Lindcott Armory Compare / .32 ACP vs .380 ACP
Cartridge comparison
.32 ACP vs .380 ACP
.32 ACP is faster (1,050 vs 1,000 fps); .380 ACP carries more energy (220 vs 160 ft·lb); .32 ACP recoils less.
.32 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.380 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .32 ACP | .380 ACP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1908 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.312″ | 0.355″ |
| Case length | 0.68″ | 0.68″ |
| Velocity | 900–1,050 fps | 950–1,000 fps |
| Energy | 120–160 ft·lb | 190–220 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 20,500 psi | 21,500 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb | 4–6.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 25 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .32 ACP faster than .380 ACP?
- .32 ACP is faster — up to 1,050 fps versus 1,000 fps.
- Does .32 ACP hit harder than .380 ACP?
- .380 ACP carries more muzzle energy (220 vs 160 ft·lb).