.38 vs .380 -- differences?

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The BRITISH had a 380 revolver, it was a 38 caliber 200gr. bullet

The 38-200. Which if memory serves was basically the .38 S&W or .38 super police.

.38 S&W - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Some of the pre model 10 victory revolvers were chambered in .38S&W. Not a historian but basically my understanding was that these were "lend/lease" and built for foreign allies. The 38-200 used the heavier 200 grain bullet.

 

[Effingham]

Suddenly, I'm kinda glad for this stupid question.

 

[SSGSAD]

Suddenly, I'm kinda glad for this stupid question.

Also, the .38, comes in +p, which, means more velocity, and MORE POWER ..... don't use this round in OLD revolvers.....

 

[slow1911s]

and the afore mentioned .38ACP (The "real" name of the .380 cartridge)... "Automatic Colt Pistol". -Developed mainly by John Moses Browning & Colt for their firearms.

Hang on...

The .38 ACP (pre-cursor to the .38 Super) is not the same thing as a .380.

The .380 (or .380 Auto) is rimless, straight-walled cartridge with an OAL of 0.980"

The .38 ACP (and the newer .38 Super) is a semi-rimmed, straight-walled cartridge with an OAL of 1.280"