.380 ACP vs 9mm - Price, Recoil & Ballistics Compared

Side-by-side price comparison with live market data

Looking for a deep dive? Read our full .380 ACP vs 9mm comparison guide with ballistics, capacity, recoil, and use-case analysis.

Current Prices

Metric.380 ACP9mm
Lowest Price$0.265/rd$0.145/rd
Midpoint (per product)$0.800/rd$0.670/rd
Range / practice midpoint$0.384/rd$0.312/rd
Defensive / premium midpoint$1.00/rd$0.998/rd
Highest Price$2.20/rd$2.56/rd
Products Tracked225756
Retailers1820

Prices reflect 30-day observed in-stock data across tracked online retailers. Updated daily.

.380 ACP

Observed 30-day price distribution

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .380 ACP ammo prices ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: 0.800, lowest: 0.265, highest: 2.200, sample size: 5928.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: 0.265.

Prices last updated October 6, 2026 · 225 listings tracked across 18 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.

9mm

Observed 30-day price distribution

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for 9mm ammo prices ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: 0.670, lowest: 0.145, highest: 2.560, sample size: 19241.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: 0.145.

Prices last updated October 6, 2026 · 756 listings tracked across 20 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is .380 ACP or 9mm cheaper?
.380 ACP currently starts at $0.26/rd (per-product midpoint $0.80/rd). 9mm starts at $0.14/rd (per-product midpoint $0.67/rd). Prices are observed across tracked online retailers and updated daily.
Should I choose .380 ACP or 9mm?
The choice between .380 ACP and 9mm depends on your firearm, intended use, and budget. IronScout provides pricing and availability data to help inform your decision — not recommendations. Compare current prices for both calibers on IronScout.

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