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Cartridge comparison

.380 ACP vs 9x18mm Makarov

.380 ACP and 9x18mm Makarov are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.380 ACP9x18mm Makarov
TypePistolPistol
Introduced19081951
Bullet diameter0.355″0.365″
Case length0.6799″0.7126″
Max pressure21,500 psi23,200 psi
Recoil4–6.5 ft·lb3–5 ft·lb
Effective range25 yd50 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .380 ACP and 9x18mm Makarov trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare