What happens if I shoot 380 in my 9mm?
You can actually fire a . 380 round down the barrel of a 9 mm pistol. The trouble is that the . 380 does NOT generate enough pressure to make the 9 mm slide work and that means that the 9 mm will malfunction.
Are 9mm and 380 interchangeable?
9mm and . 380 ACP cartridges — both popular choices for self-defense rounds — have the same diameter, but a 9mm round is longer. The rounds can both be used in revolvers and autoloaders, but are not interchangeable with one another. …
Can I shoot 380 in a 9mm revolver?
A . 380 in a 9mm pistol, when it basically becomes a single shot, can work, but I don’t think it’s effective enough for anything other than proof of concept. But, a 9mm revolver would make more sense to shoot . 380 from since all you have to do is pull the trigger.
What gun uses 380 ammo?
380 Pistol. Oddly enough, the Glock 42 preceded the Glock 43, which is one of the most popular Glock 9mm guns, which ruffled some feathers in the firearms community. Regardless, the Glock 42 is still one of the most popular . 380 pistols on the market today.
Why is .380 ammo so expensive?
Manufacturers can mass produce large volumes of 9mm ammo. The raw material of the . 380 ACP ammo is cheaper, however it costs more than 9mm ammo because is not nearly in as much demand as 9mm is. The larger the run of ammo a manufacturer can produce the cheaper their costs become.
Is 380 or 9mm better?
No doubt, due to its advantage in velocity and energy, the 9mm Luger is the clear winner in terminal performance. But for the same reasons, the . 380 wins in shootability, with one caveat. Because the 380 has 94 percent less recoil (if fired from an equal-weight gun), it’s easier to shoot.
Is 380 ammo hard to get?
380 is hard to come by right now. In fact, one worker said if they get any, they don’t even sell it to the public for shooting. They keep it exclusively for private lessons. However, 9 mm is a much more common caliber.
Is there a difference between .380 and .380 ACP?
ACP is an acronym for Automatic Colt Pistol. . 380 is just a shorten name for . 380 ACP, which is also know as 9mm short, 9mm Kurtz, 9mm Browning and 9×17. They all are the same.
Is a 380 A good self-defense weapon?
380 ACP are smaller and lighter still. Ease of carry and the suitability of a gun for concealment sometimes override optimal cartridge effectiveness. There are people who for various reasons and circumstances must choose between carrying a pocket-size pistol and not carrying at all.
Is .380 ACP good for self-defense?
From a self-defense perspective, the . 380 ACP performs to its greatest ability at close ranges, and by close I mean less than 3 yards — closer is even better. And, as always, shot placement is king.
Are .38 and .380 the same?
38 Special and . 380 Automatic are two pistol cartridges that are each over 100 years old. Both of them are still quite common for self-defense purposes. While they are similar, the two cartridges are not interchangeable.
Is a 38 special more powerful than a 380?
38 special is more powerful than 380 if you are referring to a per bullet power. Especially once you start using +p loads. However, typically a 38 special is going to be a 5 shot revolver, and almost never more than 6 shots.
What is the best caliber for concealed carry?
Generally, I recommend the 9mm as the best all-around caliber for concealed carry licensees, but with HP ammo, +P load, and 124 grain weight. Again, your abilities, skills, accuracy and shot placement are more important than caliber chosen.
Is .380 a good caliber?
380 ACP is good for women’s concealed carry. First is that . 380 ACP often has softer felt recoil, meaning the kick you get from the gun is less than from more powerful calibers…for the most part.
Is 38 Special enough for self-defense?
38 Special are that it’s effective in a self-defense capacity in service-size pistols. It doesn’t produce excessive recoil, so most shooters can accurately shoot it. Simply load, point, shoot and repeat.