I can tell you that watching these vids that you posted back in the day, is what convinced me to buy the complete set up. So glad I did, so thank you for taking the time you did to test and record all that hard work back in the day! .380 is def an oddball caliber in a subgun.
I bought a case back in the day. Afterwards I realized they were flat tips. I was pretty bummed. I spent a couple of years trying to unload it or trade it for some ball. Never did. So, one day I bought a box to see just how bad they'd jam. I was shocked to not have a single jam. BTW, my gun is an old PS with the adjustable front sight so nothing tricked out. I actually took it down to OFASTS one year and let the guys shoot it inside one of my operational briefcases without a jam. So, I concur with Winchester White Box. I also have had great luck with S&B and PMC.
Same here! I bought one of the CF-W bolts and ran it ONCE. Worked like a champ. Never shot it again. But, I don't regret buying it! Here's the deal. These aren't that homogeneous. Even if someone makes another run, they'll sell out. Midway or PSA ain't gonna be selling them in their catalog anytime soon. But more than anything, is RESALE value. A total package gun will ALWAYS get more attention. You'll get your money back at the very least. Oh, I also bought a heavy bolt for my Mini... but haven't been able to shoot it cuz of this horrible winter weather. I suspect I'll use it a lot being a mag dump kinda guy. I'm not impressed with one second 32rd dumps. I have a TEC9 for those! LOL
To the OP: Once you get it and try the different .380 ammo suggestions, PLEASE get back in here and report back what YOU find happens with YOUR gun!