I love my Bond gun!!! Mine's in stainless steel, you couldn't find a blued one for love nor money back when I bought mine. All I've ever shot out of it are FMJs. It's not for home Defense (I have a Glock 17, a Benelli Super 90, and an AR for that), and I don't carry it (I have a P365 for that) and it shoots fine for plinking at cans and steel silhouettes. I get that same eye fatigue when using a scope (I was born in '69, so I feel ya). Love the videos, keep 'em coming.
Hey man Thanks for sharing this video. Nice to see some true enthusiasm for a new to you firearm... The wind ??? Pssssh no big deal thanks for taking your time to film, edit & share for us... Lots of work
I had a PPK/S many years ago as a BU/OD gun. It always shot well and was an excellent piece for its time (or even today). I sold it when a bit light on funds. Years later, I bought the Bersa to replace it. Though a tick thicker and harder to conceal, the Bersa is by far the better shooter.
@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699 It could be due to a better fit in my hand. Seriously, I was amazed when I first got it out. Also, I tried everything to get it to malfunction, using old and new ammunition together, mixed bullet-types, old aluminum-cased crap, etc. I even tried limp-wristing the gun. It just ran and ran. I stopped carrying it after a couple of years when I happened upon a Kel-Tec PF9 for a good price (back in 2010). The Kel-Tec is easier to carry, but a much harsher pistol in hand. Haven't carried that, either, for quite a while, as other guns keep coming and going. ;-)
Underwood uses solid copper. I don’t think they obturate when fired so your bore may be a touch oversized. Either Shooting the Bull or TNOutdoors9 did 380 testing years ago and the Hornady Critical Defense was the only 380 that had good penetration and expansion. Because the 380 is what it is, a lot of folks just carry FMJ.
I carry a 380 pretty much every day. Glock 42 and Ruger lcp 2, great little carry guns. Love my Beretta tomcat too. Mouse guns are fun. I've had a Walther ppks in 22 for many years. Nice little gun. Also have a Walther TPH. The TPH gives me hammer bite though.
I just picked some Fiocci HP ammo I am going to try Mine is shooting at the 10'clock for sure. I am willing to move the sight if that is what needs to happen. Thanks for the comments
I just love your videos ! I don’t trust any hollow points in my PPK they jam and don’t even open in ballistic gel for the most part I carry Winchester white box works perfectly and the gun was not designed for hollow points
thank you for the compliment Very few hollow points open up with the 380 I like the Underwood ammo I they are a game changer for the pocket pistol calibers Thanks for watching
I have an interarms ppk=s in stainless steel and I live it. As for hollowpoints I've had 100% reliability with Hornady Critical Defense and Federal Punch with big gaping hollowpoints. Of course ditto for PMC FMJ ammo. I have no problem keeping all shots on a steel torso at 20 yds.
I’ve only ever shot the Blazer FMJ and the Critical Defense. Both seem to do well in my LCP II. Thinking about trying the 100 grain cast flat point from Buffalo Bore or Underwood.
I went to a lot of autopsy's. .380 FMJ was the predominant caliber we dug out. I think between .380 costing double what 9 does and the invention of the Hellcat and 365, .380 is dead in the water.
I love my Bond gun!!! Mine's in stainless steel, you couldn't find a blued one for love nor money back when I bought mine. All I've ever shot out of it are FMJs. It's not for home Defense (I have a Glock 17, a Benelli Super 90, and an AR for that), and I don't carry it (I have a P365 for that) and it shoots fine for plinking at cans and steel silhouettes. I get that same eye fatigue when using a scope (I was born in '69, so I feel ya). Love the videos, keep 'em coming.
Thank you for the positive comment I love my Bond guns too!! Next I need to buy a tuxedo Thanks for watching
Hey man Thanks for sharing this video.
Nice to see some true enthusiasm for a new to you firearm... The wind ??? Pssssh no big deal thanks for taking your time to film, edit & share for us... Lots of work
Thank you for the positive comment That is what this thing really enjoyable. Thanks for watching
Good video Chris. I have a "Poor man's PPK" Bersa 380 Thunder - because I'm a cheapskate.
I had a PPK/S many years ago as a BU/OD gun. It always shot well and was an excellent piece for its time (or even today). I sold it when a bit light on funds.
Years later, I bought the Bersa to replace it. Though a tick thicker and harder to conceal, the Bersa is by far the better shooter.
@@bradhall3948 I have heard the bersa is pretty good. I should get one and both a side by side comparison. Thanks for watching
@@Just1American1966 wow you say a better shooter I might have to get one for a comparison. Thanks for the comment
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It could be due to a better fit in my hand. Seriously, I was amazed when I first got it out. Also, I tried everything to get it to malfunction, using old and new ammunition together, mixed bullet-types, old aluminum-cased crap, etc. I even tried limp-wristing the gun. It just ran and ran.
