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I was told that a 9 mil bullet can be shot out of a 380 just need be sure that was correct — 6 Answers

by David Alexander, from TX, United States Asked on August 12, 2021

Name Winchester Silvertip 9 mm Luger 115 grain Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammunition (4.9)
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Answered by Brandon B, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 24, 2021

From what I understand, you CANNOT shot a 9mm out of a .380

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Answered by Larry, guest, from FL, United States, on January 12, 2022

It may be acceptable to fire a 9mm from a .380 weapon, and seriously injured your attacker. The trick is to chamber the cartridge, give it to your attacker and move away to a safe distance. If you are able to get him to fire at you, both the weapon and your attacker will likely be seriously disabled.

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Answered by Taunka, member, from AZ, United States, on January 10, 2023

no you cannot safely fire a 9mm out of a .380.

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Answered by Charles, member, from KY, United States, on February 28, 2022

Yes, provided the chamber is drilled for a 9mm X 19MM.

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Answered by Charles, member, from KY, United States, on February 28, 2022

all Barrels of firearms are marked with the correct caliber. I know of no firearm that allows a larger caliber to be fired out of it for any length of time.

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Answered by UNC, guest, from MI, United States, on February 25, 2022

You can't shoot a 9mm out of a 380..Because for the most part The gun your shooting it out of is designed with the minimum standard for 380 Only..You risk spitting your barrel from to much energy...HOWEVER in most situations You can drop 380 into a 9mm gun and fire it..it will handle the round..But you will suffer from extraction problems..But it a 9 will take a 380...Not the other way around though SAFELY..hope this helps..�

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