.380 ACP

About this caliber

.380 ACP (.380 Auto) is a compact centerfire handgun cartridge used mainly in small, easily concealed pistols for self-defense and concealed carry.

Commonly used for

Self-defenseConcealed carryRange / target

.380 ACP is a small pistol cartridge most associated with compact, lightweight handguns favored for concealed carry. It produces less power than 9mm but allows for very small, light pistols; felt recoil in those small guns can still feel snappy despite the modest cartridge. Ammunition is widely available, though often a bit more expensive than 9mm. It suits shooters who prioritize a small, easily concealed handgun and accept reduced power compared with larger cartridges.

General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.

Load	Type	Purpose	Grain	Velocity	Energy
Aguila Target & Range	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	945 fps	188 ft·lb
ARMSCOR USA	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	920 fps	179 ft·lb
ARMSCOR USA	JHP	Defense	95 gr	993 fps	208 ft·lb
Atomic Pistol	JHP	Defense	90 gr	1100 fps	241 ft·lb
Atomic Pistol	JHP	Defense	90 gr	1100 fps	241 ft·lb
Barnes Bullets TAC-XPD Defense	JHP	Defense	80 gr	990 fps	174 ft·lb
Browning Ammo FMJ	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	955 fps	192 ft·lb
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Buffalo-Barnes	JHP	Defense	80 gr	1275 fps	289 ft·lb
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Personal Defense	JHP	Defense	90 gr	1200 fps	288 ft·lb
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Standard Pressure	JHP	Defense	90 gr	1025 fps	210 ft·lb
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Personal Defense	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	1150 fps	279 ft·lb
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Standard Pressure	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	975 fps	200 ft·lb
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Personal Defense	LRN	Defense	100 gr	1150 fps	294 ft·lb
Buffalo Bore Ammunition Standard Pressure	LRN	Defense	100 gr	975 fps	211 ft·lb
CCI Blazer	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	945 fps	188 ft·lb
CCI Blazer Brass	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	945 fps	188 ft·lb
DoubleTap Ammunition Defense	LRN	Defense	80 gr	1100 fps	214 ft·lb
DoubleTap Ammunition Defense	JHP	Defense	95 gr	975 fps	200 ft·lb
Federal Punch	JHP	Defense	85 gr	1000 fps	189 ft·lb
Federal Train + Protect	JHP	Defense	85 gr	1000 fps	189 ft·lb
Federal Premium	JHP	Defense	90 gr	1000 fps	200 ft·lb
Federal American Eagle	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	980 fps	203 ft·lb
Federal Premium	JHP	Defense	99 gr	935 fps	192 ft·lb
Federal Premium	JHP	Defense	99 gr	975 fps	209 ft·lb
Fiocchi Defense Dynamics	JHP	Defense	90 gr	975 fps	190 ft·lb
Fiocchi Range Dynamics	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	960 fps	194 ft·lb
FORT SCOTT MUNITIONS Tumble Upon Impact (TUI)	—	Defense	95 gr	940 fps	186 ft·lb
G2 Research R.I.P	JHP	Defense	62 gr	1250 fps	215 ft·lb
G2 Research Civic Duty	JHP	Defense	64 gr	1130 fps	181 ft·lb
GRIZZLY AMMO (RINTOUL) Grizzly Ammo GC380A2 380ACP 90gr Jacketed Hollow Point 20 Per Box/10 Case	JHP	Defense	90 gr	1100 fps	242 ft·lb
GRIZZLY AMMO (RINTOUL) Grizzly Ammo GC38A1 380ACP+P 90gr Jacketed Hollow Point 20 Per Box/10 Case	JHP	Defense	90 gr	1200 fps	288 ft·lb
Hornady American Gunner	JHP	Defense	90 gr	1000 fps	200 ft·lb
Hornady Critical Defense	SP	Defense	90 gr	1000 fps	200 ft·lb
LEHIGH DEFENSE Xtreme Defense	—	Defense	68 gr	1100 fps	183 ft·lb
Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense	JHP	Defense	50 gr	1500 fps	250 ft·lb
Magtech Range/Training	JHP	Defense	95 gr	951 fps	190 ft·lb
Magtech Range/Training	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	951 fps	191 ft·lb
NovX Pentagon	JHP	Defense	80 gr	1150 fps	235 ft·lb
PPU Defense	JHP	Defense	94 gr	951 fps	191 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition HTP	JHP	Defense	88 gr	990 fps	191 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition UMC	JHP	Defense	88 gr	990 fps	191 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition UMC	FMJ	Defense	95 gr	955 fps	192 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Golden Saber	JHP	Defense	102 gr	815 fps	150 ft·lb
Sellier & Bellot XRG	JHP	Defense	77 gr	1116 fps	213 ft·lb
Sellier & Bellot Handgun	FMJ	Defense	92 gr	955 fps	186 ft·lb
Sig Sauer Elite Defense	JHP	Defense	90 gr	980 fps	192 ft·lb
Sig Sauer Elite Performance	JHP	Defense	90 gr	980 fps	192 ft·lb
SINTERFIRE INC Special Duty (SD)	FRG	Defense	75 gr	—	—
Speer Ammo Gold Dot	JHP	Defense	90 gr	1040 fps	216 ft·lb
UNDERWOOD AMMO Xtreme Defense	—	Defense	68 gr	1400 fps	296 ft·lb

.380 ACP

Firearms chambered in .380 ACP · 87

Ammunition in .380 ACP · 81

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