Which bullet is better 9mm or 380?

9mm and . 380 ACP cartridges — both popular choices for self-defense rounds — have the same diameter, but a 9mm round is longer. The . 380 ACP round is cheaper and easier to handle and conceal, while the 9mm is more powerful overall.

Which is easier to shoot 9mm or 380?

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 a 380 the same as a 9mm?

380 auto and 9mm ammunition are all the same caliber. (Caliber is the size of the projectile, or bullet.) 380 auto is called the 9mm Kurz (short).

Can a .380 shoot 9mm?

No, 9mm rounds cannot safely be chambered or fired from a gun designed for . 380. The 9mm round will likely not fit into the chamber, and even if it did, it will produce forces that the . 380 firearm was never designed to withstand and could break the firearm or even cause it to fail catastrophically.

Is a .380 a good carry weapon?

380 ACP is good for women’s concealed carry. 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. Second is that . 380 ACP is more commonly the caliber in small guns.

Is .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.

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.

Which is better a 9mm or a.380 ACP?

If you can carry a cell phone, you can carry a .380 ACP. Except, now 9mm pistols are as compact and easy to carry. Head to head, the LCP II is only marginally more pocket-sized than the P365 or micro 9mm Springfield Hellcat. Nearly as small .380 options, yet more powerful—you almost have to be plum loco not to level up.

Is the.380 Parabellum the same size as the 9mm Browning?

It’s also referred to as the 9mm Browning, the 9x17mm, and the 9mm short, all due to the fact that it has the same diameter as the 9x19mm Parabellum that we all know and love. But in order to avoid confusion, I will not be referring to the .380 by any other name in this post.

Is the.380 caliber pistol a good gun?

The .380s Today Are No Joke! If you come across an angry guy who has it and wants to try it on you, better run for your life because these guns have become lethal. Gone are the days that you can easily underestimate a gun by its size and now the .380s are really in for a serious business.

Which is better 9mm or.38 special?

That means .60-inch for 9mm, and .50-inch for both .38 Special and .380 Auto. Traditionally, this has meant a hollow point projectile should top your list, however, the new spiral fluted projectiles from Black Hills and Inceptor ammunition accomplish tissue disruption in a different way, and are good buys.

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