.380 Auto Ammo
- In StockWinchester Ammunition Slivertip, 380 ACP, 85 Grain, Jacketed Hollow Point, 20 Round Box W380STHollow PointEngineered Jacket Profile Trusted for decades when it matters most, Silvertip offers the time-proven design with the Power to Defend.
$30.55 - In StockFEDERAL Premium Personal Defense 380 ACP 90 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP Ammo, 20 Round Box (PD380HS1H)Federal's unique center-post design delivers controlled expansion and the notched jacket provides efficient energy transfer to penetrate barriers while retaining stopping power The FEDERAL ...
$36.10 - Out Of StockWINCHESTER USA 380 ACP 95gr Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo 50 Round Box (USA380JHP)Jacketed Hollow PointConsistent AccuracyHigh Energy DepositSure FunctioningAccurateControlled RecoilRecommended Use: Personal Protection The WINCHESTER .380 ACP Ammo, Jacketed Hollow Point, 95 ...27% off
$32.90$44.99★★★★★1 review(s) - Out Of StockREMINGTON UMC 380 ACP 88Gr JHP 100rd/Box Value Pack Handgun Ammo (23974)Caliber: 380 AutoBullet Weight: 88 grainBullet Style: Jacketed Hollow PointMuzzle Velocity: 990 fpsPackage Quantity: 100Usage: Personal Defense All UMC handgun ammunition is American-made in ...
$59.99 - Out Of StockATOMIC .380 ACP 90Gr HP 20rd Box Handgun Ammo (00453)Hollow Point BulletsNickel Plated Brass CasingFor Defense, Hunting and Target20 Rounds Per Box The ATOMIC .380 ACP Handgun Ammo is designed to hit hard, expand to 150 percent of its original ...17% offClearance
$18.99$22.90 - Out Of StockFIOCCHI 380 Rimmed Short 50rd Box Handgun Blanks (380BLANK)Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics Pistol/Revolver Blanks380 Rimmed ShortNo ProjectileBrass CasesCrimped Primers The FIOCCHI 380 Rimmed Short Handgun Blanks are very useful or reenactments, ceremonies, ...
$24.69 - Out Of StockDoubleTap Ammunition Lead Free, 380 ACP, 80Gr, Solid Copper Hollow Point, 20 Round Box, CA Certified Nonlead Ammunition 380A80XCaliber: .380 ACPBullet: 80gr. BARNES TAC-XPMuzzle Energy: 196 ft. lbsVelocity: 1050fps / Glock 42, 3.5" bbl. Bersa Thunder - 1145fps This round is specifically designed for the new compact ...
$22.28 - Out Of StockSIERRA Outdoor Master 380 Auto 90gr Jacketed Hollow Point Pistol Ammo (A8100-27)Power Jacket is topped with Sports Master Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) bulletsSpecially placed skives in the jacket around the tip of the bullet provide positive, uniform, and controlled ...42% off
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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.