Winchester's Service Grade .380 ACP hits the mark between practice affordability and defensive capability. The 95-grain FMJFN (Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose) configuration delivers consistent feeding in compact pistols while maintaining the flat-nose profile that creates clean, easy-to-score holes in paper targets. At 955 fps, it matches the velocity profile of many defensive loads, making it an ideal training complement if you carry similar-weight defensive ammunition.

This round particularly shines in smaller .380 pistols with shorter barrels, where the brass casing and moderate pressure load ensure reliable cycling without excessive wear on your firearm. When you're putting hundreds of rounds downrange during a training session, the moderate recoil impulse helps maintain shot-to-shot consistency without developing bad habits from anticipating heavier recoil. If your range time focuses on developing defensive shooting skills, this ammunition's performance characteristics closely mirror duty ammunition, allowing for meaningful practice without the premium price tag of defensive rounds.

The flat-nose profile also offers a practical advantage over traditional round-nose FMJ when practicing with multiple target arrays – you'll get cleaner perforations that make scoring easier and help you track your progress more accurately. For shooters running compact .380s like the Walther PK380 or Smith & Wesson Bodyguard, this load strikes an optimal balance between function and practicality for high-volume training sessions.