38 Super Ammo For Sale
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PMC Bronze 38 Super +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$509.9932 In stock now
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Magtech 38 Super Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$26.0061 In stock now
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PMC 38 Super Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$28.0084 In stock now
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History of 38 Super Ammo
Colt released the .38 Super Automatic cartridge in 1929 as a hotter and heavier load than the .38 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP), which it was modeled after. The 38 Super ammunition is loaded with more powder, making it a significantly more powerful round than the .38 Auto. The original 38 ACP round had the 130 gr cartridge traveling at a velocity of 1,050 feet per second (fps). Under the higher pressure and loaded with more powder, the .38 Super Auto pushes that same 130 gr projectile to a velocity of 1,280 fps.
For a brief period, the .38 Automatic was the most powerful automatic pistol cartridge in the country. It was also one of the first munitions to use velocity instead of bullet size to achieveperformance results (a common occurrence with modern ballistic technology, hence the popularity of the 9mm and .380 ACP).
How Does The 38 Super Compare to Other Calibers?
| Caliber | Recoil | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 ACP | More | Battle-proven, popular among target shooters and concealed carriers, easy-to-find ammo and guns | More recoil makes it more challenging to remain accurate and slows your follow-up shot rate |
38 Super Ballistics: Chart of Average 38 Super Ballistics
Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.
| 38 Super Bullet WEIGHT | Muzzle VELOCITY (fps) | Muzzle ENERGY (ft. lbs.) | Mid-Range TRAJECTORY (in.) | Barrel Length (in.) | |||||
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| Muzzle | 50 yds. | 100 yds. | Muzzle | 50 yds. | 100 yds. | 50 yds. | 100 yds. | ||
| 115 Grain +P | 1130 | 1016 | 938 | 326 | 264 | 225 | 1 | -9.5 | n/a |
| 115 Grain +P | 1300 | 1145 | 1040 | 430 | 335 | 275 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 5" |
| 125 Grain +P | 1215 | 1100 | 1015 | 425 | 350 | 300 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 5" |
| 130 Grain +P | 1215 | 1100 | 1015 | 425 | 350 | 300 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 5" |
| 147 Grain +P | 1100 | 1050 | 1000 | 395 | 355 | 325 | 0.9 | 4 | 5" |
Customer Reviews
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Shadow 2 said:
I have a Witness 38 Super. Eaa recommends you should not use +P ammo in this weapon.I use Fiocchi 129gr FMJ or Armscor 125gr FMJ. I fired 400rds of each,so far no problem.I like this ammo and I will keep on using it.As for Ammo Net,this is a great place to shop.There prices are fair and there service is great and fast.The people there care about what you want and need.After you order,they will contact you to make sure everything went well.What more could you ask for.Thanks Ammo Net.
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spike said:
Great ammo no problems shoot
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jstraw said:
Excellent availability in the tight ammo market. Thanks. For 38 Super the Fiocchi is as good as it gets for regular target shooting.
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Bikeboy said:
Will reorder.