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Law enforcement and CCW owners continue to favor 380 ACP over 380 Auto Ammo for self-defense. Though known as a “mouse gun” caliber, these rounds have enough stopping strength to neutralize threats.. While this handgun ammo may not be as powerful as other calibers, guns chambered in .380 ACP are usually smaller and easily concealed. Plus, the recoil of 380 Auto is significantly lower which allows you to take more precise shots on target. 380 acp vs 380 auto

The .380 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) pistol cartridge is a rimless, straight-walled pistol cartridge developed by firearms designer John Browning. The cartridge headspaces on the mouth of the case. Introduced by Colt in 1908, the .380 ACP has remained a popular choice for self-defense cartridges. Other names for .380 ACP include .380 Auto, 9mm Browning, 9mm Corto, 9mm Kurz, 9mm Short, 9×17mm and 9 mm Browning corto (which is the CIP designation). It is not to be confused with .38 ACP, 9mm Makarov or 9mm Luger.

The .380 ACP is compact and light but has a relatively short range and less stopping power than other modern pistol cartridges. According to gun author Massad Ayoob, “Some experts will say it’s barely adequate, and others will say it’s barely inadequate. Even so, it remains a popular self-defense cartridge for shooters who want a lightweight pistol with manageable recoil. It is slightly less powerful than a standard-pressure .38 Special and uses 9 mm (.355 in) diameter bullets.

The .380 ACP can accommodate bullets weighing up to 115 grains (7.5 g), typically ranging from 85 to 95 grains (5.5 to 6.2 g).. Growing concealed carry legislation and the accessibility of reasonably priced, small-sized handguns made specifically for this caliber have contributed to its rising popularity.

Many widely used pistols have chambers in.The Colt Mustang, Beretta.380, SIG Sauer P238, Walther PPK/S, Walther PK380, Bersa Thunder 380, CZ 83, SIG Sauer P230/P232, Kel-Tec P-3AT, Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380, Diamondback DB380, Kahr P380, Ruger LCP, and Taurus TCP 738 are among the firearms that are chambered in 380 ACP. Federal regulations prevent Glock from importing .380 caliber versions into the United States.

Experts often assess a bullet’s wounding potential based on its expanded diameter, penetration depth, and energy output. Bullet energy for .380 ACP loads varies from roughly 190 to 220 foot-pounds force (260 to 300 J). The table below shows common performance parameters for several .380 ACP loads. Bullet weights ranging from 85 to 95 grains (5.5 to 6.2 g) are common. Penetration depths from 6.5 to 17 inches (16.5 to 43.2 cm) are available for various applications and risk assessments.