The debate over the effectiveness of the .380 ACP cartridge for self-defense has been ongoing for decades. Known as “9mm ...

The argument over .380 for self-defense never really cools off, because it is not just about ballistics on paper.... The post ...

Every day someone is buying their first handgun and, for many new shooters, .380 vs. 9mm is a valid comparison to consider. Both cartridges have the same bullet diameter, and user-friendly pistols are ...

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Let’s look at the .380 Auto, a cartridge usually carried in pocket sized pistols. During this test, we discovered something unexpected: Even a quarter inch of barrel length can change the ...