
380 ACP (Auto) Ammo For Sale
History of 380 ACP (Auto) Ammo
The .380 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) is a popular handgun cartridge known for its ease of carrying and use in self-defense. With a variety of small, lightweight pistols chambered in this caliber, its mild recoil and minimal muzzle blast make it a favorite among concealed carriers, police officers needing a backup gun, and casual target shooters.
Typical .380 ammunition features an 85-95 grain bullet, .355 inch in diameter, and a 0.984 inch cartridge length. Despite fluctuating popularity over the last century, opinions on .380 ACP ammo remain polarized, with shooters either loving or hating it, leaving little room for middle-ground discussion.
What are the Most Popular 380 ACP Brands You Sell?
- Federal .380 Ammo
- Fiocchi .380 ACP Ammo
- Hornady .380 Ammo
- PMC .380 Ammo
- Remington .380 ACP Ammo
- Blazer Brass .380 ACP Ammo
You can filter our entire selection using the left sidebar to see which brands we currently have in-stock and available using the Manufacturers filter. You can also filter by attributes such as Bullet Type, Bullet Weight, Casing Type and Primer Type to find what you need.
Best 380 Self-Defense Ammo
Best 380 Self-Defense Ammo Overall | Hornady Critical Defense 380 ACP 90 Grain JHP |
Best Budget-Friendly 380 Self-Defense Ammo | Fiocchi 380 ACP 90 Grain JHP |
Most Lethal 380 Ammo | Black Hills 380 ACP 60 Grain HoneyBadger |
For a comprehensive guide on the top self-defense ammunition options, check out our detailed review of the best 380 self-defense ammo.
How does the 380 ACP Compare to Other Calibers?
Caliber | Recoil | Pros | Cons |
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9mm | Higher | Higher stopping power, greater penetration | Higher recoil, may be harder to manage for some shooters |
32 ACP | Lower | Lower recoil, easier to handle | Less stopping power, less penetration |
380 ACP (Auto) Ballistics: Chart of Average 380 ACP (Auto) Ballistics
Since .380 ammo is often used for personal protection and self defense, the ballistics of the cartridges chosen greatly impact its performance. When people buy .380 ammo for self defense, they should look for a cartridge that penetrates at least 12 to 18 inches into ballistics gel, and expands to at least .35 caliber on impact.
Remember, .380 shells are a low-powered round, so ammo selection, especially when buying bulk .380 ACP ammo, is vital to performance standards.
Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.
380 ACP (Auto) Bullet WEIGHT | Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) | Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) | Mid-Range TRAJECTORY (in.) | Barrel Length (in.) | |||||
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Muzzle | 50 yds. | 100 yds. | Muzzle | 50 yds. | 100 yds. | 50 yds. | 100 yds. | ||
60 Grain | 1130 | 960 | n/a | 170 | 120 | n/a | 1 | n/a | n/a |
75 Grain | 950 | n/a | n/a | 183 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3" |
85 Grain | 990 | 920 | 870 | 190 | 165 | 145 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 4" |
85 Grain JHP | 1000 | n/a | n/a | 189 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
88 Grain | 990 | 920 | 870 | 190 | 165 | 145 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 4" |
90 Grain JHP | 900 | n/a | n/a | 162 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
90 Grain | 1000 | 890 | 800 | 200 | 160 | 130 | 1.2 | 5.5 | 3.75" |
95 Grain FMJ | 900 | n/a | n/a | 171 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
95 Grain | 955 | 865 | 785 | 190 | 160 | 130 | 1.4 | 5.9 | 4" |
100 Grain | 955 | 865 | 785 | 190 | 160 | 130 | 1.4 | 5.9 | 4" |
90 Grain JHP +P | 1200 | n/a | n/a | 200 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Customer Reviews
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butch said:
Very satisfied with your ammo
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Chris said:
This ammo performed well in all of our pistols. While some ammo wouldn’t feed in the P365, this ammo ran through the Walther PK380, Sig P238 and Sig P365 without any failures.
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Reb said:
recently purchased 200 rounds and ran them thru my Walther PPKS no problems very pleased. Now, as far as Ammo.com I could not be more pleased shipped very fast. Just purchaed 500 more rounds.
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Steve said:
Ammo was good price and worked well.
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Reb said:
I just ran 250 rounds thru my Walther PPKS not one problem my next order will 1000 rounds.
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Chef 50 said:
.380 Worked in my new S&W 2.0 Bodyguard
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BOBBER said:
I HAVE USED 150 SO FAR--SEEMS GOOD FOR ME
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MamaStro said:
Great quality and very pleased with purchase
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Chicago John 27 said:
This is our 2nd order. My wife is learning with a .380. Ammo is consistent, no failures and very clean. Greta job folks !! Very good return on the investment.
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ernest said:
arrived quickly
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Victor said:
Great round to use at the range. Great deal on the 50 thanks to Ammo.com
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Rodster said:
Shot very clean was well pleased
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CockeyedDoug said:
Bought 250 rounds and shot 200 of them. Obviously absolutely no problems whatsoever as expected. These are pricey but how often are you firing massive rounds of self-defense ammo?