380 Ammo
The .380 ACP is another one of John Browning's designs and goes by a variety of names including .380 Auto, 9mm Kurz, 9mm Short, and 9x17mm. 380 ammo is somewhat shorter in case length than the similar-caliber 9mm Luger, it is popular as a concealed carry cartridge due to the compact, convenient size of the pistols chambered for it.
Notable handguns chambered in .380 ACP include the Ruger LCP, Glock 42, SIG P238, and SIG P230. Historically, firearms in this caliber have been particularly popular in Europe and have even served as standard military or police sidearms for some countries. You'll find both full metal jacket for bulk range shooting and hollow points for self-defense use for sale here at Widener's. We do all we can to keep the top manufacturers in stock so look for Federal, PMC, Winchester and more.
A typical .380 ACP load fires a bullet weighing just under 100 grains at a muzzle velocity of around 1,000 feet per second. The "snappy" recoil of the .380 often catches shooters off guard; this isn't due to any extreme power on the part of the cartridge itself, but usually due to the light weight of the pistol firing it.
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Tula 380 ACP 95 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$298.85
$289.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Tula Cartridge Works Condition New Bullet Weight 95 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Steel Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Primer Type Berdan Magnetic No UPC Barcode R0601202213468 Cost Per Round 29¢ per round The 380 ACP is not an especially powerful cartridge, but this Russian-made ammunition by Tula is poised to save you money through the power of steel cases. Unlike your usual steel-cased fare, this ammo’s bullets are completely nonmagnetic!
Tula’s steel cases make their ammo more affordable by significantly reducing the amount of copper you would have had to invest in by purchasing brass. Tula’s steel cases feature exterior zinc plating to protect against rust, and their non-corrosive Berdan primers will similarly prevent rust from gathering inside your action and barrel. Just take care that steel cases are impossible to reload – especially when they are Berdan-primed.
This cartridge’s 95 grain FMJ bullet is nothing too fancy. It will not expand if it hits soft tissue, so it’s best fired on the range where the targets pose no threat to you. This particular ammo’s bullets are range-friendly because they lack any steel. A lead core and a solid brass jacket cannot draw a magnet, so you can still fire steel-cased ammo without breaking certain ranges’ ammo policies! Twenty boxes to a case.
Please note: If you touch a magnet to this cartridge, the magnet will pick it up. This is because it has a steel case. But if you pull the bullet out, you will see that it cannot attract a magnet on its own. -
Tula 380 ACP 95 Grain FMJ – 50 Rounds *NONMAGNETIC*
$16.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Tula Cartridge Works Condition New Bullet Weight 95 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Steel Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Primer Type Berdan Magnetic No UPC Barcode 689481697178 Cost Per Round 33.7¢ per round Finally – steel-cased ammunition you’re allowed to fire at ranges which ban magnetic projectiles! Tula offers great value by loading their own steel cases, but this particular 380 ACP ammo’s bullets lack the ferrous bi-metal jackets which attract a magnet.
A steel case has got its shortcomings. It’s too rigid to return to its original dimensions after ignition, so it cannot be handloaded, and that same rigidity leads to more fouling inside of a pistol’s action. But steel’s significantly lower production cost makes this ammo appreciably more affordable than brass-cased alternatives!
This round’s 95 grain bullet is a full metal jacket, and accordingly cannot expand as it pierces soft tissue. More importantly, its lead core and brass coating are both totally nonmagnetic. (Please note: If you touch a magnet to this cartridge, the magnet will pick it up. This is because it has a steel case. But if you pull the bullet out, you will see that it cannot attract a magnet on its own.)
Tula loads Berdan primers. These function indistinguishably from the Boxer primers more commonly loaded in Europe and America, but they’re still non-corrosive and will not create residue which leads to rusting inside a handgun. -
Armscor USA 380 Auto 95 Grain FMJ - 1000 Rounds
$358.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Armscor Condition New Bullet Weight 95 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU AC380-2N Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 100812285020938 Cost Per Round 35.9¢ per round This 380 Auto ammunition is an affordable option for the volume shooter. For reliability and smooth firing on the range, and contain full metal jacket bullets. These rounds have a muzzle velocity of 920 feet per second and are boxer-primed brass.
