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Overview 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 38 Super has more 38 Super is battle-proven, popular among target shooters and concealed carriers, easy-to-find ammo and guns 38 Super's higher 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.)
  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"
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