Lindcott Armory Compare / .30 Super Carry vs .380 ACP
Cartridge comparison
.30 Super Carry vs .380 ACP
.30 Super Carry is faster (1,350 vs 1,000 fps); .30 Super Carry carries more energy (415 vs 220 ft·lb); .30 Super Carry recoils less.
.30 Super Carry →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.380 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .30 Super Carry | .380 ACP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 2022 | 1908 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.312″ | 0.355″ |
| Case length | 0.827″ | 0.68″ |
| Velocity | 1,150–1,350 fps | 950–1,000 fps |
| Energy | 294–415 ft·lb | 190–220 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 21,500 psi |
| Recoil | 3–5 ft·lb | 4–6.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .30 Super Carry faster than .380 ACP?
- .30 Super Carry is faster — up to 1,350 fps versus 1,000 fps.
- Does .30 Super Carry hit harder than .380 ACP?
- .30 Super Carry carries more muzzle energy (415 vs 220 ft·lb).