Whether you are looking for a practice ammo or for use in your pocket pistol of choice, Armscor offers competitively priced products for shooters worldwide. All Armscor ammo complies with SAAMI, CIP, and other military requirements. Armscor uses the highest innovation and technology to ensure their products meet the current needs of their customers. Get yours today!
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PMC 380 Auto 90 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$389.85
$379.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 90 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU 380A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90741569070068 Cost Per Round 38¢ per round If you're serious about mastering a .380 ACP handgun, you need some good defensive ammo and a whole lot of less expensive range ammo. This 1,000 round case of FMJ rounds from PMC should take care of the latter need at a reasonable cost!
Each cartridge in this case fires a 90 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 961 feet per second, producing typical .380 Auto ballistics. A great practice load for Ruger LCPs, Glock 42, SIG P238s, and other compact pistols chambered for this convenient caliber.
PMC ammunition is made in South Korea by defense contractor Poongsan, which also serves the South Korean military. Poongsan is a large scale manufacturer that produces its own primers, propellant, and brass in-house to maintain strong quality control while keeping prices down. This combination of reliability and value has made the PMC brand quite popular among American shooters.
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Blazer 380 Auto 95 Grain FMJ - 1000 Rounds
$384.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Blazer Condition New Bullet Weight 95 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Aluminum Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU 3505 Primer Type Berdan Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10076683035056 Cost Per Round 38.5¢ per round Looking for an inexpensive but reliable practice load for your .380 ACP handgun? Try this 1,000 round case from CCI's Blazer series.
Each cartridge in this case fires a 95 grain total metal jacket bullet at 945 feet per second. TMJ bullets lack the exposed lead bases of FMJ bullets and are a particularly good choice for indoor shooting due to the relatively poor ventilation of many indoor ranges.
Blazer cartridges are loaded in Idaho using non-corrosive primers and aluminum casings. Although they are not reloadable, aluminum casings lack the magnetic properties of steel cases and can therefore be used in many places (once again, indoor ranges) that prohibit magnetic ammo.
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Armscor USA 380 Auto 95 Grain FMJ - 50 Rounds
$19.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Armscor Condition New Bullet Weight 95 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU 380ACPARMSUSA Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 812285020020 Cost Per Round 39.7¢ per round Load up your carry pistol with this affordable .380 ACP ammunition for more trigger time at the range. These reliable full metal jacket rounds produce a muzzle velocity of 920 feet per second and deliver normal .380 Auto ballistics and recoil. This is great training ammo for people who carry 95 grain defensive rounds, and is cheap enough to make an excellent plinking round!
This ammo is loaded by Armscor and uses non-corrosive Boxer primers. Armscor ammo is produced in both the US and the Philippines.
Grab all the shooting supplies you need at Widener's today!
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Winchester 380 Auto 95 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$209.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 95 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU Q4206 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 40020892201970 Cost Per Round 42¢ per round The .380 ACP can be a surprisingly feisty cartridge in compact carry handguns. This calls for some training--and training requires lots of ammo! Grab this case of 500 rounds from Winchester's economical yet dependable "white box" series.
Each cartridge in this case fires a 95 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 955 feet per second. These are typical specs for the .380 Auto and will produce external ballistics similar to those of many popular defensive loads.
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PMC 380 Auto 90 Grain FMJ - 50 Rounds
$21.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 90 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU 380A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 741569070065 Cost Per Round 43.7¢ per round This .380 ACP ammunition from PMC delivers cost-effective target shooting that will help you hone your skills and become more effective with your carry weapon should you ever have to use it in self-defense. Each cartridge in this box of 50 fires a 90 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 961 feet per second.
