I own a Ruger LCP .380, and I agree with Suzanne’s listed advantages. The other side of the equation for energy is the weight of the bullet, .380 ACP normally tops out at about 100gr bullets while 9mm normally doesn't start until at least 115gr.
A .38 Special bullet is also characterized by a longer case and thus, it is longer and heavier than the .380 ACP. The .38 Special is a rimmed, centerfire cartridge by Smith & Wesson. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; that is one of the physical laws of our universe.
.32ACP vs .38 Special A friend and me had a difference of opinion which of a Walther PPK in .32ACP (with a 7 round magazine and 1 up the spout) or a Rossi 5 shot .38 Special snubby is the best for self defense. Except for case length, the .38 and .357 are virtually identical.
Recently, a number of articles appearing in magazines and blogs pertaining to firearms have been touting the 380 ACP as the "New 38 Special". The 9X17mm (.380), 9X18mm (Makarov) and 9X19mm (9mm Parabellum) have manged to survive as have the 38 special and 38 Super. The 38 Special does nothing for me. It is because of the popularity of the .380 among women shooters that bullet technology stepped up to their modern standards.
The .38 Special and .357 Magnum are both rimmed, centerfire cartridges commonly used in revolvers. Compare this to the 125gr starting weight of the .38 Special, which itself can handle bullets up to 200 grains. Stop With These Myths About .380 Auto And The Pistols That Shoot It. These produce an MV of around 1000 fps with 189 ft. lbs. 38 Special vs 380 ACP. The 9mm Luger also known as 9X19mm Parabellum was designed by George Luger and is the most popular and widely used military handgun cartridge.
It brings nothing to the table. Hello! The 380 ACP’s standard load uses an 85-95 grain bullet. Handgun Recoil Table By Chuck Hawks. This also means more gunpowder can be used on a .38 Special. As both remain popular, we see debate on a regular basis concerning which is the "best." There arehave been so many cartridges right around the same size, a few of which, like the 38acp have pretty much faded away as has the 9mm Browning Long (9X20mm). In comparison, the best .38 Special +P ammo from a 2-inch revolver is 67 percent effective. In the final analysis it all depends on how many bullets are accurately delivered to the intended target and where.
In fact, the least effective .380 ACP hollowpoint has a 62 percent rating. On paper this is just below the 38 Special. 9mm ballistics blows 38 Special out of the water, yet .380 is still competitive with 38 Special ballistics.
.357 Magnum vs .38 Special comparison. I have a long term goal to trade my Ruger for their similar 9mm compact model. .38 Special vs 9mm comparison. 38 Special vs 380 acp (wound balistics) I have read in a couple places that a 380 from a 3.5 inch barrel is wound balisticly more effective then a 38 spcl from a 2 inch barrel. In a self-defense situation, I prefer more lead than less on target. While .380 ACP is x17mm Vs. 9mm Luger's x19mm, it is not 11% less powder or 11% less energy. The .38 Special will also drive much heavier bullets -- and generally drive them faster than the .380 will drive its lighter bullets.
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