Is 38 and 380 the same?

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.

Is a 38 more powerful than a 9mm?

The 9mm is ballistically superior to the . 38 Special, there’s no doubt about that. 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).

What is the best caliber for concealed carry?

For many the best caliber choice for concealed carry is the 9mm. This round has adequate stopping power with minimal recoil. Additionally, handguns chambered in 9mm are often easy to conceal.

What’s the difference between A.38 and.380 caliber bullet?

In the example you mentioned, with a .38 caliber bullet and a .380, both bullets are the same diameter to within a few thousandths of a inch, but the similarities end there. The .380 bullet is much smaller and lighter than a .38 Special bullet (the most common round which is called a .38 caliber round today).

What’s the difference between 38 Special and 380 ACP?

38 Special vs 380 ACP. 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. The carrying capacity is another issue. The 38 special is usually loaded in a 6 round revolver and if you are talking snub noses then it will usually hold just 5.

What’s the difference between a 9mm and a 380 Auto?

Generally speaking, shooters should be seeking a round that will expand a minimum 1.5 times its original diameter. That means .60-inch for 9mm, and .50-inch for both .38 Special and .380 Auto.

Can you put a.380 special round in a 357 Magnum?

If it says “.380 ACP” or “.380 auto,” then that’s the kind of ammo you buy. About the only exception is that it is safe to put a .38 special round in a .357 magnum revolver.