380 vs 9mm comparison hitchcock
380 vs 9mm comparison hitchcock gun
380 vs 9mm for concealed carry...
.380 ACP vs. 9mm
Usage
Although some foreign police use the .380 as a primary weapon, American police and military forces see it as a backup weapon, as it lacks the power of similar-sized pistols like the 9mm and .38 Special.
Its primary use remains that of self defense for civilians, as its small size allows for easy concealment and it can hold a relatively high amount of rounds.
The 9mm Luger has become the popular caliber for US law enforcement agencies due to the availability of compact pistols with large magazine round capacity using this caliber.
380 vs 9mm comparison hitchcock
It is also a popular self-defense cartridge for civilians where permitted.
Cost
.380 ACP cartridges are currently more expensive than 9mm cartridges.
This is due to the high supply of 9mm cartridges from various manufacturers, and a surge in demand for the less ubiquitous .380 ACP ammo. Due to their smaller size and simpler construction, .380 pistols are generally cheaper than 9mm weapons.
A compact budget pistol can be found