.380 acp

Found a nice (to me) 1934 made in 36. Its a really nice little 380! Yet looking at this thing, I found it interesting it has such a long service life. The swing over safety is very strange to me, makes me wonder how the Italians carried it for so long? I would not think it safe to carry cocked...

Specifically the "common" calibers seen in the USA. In my opinion, I feel like 9mm would be the #1 caliber that isn't going anywhere, any time soon. Along with 9mm, I'd also throw in .357 mag, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .38 Spl, and .380 ACP. I feel that calibers like .25 ACP and .32 ACP have the...

Hi folks, FYI, while I do explore some of the characteristics of the Stinger below, including potential for carry, this is not a carry thread. I have quality, service caliber, semi-auto and revolver firearms. This is not about a comparison of the Stinger to ideal carry options. I want to know...

Hi all, I got a used .380 Bodyguard recently, to meet the functional self defense pocket pistol role. This last summer I bought an LCP I in .380 to fit this role, but I must have gotten a lemon as it was a jammomatic. Yes, I cleaned it, and put it through 300 rounds. It got worse. My main use...

So, I have a Ruger Wrangler, Talos addition. It's a fun .22 LR plinker for what it is. Although I would love a nicer Ruger .22 LR such as an LCR or a Single Six/Bearcat, or a Smith and Wesson .22 LR revolver, I hesitate to spend that kind of money on a .22 revolver. Especially a single action...

I have about 250 .380ACP 95gr. Jacketed Hollow point bullets (unknown manufacturer) as well as almost 1000 Barnes 100gr hollow base round nose bullets. I still have a Llama .380 Model IIIA, but I have over 1000 rounds already sitting in boxes, and I doesn't look like I'll be shooting them any...

I'm just having the 9mm blues slowly changing out all of my semi-auto pistol calibers to 9mm. It first started as a cost thing and now has accelerated with all of the new goodies (e.g. Rx optics, Sig phosphate coatings on their service pistols, etc) coming in 9mm only. My favorite revolver...

What is the Smallest, Lightest Defensive Pistol You WOuld Rely On ? I'm not talking specifically about EDC here but in those circumstances where you really MUST have a small pistol, say in sweatpants while jogging and no belt or maybe light shorts, no shirt on the beach. Maybe something...

Hello, new guy here. Been reloading for a while but just started my hand at 380. I know published data is always over and it all depends on gun etc... But it seems that my velocities are low for what I'm doing. If you are using similar components of mine I'd like to know what you're getting...

Hey pallies. I recently added a .380 ACP to the carry mix, so I am looking at something better than ball ammo for said. What are some of your favorite loads and why? P.S. If it matters, the pistol is a Walther PPK.