a center post in the hollow point to promote reliable expansion. This is a personal defense load meant for carry and home protection.

This ammunition fits pistols chambered in 380 ACP, also called 380 Auto, including the Ruger LCP II and LCP Max, the Glock 42, the SIG P238, the Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 380 and Shield EZ 380, the Walther PPK and PK380, the Kahr P380, and the Bersa Thunder. A common question is whether a low recoil 380 load will cycle every pocket pistol. Most cycle it well, but some small pistols with stiff recoil springs prefer full-power ammo, so fire at least a box through yours before carrying. Another common question is whether low recoil ammo still expands. It is designed to, and lower recoil makes it easier to place accurate shots, which matters as much as the bullet.

Federal PD380HS1H is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA by Federal in Anoka, Minnesota. It uses reloadable brass cases with boxer primers and is non-corrosive. This listing ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds of 380 Auto 90 grain Hydra-Shok Low Recoil. That is enough to test function, practice with your carry round, and refresh the ammunition in your pistol over time.