Like most .380 Auto cartridges, this ammo produces somewhat snappy recoil in subcompact carry pistols like the Ruger LCP, Bersa Thunder, Walther PP, and Glock 42. Grab a few of these 50 round boxes to master it!
PMC ammunition is loaded in South Korea using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Winchester 380 Auto 95 Grain FMJ – 50 Rounds
$23.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 95 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU Q4206 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892201972 Cost Per Round 47.7¢ per round This .380 ACP "white box" ammunition from Winchester offers quality range shooting for popular concealed carry pistols such as the Ruger LCP, Glock 42, SIG P238, and S&W M&P Bodyguard.
Each cartridge in this box of 50 fires a 95 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 955 feet per second, producing good short-range accuracy. While infamous for producing snappy recoil in compact pistols, the .380 Auto is not too hard to master with sufficient practice--something this dependable low-cost ammo can help you accomplish.
Winchester ammo is loaded in Oxford, Mississippi and uses reloadable brass cases and non-corrosive primers. -
Speer LE Gold Dot 380 Auto 90 Grain JHP – 1000 Rounds
$799.85
$579.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 90 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU 53606 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10076683536065 Cost Per Round 58¢ per round This .380 ACP ammunition from Speer's Gold Dot series is a formidable carry load for handguns such as the SIG P238, Glock 42, or Ruger LCP. Gold Dot bullets are made using a proprietary bonding process that keeps the core and jacket fused together for consistent stopping power against an assailant. Each projectile is carefully optimized depending on caliber and weight to provide the correct level of expansion and penetration.
Each cartridge in this case of 1,000 fires a 90 grain version of the Gold Dot at a muzzle velocity of 990 feet per second.
Speer Gold Dot ammo is loaded in Lewiston, Idaho using non-corrosive primers from CCI as well as durable nickel-plated brass cases. -
Speer LE Gold Dot 380 Auto 90 Grain JHP – 50 Rounds
$40.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 90 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU 53606 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 76683536068 Cost Per Round 81.7¢ per round Law enforcement officers and concealed carriers alike trust Speer Gold Dot ammunition to protect them in an emergency. Speer Gold Dot hollow points fire bonded core bullets that deliver reliable expansion and penetration tuned specifically to the individual load's caliber and projectile weight. They are designed to perform consistently with no risk of core-jacket separation.
Each round in this box of 50 fires a 90 grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 990 feet per second. This is a great carry load for a variety of popular carry handguns such as the Ruger LCP, SIG P238, and Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard.
Gold Dot ammunition is loaded at Speer's headquarters in Lewiston, Idaho using nickel-plated brass cases and non-corrosive primers. -
Hornady American Gunner 380 Auto 90 Grain XTP JHP – 250 Rounds
$224.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 90 Grain Bullet Type XTP Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 250 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU 90104 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255901044 Cost Per Round 89.9¢ per round Hornady developed such a high-quality jacketed hollow point that they had to go ahead and give it a proper name! This 380 ACP self-defense cartridge is armed with no less than the eXtreme Terminal Performance, which packs a surprising number of performance-enhancing features into a 90 grain package.
The XTP’s nonmagnetic gilding metal jacket is drawn rather than plated. That’s why it starts out thick at the base and gets progressively narrower the closer it gets to the nose cavity’s rim. The XTP’s jacket is divided into symmetrical sections by the serrations which surround its nose cavity. Its tapered, notched jacket enables the XTP to exhibit injurious terminal expansion even when it arrives at its target with relatively little momentum!
Hornady is famous for creating concentric jackets. That complements the XTP’s swaged lead core to promote exemplary accuracy. The XTP’s jacket also leaves no lead exposed at its tip. In addition to averting a poorly timed feeding jam, the XTP’s jacketed rim also protects the nose cavity until it can fill up with pressurized soft tissue and trigger terminal expansion.
