Lindcott Armory Compare / .25 NAA vs .380 ACP
Cartridge comparison
.25 NAA vs .380 ACP
.25 NAA is faster (1,450 vs 1,000 fps); .380 ACP carries more energy (220 vs 185 ft·lb); .25 NAA recoils less.
.25 NAA →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.380 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .25 NAA | .380 ACP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 2002 | 1908 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.251″ | 0.355″ |
| Case length | 0.745″ | 0.68″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,450 fps | 950–1,000 fps |
| Energy | 140–185 ft·lb | 190–220 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 23,000 psi | 21,500 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–3 ft·lb | 4–6.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .25 NAA faster than .380 ACP?
- .25 NAA is faster — up to 1,450 fps versus 1,000 fps.
- Does .25 NAA hit harder than .380 ACP?
- .380 ACP carries more muzzle energy (220 vs 185 ft·lb).