JCN tests P365-380

[JCN]

Comes into the LGS today and I think I might have time to do some testing this afternoon.

Planning on LabRadar chrono compared to G42 and Kimber Micro 380.

I’m also planning on seeing what parts fit in the 9mm slide and vice versa.

I would also like to compare it to subminor FMJ 9mm because if people carry ball ammo in 380 it’s probably reasonable to compare it to weak 9mm ball ammo as well.

If there are specific things people would like to see, let me know this morning so I can do it this afternoon.

LGS has a Kahr P380 on consignment that I’m tempted to pick up for comparison sake.

[peterb]

Thanks for doing this! I think comparison with any lower-recoil 9mm would be interesting: Standard 147, factory “gamer” loads like Syntech 150 or Ely Minor, etc.

[Polecat]

Can’t wait, you enabler you!

[Jim Watson]

I would also like to compare it to subminor FMJ 9mm because if people carry ball ammo in 380 it’s probably reasonable to compare it to weak 9mm ball ammo as well.

I load subminor 9mm to shoot my Glock 43 in GSSF Pocket Division.

I can see a case for 9mm Lite in a pocket pistol. But does it need to be ball? Might an ammo company with a R&D shop get out a f 110 bullet with a good compromise between penetration and expansion? There are several .380s that did for Luckygunner.

[octagon]

I'm curious how the slide or other parts compare between 380 and 9mm versions specifically if the 380 slide works on 9mm gun with 9mm mags and if it would/will run. Also interested in the mag spacer or differences. Are all parts interchangeable ?

For shooting comparing light lower velocity 9mm to heavier full power 380 and then normal 9mm in how the differences are in comparison.

Thanks for sharing.

[JCN]

I'm curious how the slide or other parts compare between 380 and 9mm versions specifically if the 380 slide works on 9mm gun with 9mm mags and if it would/will run. Also interested in the mag spacer or differences. Are all parts interchangeable ?

For shooting comparing light lower velocity 9mm to heavier full power 380 and then normal 9mm in how the differences are in comparison.

Thanks for sharing.

I’m also very interested if I can put the 380 barrel in my 9mm SAS slide.

Or put a 9mm barrel into the 380 lighter slide and have a lighter pocket / carry 9mm.

I suspect putting 380 in 9mm mags would work like shooting 40SW out of a Glock 20.

But I’ll test.

[JCN]

It is so light that it feels like their pellet gun.

[1Rangemaster]

@JCN-
Sir, you are certainly a better competitive shot than I am. You are also admirably curious and inventive.

BUT, PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN SWITCHING PARTS AROUND. The .380 is very different in pressure than a 9x19mm- the 9mm operates at a distinctly higher pressure. That’s why .380s are typically smaller and lighter.

I appreciate your passion for shooting; don’t let that hurt you.

[JCN]

Lightening cuts on slide.

9mm barrel doesn’t fit because OD and breech face differences probably to prevent inadvertently mixing the two.

@YVK the recoil spring does work in the 9mm and would be a good option for compensated 9mm.

[JCN]

Very mild shooting!

380 loads fine using the 9mm mags no spacer (probably was done so people don’t put 9mm in 380 mags by accident).

In comparison same 380 ammo shot through a 9mm SAS: