
.380 Auto Ammo
- In StockPPU 380 ACP 94Gr Full Metal Jacket 50 Box/ 20 Case Handgun Ammo (PPH380AF).380 auto caliber94 grains bullet weightFull Metal JacketBrass cased50 box/ 20 case PPU 380 ACP 94Gr Full Metal Jacket Handgun Ammo (PPH380AF) is brass cased, non-corrosive boxer primed and ...$30.52★★★★★1 review(s)
- In StockREMINGTON HTP 380 Auto 88 Grain JHP 20rd/Box Handgun Ammo (22248)Caliber: 380 AutoBullet Weight: 88 GrainBullet Type: Jacketed Hollow PointMuzzle Velocity: 990 fpsPackage Quantity: 20Usage: Personal Defense When sheer, instant stopping power makes all the ...$30.09
- In StockFEDERAL American Eagle Indoor Range Training .380 Auto 70Gr Lead Free 50rd Box Ammo (AE380LF1)Proven, clean-shooting Catalyst primerIdentical ballistics as conventional lead styphnate primers with the same reliability and shelf lifeLead-free projectiles engineered to be as safe - or safer ...$38.35
- In StockFEDERAL Range Target Practice .380 ACP 95Gr FMJ 50rd Box Ammo (RTP38095)Full Metal Jacket BulletsBrass Casing50 Rounds per Box This FEDERAL Range Target Practice Ammo features a full metal jacket bullet with a brass case. This 380 ACP model comes packaged 50 rounds ...7% off$27.84$29.95
- In StockAGUILA .380 Auto 95Gr FMJ 50rd Box Ammo (1E802110)Full Metal JacketPerfect for Target Shooting50 Rounds per Box COMPACT. LIGHT. AFFORDABLE. Hits dead center. Cycles flawlessly. Perfect for target shooting, the AGUILA .380 Auto Full Metal Jacket ...1% off$29.70$29.99
- In StockPPU Defense 380 ACP 94gr Jacketed Hollow Point 50rd/Box Handgun Ammo (PPD380A)Caliber: .380 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)Bullet Weight: 94 GrainsBullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)Muzzle Energy: 178 ft/lbsMuzzle Velocity: 951 fpsRounds Per Box: 50Boxes Per Case: ...$34.48
- In StockBARNES Tac-XPD .380 ACP 80Gr TAC-XPD HP 20rd Box Ammo (BPD380A1)TAC-XP Hollow Point BulletsBrass CasedNickel Coated CasesReloadable The BARNS Tac-XPD .380 ACP 80Gr TAC-XP HP 20rd Box Ammo provides you with all of the solid copper consistency, penetration, ...$35.02
- In StockFEDERAL Personal Defence .380 Auto 99Gr Hydra-Shok Deep 20rd Box Ammo (P380HSD1)Hits optimum penetration depths through barriers encountered in self-defense situationsIconic center post design has been improved for better, more consistent expansionSpecially formulated ...$32.99
- In StockAmmo Inc Signature, 380 ACP, 100 Grain, Total Metal Coating, 50 Round Box 380100TMC-A50The Finest Pistol Rounds on the MarketBalanced Velocity and Recoil100% American Made ComponentsHyperclean Technology - Shoot more, Clean less This .380 Auto 100gr TMC (Total Metal Coating) is ...$29.77★★★★★2 review(s)
- In StockCorBon Deep Penetrating X Bullet, 380ACP, 80 Grain, Barnes X, 20 Round Box DPX38080380 ACP1,050 Feet per second80 Grain DPXDeep Penetrating X bullet20 Rounds per box COR(R)BON's DPX(R) Handgun ammunition exhibits superior performance to all other defensive ammunition on the ...$31.06
- In StockCorBon Self Defense, 380ACP, 90 Grain, Jacketed Hollow Point, 20 Round Box 38090380 ACP1,050 Feet per second90 Grain jacketed hollow point20 Rounds per box COR(R)BON JHP(TM) is the traditional hollow point that put COR(R)BON on the map. JHP(TM) is proven ammunition that ...$28.92
- In StockSellier & Bellot XRG, 380 ACP/9mm Browning Court, 77 Grain, Jacketed Hollow Point, 25 Round Box SB380XA380 ACP77 GrainHollow Point1115 FPS This solid copper hollow-point bullet construction results in near 100% weight retention regardless of the barriers encountered. Light-for-caliber bullet ...$22.99
- In StockLIBERTY AMMUNITION Civil Defense .380 Auto 20rd/Box 50gr Ammo (LA-CD-380-023)Fragmenting Hollow Point250 ft lbs Muzzle Energy1500 fps Muzzle Velocity Liberty's civil defense rounds are designed to achieve more stopping power (kinetic energy) and terminal effect (wound ...$41.59
- In StockWILSON COMBAT .380 ACP 68gr Lehigh Defense XD 20/Box Handgun Ammo (LA380-68-XD)Caliber: .380 ACPBullet Type: Lehigh Defense Xtreme DefenseBullet Weight: 68 grainMuzzle Velocity: 1100 fpsMuzzle Energy: 183 ft/lbsCasing Material: BrassBox Quantity: 20Application: Home Defense ...$38.69
