I have some Federal HydraShoks from way back, Speer Gold Dots seem to have a higher reputation these days, so that's what I'm carrying. I've also seen it stated very unambiguously that FMJ is the way to go at .380; your HPs won't expand reliably, and if they do they won't penetrate sufficiently, the FMJs won't expand at all, but they'll generally penetrate well enough. I haven't shot that many people with the .380, so I can't tell you much. Ok, I haven't shot anyone with it, so I have to repeat hearsay, but it sounds right from an engineering perspective. I just hope anyone busting into my house hasn't had the foresight to wear a potato salad vest. I'd have to get out the .308.