[CrappieLuck]

I always wonder why a .38 is a .380 on TV and in news papers.

Does that .000 added to the size make it more deadly?

Maybe the spontaneous appearance of 0’s is the “automatic” part.

[Myrddin]

The semi-auto pistol round is a .380. In general, .38 refers to the revolver cartridge with a .357 bullet and sold as the 38 Special or 38SPL. The .380 cartridge head spaces on the case mouth and uses a .354 bullet (9mm). It is sometimes call the 9mm Kurz (short). The .380 bullet weight is typically in the range of 95 gr to 110 gr. The 9mm is usually fitted with 115 gr to 127 gr bullets. The 38SPL bullet weights range from 125 gt to 158 gr. When the .357 bullet is loaded on the .357 magnum brass, the weight typically ranges from 125 gr to 180 gr.

[Cobra64]

I always wonder why a .38 is a .380 on TV and in news papers.

Does that .000 added to the size make it more deadly?

Maybe the spontaneous appearance of 0’s is the “automatic” part.

Maybe this will clarify:

Left to Right:

.38 Special = .357" diameter

9mm = .355" diameter

.380 ACP = .356" diameter

[Shooter 2.5]

In this case the reporter was correct but here on FR you will read some posts that add a zero in front of the decimal point.

I don’t know why they do that any more than adding the “long” for .45 Colt as if that designated some sort of magnum status to the cartridge.

We’re getting a lot of new gun owners on FR. It’s going to take a lot of time and patience on both sides.