I stopped carrying it after a couple of years when I happened upon a Kel-Tec PF9 for a good price (back in 2010). The Kel-Tec is easier to carry, but a much harsher pistol in hand. Haven't carried that, either, for quite a while, as other guns keep coming and going. ;-)
@@Just1American1966 I have thought about the bersa for years but was saving for a Walther Sounds like I should have bought the bersa.
Underwood uses solid copper. I don’t think they obturate when fired so your bore may be a touch oversized. Either Shooting the Bull or TNOutdoors9 did 380 testing years ago and the Hornady Critical Defense was the only 380 that had good penetration and expansion. Because the 380 is what it is, a lot of folks just carry FMJ.
I will have to check out those channels I will have to try the Hornady Thanks for comment
Interarms made yours in Virginia under license from Walther. The ones made by S&W had an extended grip tang and were marked Smith & Wesson.
@@nomadicobserver4224 thanks for the information. I thought mine was the smith and Wesson.
Dude you really need to get a wind blocker for your mic felt like I was on a damn boat with my AirPods in lol
@@tacticoolkid4957 you are right I bought some expensive mics but I forgot to charge them. Couldn’t wait to shoot the PPKS. Thanks for watching
Still “ Minute of bad guy” accuracy.
I’ve never heard of those cases called a “sock” before? I grew up hearing them called a pistol rug.
True enough I would hate to be on the receiving end of any of those shots
I carry a 380 pretty much every day. Glock 42 and Ruger lcp 2, great little carry guns. Love my Beretta tomcat too. Mouse guns are fun. I've had a Walther ppks in 22 for many years. Nice little gun. Also have a Walther TPH. The TPH gives me hammer bite though.
@@bradanderson2321 I think the 380 with good ammo is great. Thanks for watching
12:47 two things my buddy told me is that they’re ammo sensitive- stick with fmj- and, that era’s manufacturing pulls to the ten o’clock.
I just picked some Fiocci HP ammo I am going to try Mine is shooting at the 10'clock for sure. I am willing to move the sight if that is what needs to happen. Thanks for the comments
I just love your videos ! I don’t trust any hollow points in my PPK they jam and don’t even open in ballistic gel for the most part I carry Winchester white box works perfectly and the gun was not designed for hollow points
thank you for the compliment Very few hollow points open up with the 380 I like the Underwood ammo I they are a game changer for the pocket pistol calibers Thanks for watching
Looks like you'll just need to see what it likes. Check and see if there are any PPK forums online. Keep up the good content.
Thanks for the positive feedback
Yea man love my ppks 22 I run only CCI in my 22 s Darn near 0 failures plus wipe the bolt face often !!
They do like to be clean Thanks for the comment
I have an interarms ppk=s in stainless steel and I live it. As for hollowpoints I've had 100% reliability with Hornady Critical Defense and Federal Punch with big gaping hollowpoints. Of course ditto for PMC FMJ ammo. I have no problem keeping all shots on a steel torso at 20 yds.
@@theepicgamerultimate4831 I would like to try tithe critical defense ammo. Thanks for watching
I’ve only ever shot the Blazer FMJ and the Critical Defense. Both seem to do well in my LCP II. Thinking about trying the 100 grain cast flat point from Buffalo Bore or Underwood.
@@876mpr the buffalo and underwood are good ammo I will have finding the ammo for the ppks thanks for watching
My Barretta model 84 is not very accurate at further distances either!👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸
I think Federal has a load with their HST bullet I believe it's 95 or 100 grains give that a shot
Federal makes good ammo for sure
It could be the type of rest that you're using, try a shorter distance, offhand ?
I need to spend some time with this little gun for sure. Thanks for watching
I went to a lot of autopsy's. .380 FMJ was the predominant caliber we dug out. I think between .380 costing double what 9 does and the invention of the Hellcat and 365, .380 is dead in the water.
I hope I never have to go to an autopsy. Thanks for the comment
15:11 I hear Fiocci is the way to go with the FMJ on these. I definitely want one of these! Thanks for your enthusiasm with these!
They are cool Not sure why I will be testing some more ammo coming soon Thanks for watching
Bond... Badlands Bond....
That is freaking funny Thanks for that
This gun shoots fmj ammo the hp stuff is a waste in a 380 this gun was designed around a fmj bullet
I agree the gun was designed for the FMJ. With modern ammo I think it is more effective. Thanks for watching