.380 ammo.....why is it so expensive?

[2000silverz28]

I've been looking at pocket guns and I really like the kel-tec p3at but I noticed that .380 ammo is expensive compared to the 9mm. Anybody know why? I am just curious.

[Rightwinger]

Not as massed produced as the 9mm. Its popularity is rising and you would think that would lower the price but it will be hard to see in the mass of ALL ammo prices going up.

[Farman]

I use these Magtechs from A1AMMO. Never had a problem.

http://www.a1ammo.com/products/magtech-ammunition/380a/

[Guest jackdog]

With a .380 I would suggest ball ammo( better penetration) or stagger loading Ball jhp ball etc. For jhp I like spear they got a lot better penetration than Magtech in wet phone book test I ran. But ball ammo still has superior penetration in .380.

[enfield]

All ammo (except .22 rimfire) is expensive compared to 9 mm.

[frankmako]

i have seen 380 ammo priced the same as 38sp ammo. but you are correct it is high.