Hornady loads premium brass cases, Boxer primers and propellant, subjects their ammo to exacting quality assurance protocol, and then packages it 25 rounds to a box, 10 boxes to a case. We ship it to you faster than anyone else in the business! -
Black Hills 380 Auto 90 Grain JHP – 500 Rounds
$474.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 90 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU D380N120 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710127962 Cost Per Round 95¢ per round Developed in 1908 by Colt, the 380 Auto is a great handgun round, used throughout both World Wars, and by civilians and law enforcement agencies all over the world. With its its small size and low recoil in full size firearms, this round is perfect for range training as well as concealed carry.
If you are looking for reliable and highly accurate ammo, Black Hills is the way to go. Headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, all of Black Hills ammunition is made in the USA.
Firing at 950 feet per second, these 90 grain, jacketed hollow point rounds are a great option for self defense. Each bullet is loaded into a fresh brass casing that comes boxer primed and is reloadable. With their low recoil and high diameter expansion these rounds will have no trouble stopping a threat.
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Hornady Critical Defense 380 Auto 90 Grain FTX - 250 Rounds
$264.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 90 Grain Bullet Type Flex-Tip-Technology (FTX) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 250 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU 90080 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255900801 Cost Per Round $1.06 per round Attention: Although this ammo typically features nickel-plated brass cases, supply chain issues have forced Hornady to temporarily load it with non-plated cases.
Hornady Critical Defense ammunition is just what you need to turn your .380 ACP handgun into a powerful tool for self-defense. Each cartridge in this case of 250 fires a 90 grain FTX jacketed hollow point bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1,000 feet per second.
The FTX bullet is a polymer tipped design that delivers high diameter expansion while protecting against clogging. Upon striking an assailant, the tip crushes into the expansion cavity and forces the bullet material outward for maximum terminal performance. A locking ring secures the core and jacket together to reduce separation risk.
This ammo is loaded in Grand Island, Nebraska and uses non-corrosive Boxer primers and brass cases. -
Hornady 380 ACP 90 Grain Critical Defense FTX - 25 Rounds
$27.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 90 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point (HP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 25 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU 90080 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255900804 Cost Per Round $1.11 per round Attention: Although this ammo typically features nickel-plated brass cases, supply chain issues have forced Hornady to temporarily load it with non-plated cases.
Hornady Critical Defense 380 ACP ammo is some of the most reliable, consistent, and functional carry defense load out there! The effective FTX bullet design provides superior controlled expansion, large wound cavities, and can penetrate through thick clothing, including leather. Hornady also uses clean burning propellants that reduce recoil in lightweight handguns and perform great under a variety of temperatures. This ammunition is loaded with Boxer-primed brass casings that are reloadable and non-corrosive.
"When lives are on the line, only the best will do." - Hornady. This saying couldn't be more true. Hornady strives and succeeds in delivering 100% reliability when it comes to personal defense ammo. Do yourself a favor, and buy a few boxes of this 380 ACP Critical Defense so that you are always prepared!
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Winchester Supreme Elite PDX1 380 Auto 95 Grain JHP – 200 Rounds
$299.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 95 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 380 Auto (ACP) Manufacturer SKU S380PDB Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892218659 Cost Per Round $1.5 per round This .380 ACP ammunition from Winchester's PDX1 series is designed to provide effective self defense when combined with concealed carry handguns such as the Glock 42, SIG P938, Walther PP, and Kel-Tec P-3AT.
Each cartridge in this case of 200 (ideal for training and carry) fires a 95 grain jacketed hollow point bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1,000 feet per second. The PDX1 JHP is a bonded core bullet that maintains a one piece structure as it expand into a six petal shape for maximum stopping power. The bullet's advanced design overcomes some of the past shortcomings of the .380 Auto and turns it into an effective and compact defensive caliber.
Winchester ammo is loaded in Oxford, Mississippi using non corrosive Boxer primers. PDX1 ammo uses nickel plated brass cases that provide smooth feeding and ejection. Additionally, the plating provides additional durability over long periods of time where the ammo is being carried but not used in a CCW weapon.
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