The .380 pocket gun craze (that started in 2008) created a demand that has exceeded production for several years now.
Things were just starting to recover a year or so ago when Glock introduced their .380 pistol. That caused another spike in demand and the price went up and availability went down.
I've noticed that availability is starting to rebound but prices remain high; $17 a box for FMJ is a "good buy" these days.
I'm still shooting some I bought for $237 a thousand but they're dwindling fast.
I'm a notorious ammo hoarder but I gotta admit, if you've got use for a thousand 380's, you've got me trumped. That is hardcore.
