.380 ACP Ammunition

John Browning designed the .380 Automatic Colt Pistol in 1908 and it has remained a popular self-defense option for more than a century. It is sometimes called the .380 Auto or the 9 mm Browning. This cartridge was used by German officers during World War II and it was also a favorite of Italian forces in the Beretta M1934. However, it did not have the necessary power for penetration during combat and was primarily looked at as a personal defense round.