Which is better a 9mm or 380?

The maximum velocity (1000 FPS) and energy ratings (148 MPa) of the . 380 are about 40% below a 9mm, both using JHP+P type loads. While this means the . 380 is less destructive, it also performs with less of a recoil, making it a more accurate weapon in short-range, rapid-fire use.
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Should I carry a 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.
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Which is better for self defense 9mm or 380?

9mm is faster, and hits harder, and is generally held to be more effective... though it does produce more recoil in a pistol of equal size. The typical . 380 ACP load is a 90-grain projectile, with muzzle velocity somewhere between 900 to 1000 feet per second, and around 180 to 230 foot-pounds of energy.
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Are 380 good for self defense?

From a self-defense perspective, the . 380 ACP performs to its greatest ability at close ranges, and by close I mean less than 3 yards — closer is even better. And, as always, shot placement is king.
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Which has less recoil 9mm or 380?

It may not have the same expansion or penetration as the 9mm, but it does have lower recoil. In fact, if you shoot a 9mm handgun and a . 380 handgun that weigh the same, the . 380 will experience 94% less recoil than the 9mm.
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Will a 380 stop an intruder?

380 doesn't have much stopping power, making it a less ideal choice than the next step up the ladder, the 9mm. I've even heard people say that if you were to shoot an attacker with a . 380, all you'd succeed in doing is making him mad!
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Is a .380 a good carry weapon?

380 ACP is good for women's concealed carry. First is that . 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.
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Is a 22 or 380 more powerful?

A 380 ACP case, on the other hand, is just about as long (0.68 inches) but the bullet it fires is 0.355 inches in diameter. This means there is a lot more room for powder inside a 380 ACP case than a 22 LR case, resulting in a more powerful round.
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Which caliber is best for concealed carry?

While many concealed carriers will swear by larger calibers or smaller calibers, the 9mm has proven itself through time to be the “one size fits all” of ammunition. Provided a good choice of carry round, the moderate recoil and accuracy of the 9mm round is such that it is the default choice and for good reason.
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Is 38 special more powerful than 9mm?

Standard pressure . 38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second). This is 38.25% more energy at the muzzle in favor of the 9mm.
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Is 380 the same as 38 special?

38 special is designed for use in revolvers and the . 380 ACP is used in semi-auto pistols.
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Is .38 the same as 9mm?

38, . 357, . 380 auto and 9mm ammunition are all the same caliber. (Caliber is the size of the projectile, or bullet.)
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Which caliber is best for self-defense?

Capacity. The 9mm offers greater magazine capacity than virtually any other pistol caliber carried for personal defense. If the wounding capabilities of 9mm and the other cartridges are nearly identical, it would seem to be that having more rounds in you magazine will give you a better opportunity to stop an attacker.
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Is 380 good for every day carry?

380 guns being very small pistols provides a huge advantage for everyday carry (EDC). Simply put, the guns are easy to conceal, and more comfortable to carry than a larger gun.
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What pistol do Navy SEALs carry?

In 2015, the Glock 19, a compact 9 mm, was added to the SEAL handgun inventory. The SEALs plan to eventually replace the P226s with the newer Glocks. For now, the M9 continues to be the primary sidearm for U.S. uniformed personnel worldwide and the P226 continues to be the primary handgun of the SEALs.
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What is the difference between 380 and 380 ACP?

When thinking about 380 ACP vs 380 Auto, the short answer is... there is no difference! There's only one . 380 cartridge, and it's .
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Can a mattress stop a bullet?

Most rounds got through, but the mattress stopped many smaller-caliber rounds, including . 410 shotgun shells (fired from a Taurus Judge pistol). But if you're being shot at by an AR-15, forget it. In fact, the springs inside the mattress can fragment the bullets and make things worse.
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What bullets can a 380 shoot?

380 uses a . 355-in diameter bullet, just like 9x19mm. Bullet size is actually more universal than you'd think, incidentally; among rifle rounds, for instance, the 7mm-08 Remington, 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Shooting Times Westerner, . 280 Remington and 7mm Weatherby Magnum all use .
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What is the price of a 380 handgun?

380 is a little carry pistol that packs a big punch. It's lightweight, compact and comfortable to hold. The lightweight frame is made from a durable polymer, and the components are made from stainless steel and titanium. With a price tag of under $250, it's hard to find a better carry option at such a great price.
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What is the best grain bullet for a 380?

380, and one of the best is the Winchester White Box . 380 ACP ammunition with a bullet weight of 95 grains. This ammunition is routinely considered to be some of the very best full metal jacket . 380 ammo out on the market today.
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What is the effective range of a 380 pistol?

380 ACP backup gun, that's contact range—and you'll probably be on your back or have a hand occupied with grappling. But for a . 380 ACP in the role of an everyday carry pistol that means the standard 7 to 10 yards you already train for with larger pistols.
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What's the difference between a 38 and a 380 handgun?

The main difference between the 380 and . 38 special is that the . 38 special has a larger cartridge. The bullet diameter on the other hand is virtually the same.
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Is .38 bigger than 9mm?

Both bullets are equal in bullet diameter, the 9mm case is about 3/8 of an inch shorter than the . 38 Special but boasts double the pressure.
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What is the smallest 9mm handgun?

88″ width and 12.7oz weight make the PF9 one of the smallest, lightest 9mm pistols on the market. Buy a +1 magazine extension and you'll get 9 rounds of firepower in this little package.
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