380 ACP Ammo
Shop in-stock .380 ACP ammunition in bulk with next-business-day shipping. FMJ range ammo and JHP carry loads like Federal HST, Speer Gold Dot, and Hornady Critical Defense from Federal, PMC, Remington, Black Hills, and more. Read more about .380 ACP ammo.
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380 Auto – 95 gr. FMJ – Federal American Eagle (AE380AP) – 1000 Rounds
$349.00$0.35 per round Add to cart -
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380 Auto – 95 gr FMJ – Remington Mega-Pack (L380APA – 23721) – 1000 Rounds
$399.00$0.40 per round Add to cart -
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380 Auto – 90 gr FTX – Hornady Critical Defense (90080) – 250 Rounds
$279.00$1.12 per round Add to cart -
380 Auto – 90 gr. JHP – Federal Hydra-Shok (PD380HS1 H) – 200 Rounds
$244.00$1.22 per round Add to cart
Overview of .380 ACP Ammo
.380 ACP, also called .380 Auto or 9mm Kurz, is the go-to cartridge for pocket pistols and micro-compact carry guns. It fires a .355-inch bullet, the same diameter as 9mm, usually 85 to 100 grains, at around 900 to 1,000 fps. The shorter case and lower pressure let it run in very small, light pistols like the Ruger LCP, Smith & Wesson Bodyguard, and Glock 42, with less recoil than 9mm.
For carry, .380 ACP works best with quality hollow points designed to expand at its lower velocity. If your pistol can handle it, 9mm ammo offers more energy, while 30 Super Carry is a newer option for compact pistols.
.380 ACP Brands We Carry
- Federal .380 ACP Ammo: American Eagle 95gr FMJ for range training, plus HST, Hydra-Shok, and Punch JHP for carry.
- PMC .380 ACP Ammo: Bronze 90gr FMJ in 1,000-round cases and 900-round Battle Packs.
- Speer .380 ACP Ammo: Gold Dot 90gr JHP, a trusted law enforcement backup gun load.
- Hornady .380 ACP Ammo: Critical Defense 90gr FTX, built to expand reliably from short barrels.
- Remington .380 ACP Ammo: 95gr FMJ Mega-Packs and 88gr JHP.
- Black Hills .380 ACP Ammo: 100gr FMJ and 90gr JHP loaded in Sturgis, South Dakota.
- Winchester .380 ACP Ammo: USA White Box 95gr FMJ.
- Fiocchi .380 ACP Ammo: 90gr JHP in 1,000-round cases.
- PPU .380 ACP Ammo: 94gr FMJ at a value price.
Best .380 ACP Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
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| Range / High-Volume Training | PMC Bronze 90gr FMJ, 1,000 Rounds | Federal American Eagle 95gr FMJ, Blazer Brass 95gr FMJ |
| Concealed Carry | Federal HST 99gr JHP | Speer Gold Dot 90gr JHP, Hornady Critical Defense 90gr FTX |
| Pocket Pistol / Short Barrel | Hornady Critical Defense 90gr FTX | Federal Punch 85gr JHP, SIG V-Crown 90gr JHP |
| Bulk Defensive Ammo | Speer Gold Dot 90gr JHP, 1,000 Rounds | Fiocchi 90gr JHP, Remington Golden Saber 102gr |
| Practice That Matches Carry Ammo | Black Hills 100gr FMJ | Federal American Eagle 95gr FMJ |
Why Buy .380 ACP Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Bulk pricing on carry ammo, too. HST and Gold Dot in 1,000-round cases cost far less per round than 20 or 25-round retail boxes.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .380 ACP good for self-defense?
Yes, with quality hollow points and good shot placement. Modern loads like Federal HST, Speer Gold Dot, and Hornady Critical Defense are designed to expand at .380 velocities. It carries less energy than 9mm, but its main advantage is that it fits in small pistols people actually carry every day.
Is .380 ACP the same as 9mm?
No. Both use a .355-inch bullet, but .380 ACP has a shorter 17mm case and runs at lower pressure than 9mm Luger, which uses a 19mm case. They are not interchangeable. Only fire .380 ACP in a pistol chambered for .380 ACP.
What is the difference between .380 ACP and .380 Auto?
There is no difference. .380 ACP, .380 Auto, 9mm Kurz, 9mm Short, and 9x17mm are all names for the same cartridge. Ammunition labeled any of these ways will fire in any pistol chambered for .380 ACP.
More About .380 ACP Ammo
John Moses Browning designed .380 ACP in 1908 for the Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless, and FN introduced it in Europe as the 9mm Browning Short. Its blowback-friendly pressure made it a popular police and military sidearm cartridge in Europe for decades, chambered in pistols like the Walther PPK and Beretta 84.
In the United States, .380 ACP took off with the concealed carry boom of the 2000s, when ultra-compact pistols like the Ruger LCP and Kel-Tec P3AT made it easy to carry a gun in a pocket. Better hollow point designs have since closed much of the performance gap, and the cartridge remains one of the most popular choices for deep concealment and backup guns.
Because pocket pistols can be sensitive to ammunition, run a few hundred rounds of your chosen carry load and a matching FMJ practice load through your pistol before you rely on it.
Related reading: 9mm vs. .380: Which Is Right for You?