Handgun Cartridge Detail

Cartridge Specifications for Caliber: .380 Auto

.380 Automatic (9mm Browning Short)

Specifications
Case Type:	Rimless, straight
Introduced:	1912	Made For:	Semi-Auto
Cart Len:	0.984-in	Case Len:	0.680-in
Case Dia:	0.374-in	Bul Dia:	0.357-in

Ballistics measured with:
3.75-inch pistol barrel

Cartridge Variants
	Weight	Velocity	Energy
From:	70 gr	1170 ft/sec	213 ft-lbs
To	102 gr	950 ft/sec	205 ft-lbs

Cartridge Used in Database
Weight	Velocity	Energy
90 gr	1000 ft/sec	200 ft-lbs

Rankings for Cartridge Used in Database
PF:	90000	TKO:	4.584

Description:

Designed by John Browning and introduced by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, this cartridge has achieved world-wide acceptance and has even been adopted as the standard pistol cartridge by several governments. One reason for the round's success is that it is the largest practical cartridge that can be easily adapted to small automatic pocket pistols. Ballistics fall far short of even the 9mm Luger, but still prove adequate for most self-defense situations. The round has established quite a niche position in this role, often being chosen over more traditional small calibers such as the .25 and .32 Autos.