G2 Research R.I.P. .380 ACP 62-grain fracturing hollow point ammunition (brand part no. G00001) takes a fundamentally different approach to terminal performance than a conventional expanding bullet. R.I.P. stands for Radically Invasive Projectile, and the name describes a solid copper bullet whose tip splits into eight trocar-shaped petals on impact, each one cutting its own wound channel through soft tissue. The bullet’s profile is engineered to reduce deceleration at the moment of entry, so its energy carries deeper before the petals separate rather than dumping all at once at the surface. Loaded in .380 ACP for compact carry pistols, this G2 Research load stands out in our handgun ammunition lineup as a purpose-built option beyond a standard hollow point.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .380 ACP, a common caliber for compact and subcompact concealed-carry pistols.
• The bullet weighs 62 grains, a lighter weight that trades mass for higher velocity in a solid-copper design.
• The bullet is machined from solid copper rather than a traditional lead core and jacket.
• On impact, eight trocar-shaped petals separate from the bullet body, each cutting an independent wound channel.
• The bullet’s profile reduces deceleration on entry, carrying energy deeper before the petals separate.
• Cases are made of brass, supporting reliable feeding through semi-automatic pistols.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to load several magazines for practice or carry.
• A full case totals 25 boxes, or 500 rounds, useful for ranges and dealers stocking this defensive load.
• Cost runs about $2.10 per round, reflecting the machined solid-copper construction behind the R.I.P. bullet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does R.I.P. stand for? Radically Invasive Projectile, describing a solid-copper bullet designed to separate into multiple cutting petals on impact.

How is the fracturing design different from a standard hollow point? Instead of a single mushrooming expansion, eight petals separate from the bullet body, each cutting its own wound channel through tissue.

Is this round intended for self-defense? Yes, the .380 ACP chambering and fracturing petal design are built for concealed-carry self-defense use.

Buy G2 Research R.I.P. .380 ACP 62gr

Compact carry pistols demand ammunition that performs without the benefit of a longer barrel or heavier bullet, and the R.I.P. design was built to answer that specific problem. Load a magazine for carry and keep a box on hand for practice so the manual of arms stays second nature. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.