Product Overview: 380 ACP
The .380 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), also known as 9mm Short, is a popular semi-automatic pistol cartridge designed by John Moses Browning. It was introduced by Colt in 1908 and has since become a standard for self-defense and concealed carry handguns due to its compact size and manageable recoil.
Specifications:
- Bullet Diameter: 0.355 inches (9.0 mm)
- Case Length: 0.680 inches (17.3 mm)
- Overall Length: 0.984 inches (25.0 mm)
- Rim Diameter: 0.374 inches (9.5 mm)
- Case Type: Rimless, straight
- Bullet Weight Range: 85 to 100 grains (5.5 to 6.5 grams)
- Muzzle Velocity: 900 to 1,050 feet per second (274 to 320 meters per second)
- Muzzle Energy: 190 to 220 foot-pounds (258 to 298 joules)
- Primer Type: Small pistol
- 380 ACP
- .380 Auto
- 9mm Short
- Self-defense ammunition
- Concealed carry
- Semi-automatic pistol cartridge
- John Browning design
- Compact handgun cartridge
- Low recoil ammunition
- Personal protection bullet
