Top 5 Most Popular Calibers for Handguns

By Jacki Billings

The proliferation of handguns birthed a bevy of handgun calibers to compliment the hand-sized firearms. From rounds designed for revolvers to cartridges that work for home defense or hunting, the list of handgun calibers is nearly endless; however, a handful of calibers stand out above the rest as the most popular handgun calibers. Guns.com consulted Ammunition To Go to get the low-down on which handgun calibers are crowd favorites.
5) .380 ACP
The Ruger LCP is the quintessential .380 ACP pocket pistol.
The offspring of John Moses Browning, the .380 ACP round has been a popular cartridge for self-defense since its debut in the early 1900s. Introduced by Colt in 1908 in their Colt Model 1908 hammerless pistol, the .380 Automatic Colt Pistol cartridge, or ACP, delivered less recoil making it a manageable round to shoot. Perfect for pocket pistol carry like with the Ruger LCP or Sig Sauer P238, the .380 ACP remains one of the most popular rounds for those seeking a smaller pistol/round combo as a backup gun or concealed carry option.
4) .38 Special
The Smith & Wesson 642 sports .38 Special as its ammo of choice.
The .38 Special comes courtesy of firearms powerhouse Smith & Wesson. Developed in 1899 as an

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