- In StockNORMA USA .380 Auto NXD 20rd Self-Defense Ammo (611040020)Constant terminal performanceReduced recoilHigh velocityMassive energy transferExcellent feeding The Norma Self Defense .380 Auto NXD 56 gr is a reliable and powerful round for personal ...$27.27
- In StockFORT SCOTT MUNITIONS .380 ACP TUI 95Gr SCS 20rd Box Ammo (380-095-SCV)Solid Copper Spun (SCS Bullet) Lead Free ProjectileMulti-Patented Tumble Upon Impact DesignMatch Grade AmmunitionCreates Dynamic Wound CavitiesSAAMI Standards The FORT SCOTT MUNITIONS .380 ACP ...$34.38
- In StockPMC Bronze 380 ACP 90 Grain FMJ Battle Pack, 300 Round Pack (PMC380ABP)Brass CasedBoxer primedReloadableNon corrosive The PMC .380 ACP Battlepack Ammo, FMJ, 90 Gr, 6 Boxes of 50 Rd (380A-BP) is a new production ammo that features 90 Grain Full Metal Jacket bullet. ...$129.83
- In StockSIERRA Sports Master .380 Auto 90Gr 20rd JHP 990 fps 20/ct Handgun Ammunition (A8100-24)High-quality construction ensures durabilityDesigned specifically for optimal expansion upon impactTrusted by professionals and enthusiasts alikePerfect balance between speed and impact forceWith ...41% off$11.85$19.99
- In StockWINCHESTER PDX1 Defender 380 ACP 95Gr Jacketed Hollow Point 20rd/Box Handgun Ammo (S380PDB)Hollow Point expands up to 1.5x the original diameter resulting in maximum stopping powerNotched Jacket preprogrammed to expand into six uniform segments for consistent tactical ...$40.59
- In StockWINCHESTER USA 380 Auto 95Gr FMJ 200rd Handgun Ammo (USA380W)Consistent Accuracy is trusted for target and range shootingFull Metal Jacket provides positive functioning and no expansionReduced Barrel Fouling - fewer cleanings and more time in the field ...$74.15
The .380 ACP (also called .380 Auto, 9mm Browning, 9x17mm Short) was created by John Moses Browning and introduced into the market by Colt in 1908. It is a light, small, rimless, straight-walled cartridge. Since it was never adopted by the US law enforcement agencies and military due to the lack of stopping power, it is mostly referred to as the handgun cartridge for personal defense.
A .380 subcompact handgun is perfect for concealed carry. But still, many shooters consider the 380 Auto a bad choice compared to 9mm rounds because of the reduced velocity of the former. That is true on the paper as 9mm is in fact a superior cartridge. Yet, it doesn’t mean that the .380 Auto isn’t deadly.
What makes a good personal defense cartridge?
According to FBI standards, as far as penetration is concerned, the bullet penetrating at least 12 inches but no more than 18 inches has enough power to effectively stop an attacker. Most of the quality .380 Auto rounds loaded to 90 grains or more don’t go over 18 inches and can’t over-penetrate the target which means that you won’t hurt an innocent bystander.
Expansion comes second to penetration. Hollow-point bullets “mushroom” when striking a target which results in greater damage and, hence, are effective at stopping a threat. Some of the .380 designs loaded to 95 grains and more (such as Winchester .380 ammo) have a bullet expansion diameter of 6 inches and more.
The velocity of a cartridge is essential too as it influences the expansion, penetration, and accuracy. A 90-grain projectile is heavy enough to inflict damage that will stop an attacker.
As far as the recoil is concerned, you need to know the following. If we compare .380 and 9mm handguns having the same dimensions, the .380 round’s recoil is milder. But the smaller and lighter the handgun, the more felt recoil it will give. Fortunately, gun manufacturers produce a huge variety of big .380 pistols.
Ammunition performance differs depending on the manufacturer. If you are attentive and choose the cartridge brand providing the right specs for you, you’ll be able to stop a thread about as effectively as with 9mm ammo.
Gritr Sports has .380 ACP ammo in stock for you to shop easily right away. With all specs provided, you’ll find the best rounds for self-defense.