Taurus 380 IB
Taurus · Pistol · In Production · 2010
Also known as: M380 IB, 380 Mini
Overview
The Taurus 380 IB is a compact revolver chambered in .380 ACP, manufactured by Taurus since 2010.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 439 g (15.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 151 mm (5.94") |
| Barrel Length | 44 mm (1.73") |
| Height | 122 mm (4.80") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Only |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Trigger Pull | 49 N (11.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 270 m/s (886 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 213 J (157 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1400 m (1531 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Matte Black Oxide |
Calibers
- .380 ACP · primary — also known as .380 Auto, 9mm Browning Short, 9x17mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Taurus Security System
- Features: Hammerless, Moon Clips, Fixed Sights, Rubber Grips, Swing Out Cylinder, Transfer Bar Safety, Exposed Hammer
Production
Production years: 2010-present
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Notes
The .380 ACP chambering in a revolver is highly unusual, as this cartridge was designed for semi-automatic pistols. The shorter .380 ACP case allows for a more compact cylinder compared to traditional revolver calibers. Cartridges can be fired without moon clips but spent cases must be manually extracted one at a time. With moon clips, all five cases eject simultaneously.
Background
Taurus's revolver manufacturing expertise traces back to their acquisition of the Smith & Wesson factory in Brazil, giving them access to decades of refined revolver-building knowledge that continues to influence their designs today.