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Caliber is a measurement for the bullet (projectile) in thousandths of an inch, or mm.(metric). 380 thousandths or.380. For a 2 digit # add a 0. Example 44=.440 & 22=.220. 7, 8, 9, 10, 5.5, 7.62, those are metric. Both liked the 380 it was also called the 9mm kurz? or 9mm short since it is very close to a 9mm but has a shorter casing.
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What does .38 caliber mean?
Caliber is the diameter of the bore of a firearm. It's expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch, as in .45 caliber or .380 caliber. Curiously, the actual diameter of a .38 caliber slug is 0.357 inch.
Can you shoot a 380 caliber bullet in another gun?
Let's start by using the right term- I think you mean a .380 cartridge- many guns use .380 caliber BULLETS.In general, NO. Unlike .22 shorts and long rifles, rimless cases do not interchange. It may be possible to get a .380 cartridge to fire in another gun- but not safely. Use ammo that is the caliber marked on the gun.
What is a colt 380 mustang black stallion?
It is a .380 ACP caliber handgun produced by Colt Arms. It is a .380 ACP caliber handgun produced by Colt Arms.
How far 380 caliber bullet can travel?
how far does 380 bullet travel
Does a 380 caliber click when jammed?
Not always.
What caliber is a walther ppk?
.380 or 32
What is difference between 380 caliber and 38 caliber?
One would think that .380 ACP and .38 Special would be the same size--namely 38-hundredths of an inch. But there can be some flexibility in stated caliber and actual caliber. Long story short, .380 ACP is the same diameter as a 9mm, roughly .355 caliber. .38 Special is basically .357 caliber.
A 380 is what caliber?
Well, it's a .38 caliber, but the actual measurement is .355 of an inch.
Can you fire a 9mm luger in a 380?
No, the calibers and chamberings are completely different. It is not safe to attempt to fire any caliber of ammunition in a gun, other than what is stated on the barrel. actually the 380 caliber is almost equal to the 9mm. the 380 caliber is often refered to as a 9mm short. the difference is the 9mm case is slightly bigger then the 380 case and the 380 bullet might be a little lighter.......................
What is the range of a 380 caliber?
Couple of hundred meters
In millimeters how big is a 380 caliber bullet?
9
Can a 380 caliber clip be used in a 9 mm handgun?
No. Generally speaking, you can only use the correct caliber magazine for any given handgun, and .380 and 9mm are not interchangeable.
