For my Beretta 85FS, I really like:
Federal 90 gr. Hyda shok P380 HS1-H for all around..shooting & reviews have said really good for defense.
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Cor-Bon 90 gr JHP rated as "most powerful" as well. It shoots a little harder I think..but great
Any standard .380 ACP ammo, yes.
380 auto. Many good brands of ammo out there.
380 ACP, 9mm Kurz
No. 7.65x17SR is .32 ACP.
Yup.
no
NO
You can only use .380 ACP ammo in a .380 pistol. Period.
Yes you can. .380 auto.
Yes, 9 x 17 is sometimes called short or .380 .
No. Ammo designated as .38 or .38 special is different than ammo designated as .380. .380 is designed for semi-auto handguns and .38 ammo is for revolvers.More to the point, the .38 Special has a longer case, and a larger diameter projectile. The .38 special bullet measures .357" diameter, the .380 measures .355" diameter. The .38 special is a 'rimmed' cartridge, and the .380 is 'rimless'. Luckily, .38 Special ammo will not fit in a .380 magazine, otherwise the results could be disastrous, possibly turning your .380 handgun into a hand grenade.
Ask at your local gun shop where you purchase your ammo.