Bulk .380 ACP Ammo
380 Automatic Colt Pistol Ammunition
380 ACP (automatic colt pistol) is a straight-walled pistol cartridge without a rim that has a rich history dating back to the early 1900's. The round is also commonly referred to as the 9mm Corto, 380 Auto or 9x17mm.
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50 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Speer LE - 90gr JHP
$42.25129 Ready to Ship
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50 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Federal Hydra-Shok - 90gr JHP
$43116 Ready to Ship
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50 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Federal HST - 99gr JHP
$4326 Ready to Ship
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200 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Winchester Silvertip - 85gr JHP
$17410 Ready to Ship
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20 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Black Hills Ammunition - 100gr FMJ
$1844 Ready to Ship
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25 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Hornady - 90gr JHP
$23.5024 Ready to Ship
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250 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Hornady Critical Defense - 90gr JHP
Regular Price: $259
On Sale: $239
62 Ready to Ship
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20 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Black Hills Ammunition - 90gr JHP
$19.5024 Ready to Ship
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20 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Winchester Silvertip - 85gr JHP
$19.5067 Ready to Ship
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20 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Federal Punch - 85gr JHP
$19.7580 Ready to Ship
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25 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Hornady - 90gr JHP
$27148 Ready to Ship
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20 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Remington HTP - 88gr JHP
$23171 Ready to Ship
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200 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Federal Premium Low Recoil - 90gr Hydra-Shok JHP
$2496 Ready to Ship
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200 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Winchester PDX1 - 95gr JHP
$2793 Ready to Ship
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20 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Barnes - 80gr TAC-XP HP
$2910 Ready to Ship
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20 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Federal - 90gr JHP
$29.26112 Ready to Ship
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20 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Winchester PDX1 - 95gr JHP
$29.5046 Ready to Ship
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20 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Speer - 90gr JHP
$29.5067 Ready to Ship
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20 Rounds of .380 ACP Ammo by Federal Personal Defense Micro - 99gr HST
$30.5090 Ready to Ship
Origins and Types of 380 ACP Ammo
The .380 caliber was developed by the famous firearms inventor John Browning and introduced to the shooting masses by Colt in 1908. A popular cartridge for both recreational shooters and self-defense, the caliber has been used across a myriad of disciplines but perhaps most notably by a number of German officers and Italian forces during the second World War. The Germans, of course, loaded their .380 ammo into a German-made Walther PPK.
While it is a popular round for defense, .380 ACP ammunition is much lighter than many other modern pistol calibers. Many experienced shooters will tell you, 380 auto rides the line between being just large enough to provide adequate protection to being just a little too small to be relied upon. It's relatively light recoil and concealability makes it one of the most attractive calibers for self-defense carry and it is consistently among the top-selling calibers among ammunition retailers.
General Ballistics and Specs of 380 ACP Ammo:
Generally, you'll find .380 ACP rounds in weights ranging from 90 grain up into the 102 grain range, although you may find a rare cartridge slightly lighter or more heavy. Additionally, it's not uncommon to find commercially loaded rounds marked "+P", meaning they are loaded to a higher pressure than the average round. While many shooters find that higher pressure desireable in a self-defense round, you should consult your manufacturer or the owner's manual of your firearm before determining if you want to use ammunition loaded to higher pressure. Generally, manufacturers do not advise you shoot +P ammo because it can cause more wear and tear on your barrel than standard-pressure rounds.
Bullet Diameter | 9.0 millimeters |
Case Length | 17.3 millimeters |
Total Cartridge Length | 25.0 millimeters |
Maximum Pressure | 21,500 psi |
Expected Ballistic Performance (3.75 inch barrel used in testing by Federal):
Bullet Weight | Muzzle Velocity | Muzzle Energy |
90 grain JHP | 1,000 feet per second | 200 foot pounds |
95 grain FMJ | 980 feet per second | 203 foot pounds |