Lindcott Armory Compare / .380 ACP vs 9mm Ultra
Cartridge comparison
.380 ACP vs 9mm Ultra
9mm Ultra is faster (1,066 vs 1,000 fps); 9mm Ultra carries more energy (272 vs 220 ft·lb); 9mm Ultra recoils less.
.380 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9mm Ultra →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .380 ACP | 9mm Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1908 | 1936 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.355″ | 0.355″ |
| Case length | 0.68″ | 0.703″ |
| Velocity | 950–1,000 fps | 1,020–1,066 fps |
| Energy | 190–220 ft·lb | 231–272 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 21,500 psi | 26,107 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6.5 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 25 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .380 ACP faster than 9mm Ultra?
- 9mm Ultra is faster — up to 1,066 fps versus 1,000 fps.
- Does .380 ACP hit harder than 9mm Ultra?
- 9mm Ultra carries more muzzle energy (272 vs 220 ft·lb).