I recently bought bunch of 380ACP ammo, but it doesn't work in my M&P Shield 380 EZ, because the ammo (PMC and Herter's) has steel casing. Can anybody recommend a good revolver that might handle 380ACP ammo with steel casings? I figure the ammo might work better in a revolver, but it doesn't look like too many are available.

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I recently bought bunch of 380ACP ammo, but it doesn't work in my M&P Shield 380 EZ, because the ammo (PMC and Herter's) has steel casing.  Can anybody recommend a good revolver that might handle 380ACP ammo with steel casings? I figure the ammo might work better in a revolver, but it doesn't look  like too many are available.

Trin K. · Answer

Hi,
Honestly, you will have hard time finding anything (be it semi auto or revolver) that likes steel case 380ACP. Steel cases do not expand like brass cases do and there will be more carbon deposits from flow-back. It will make extraction harder, especially in an already tight chamber. Only gun I heard that likes steel case 380 is CZ83 (380 version). But don't take my word for it. If I were you, I would sell those ammo if possible. From my experience, Ruger LCPII, Glock, MP, Khar, etc do not like steel case 380 at all. I hope this helps.

Qwenton G. · Answer

Taurus and charter arms make a 380acp revolver..but they are not currently in stock

James G. · Answer

David, sory you had an issue with the ammunition. I would look into the Taurus .380 ACP UL Revolver  --  https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/taurus-380-revolver-review/365617

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