Question 1

How much does .380 ACP FMJ cost?

Accepted Answer

.380 ACP FMJ runs $0.25–0.40/rd for brass-cased loads from Federal, Blazer, and Magtech. It costs more per round than 9mm despite being a smaller cartridge due to lower production volume. 95gr FMJ is the standard range weight.

Question 2

Can I use 9mm ammo in a .380 pistol?

Accepted Answer

No. 9mm Luger and .380 ACP are different cartridges despite sharing the same bullet diameter (.355 inches). 9mm is longer and loaded to much higher pressure. They are not interchangeable and attempting to fire 9mm in a .380 is dangerous.

Question 3

Why is .380 ammo more expensive than 9mm?

Accepted Answer

.380 ACP costs more than 9mm ($0.25–0.40/rd vs $0.17–0.25/rd) despite being a smaller cartridge because 9mm has vastly higher global production volume. The market for .380 is a fraction of 9mm, so manufacturers cannot achieve the same economies of scale.

Product Line	Grain	Count	Typical CPR
Blazer Brass .380	95gr	50	$0.22–0.30
Federal American Eagle .380	95gr	50	$0.22–0.32
Winchester White Box .380	95gr	50	$0.24–0.32

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