We’ll need to level the playing field as much as possible to get a better understanding of the differences with 380 vs 9mm. Having done such, the modern high-capacity 9mm defensive pistol we know today was born. John Moses Browning and Dieudonné Saive took the 9mm cartridge, squeezed 13 rounds into the magazine of the pistol. 9mm slowly gained acceptance, first as a round for submachine guns, then as a service pistol cartridge. Luger expanded the neck of the pre-existing 7.65 Luger round to take a 9mm diameter bullet, and the rest is history. The 9mm Luger round was designed by (you guessed it) George Luger. 380 ACP, such as the Beretta M1934 and Browning Model 1922 serving well into World War II. 380 ACP round (also known as 9mm Short or 9mm Kurz) quickly gained popularity, especially in Europe. 380 ACP as a variant of his 38 ACP round. 380 ACP and 9×19 for 9mm Luger), the two rounds do not share a common heritage. Two Different Roads, Similar Destinationsįirst, a brief history of the two cartridges. Let’s look at some of the things that separate. 380 ACP round is gaining new life as a defensive pistol cartridge.
Thanks to pocket pistols like the Ruger LCP and a host of larger-sized guns, the. In recent years, though, there has been a resurgence of interest in 9mm’s smaller cousin, the. However, despite its smaller size, modern bullet design has turned 9mm into an effective and reliable defensive pistol round. 45 ACP, which allows for more rounds to be carried in similarly-sized magazines. It is smaller than its two closest competitors. The 9mm Luger round is one of the most popular centerfire pistol cartridges in America today.
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