Cor-Bon .380 ACP 90-grain JHP ammunition (brand part no. 38090) is the load that put Cor-Bon‘s defensive lineup on the map, scaled down to fit compact .380 pocket pistols. The traditional jacketed hollow point combines internal and external serrations with a soft lead cavity, cutting the jacket in a pattern designed to open reliably even at the modest velocities a .380 barrel produces. In gelatin testing, Cor-Bon’s JHP line has shown an average penetration of 9 to 15 inches, landing squarely in the range self-defense ammunition is built to hit. For everyday carry in a small, easily concealed .380, this handgun ammunition gives up little in stopping power to larger calibers.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .380 ACP, the standard chambering for compact, easy-to-conceal carry pistols.
• The bullet weighs 90 grains, a lighter weight matched to the velocity a short .380 barrel can generate.
• The bullet is a jacketed hollow point (JHP), Cor-Bon’s original defensive bullet design.
• Combined internal and external serration cuts score the jacket so it peels back consistently on impact.
• A soft lead hollow-point cavity helps the bullet mushroom uniformly instead of clogging with clothing debris.
• In gelatin testing this JHP line averages 9 to 15 inches of penetration, within accepted defensive-ammunition standards.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to load multiple magazines for carry and practice.
• Cor-Bon packages this load in 500-round case lots for shooters who train regularly with their carry ammunition.
• The cost works out to about $0.93 per round, a fair price point for a purpose-built personal-defense load.

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep does this round penetrate in gelatin? Cor-Bon’s JHP line averages 9 to 15 inches of penetration in ballistic gelatin, within the range recognized for reliable self-defense performance.

Why does the bullet have internal serrations? The internal and external serration cuts score the jacket so it opens evenly on impact rather than tearing unpredictably.

Is .380 ACP a viable defensive caliber? With a purpose-built JHP like this one, .380 ACP delivers dependable expansion and penetration in a pistol small enough to carry every day.

Buy Cor-Bon .380 ACP 90gr JHP Ammo

A pocket pistol only earns its place on your belt if the ammunition behind it performs, and Cor-Bon has been answering that question since it introduced the JHP line. Load your .380 with a round proven to expand and penetrate to defensive standards, not just a generic hollow point. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.