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Old June 22, 2018, 01:06 PM   #55
Aguila Blanca
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Originally Posted by TailGator
I don't have experience with moon clips, but I can tell you that 9 mm and .380ACP require different shell holders when reloading. Because of that, I have doubts that moon clips would work properly.
cjwils didn't stipulate "9mm" moon clips.

The answer is that it could be done, but the results would be disappointing. As has already been discussed at length, the .380 ACP case has a smaller outside dimension than the 9mm Parabellum. It would fire in a 9mm revolver (or even a .38 Special or .357 Magnum) if held in an appropriately-sized moon clip, but the smaller case would mean lots of blow-by, reduced velocity, and bulged brass that would not be reloadable.

Can it be done? Yes.

Should it be done? Probably not.
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