IMO the statistics we always read about 380 effectiveness are missing a very important equation.
Most people that shoot 9, 40 and 45 practice a lot more than the average 380 shooter does which means on average the 9, 40 and 45 shooters are probably going to have better shot placement and that equation is never considered in caliber effectiveness.
Another fact to consider is that most 9, 40 45 shooters are using longer barreled pistols than the average 380 shooter.
IMO if a 380 round follows the same path as a 9mm round and the 380 round is one that will reach vitals it will probably be at least 95% as effective as a 9mm round.
Most people that shoot 9, 40 and 45 practice a lot more than the average 380 shooter does which means on average the 9, 40 and 45 shooters are probably going to have better shot placement and that equation is never considered in caliber effectiveness.
Another fact to consider is that most 9, 40 45 shooters are using longer barreled pistols than the average 380 shooter.
IMO if a 380 round follows the same path as a 9mm round and the 380 round is one that will reach vitals it will probably be at least 95% as effective as a 9mm round.