What is a 38 Super good for?

The . 38 Super was introduced in the 1911 handgun in 1929 to arm peace officers with a hard-hitting handgun that offered good penetration against the new breed of mechanized thug. The caliber saw extensive use in the hands of the FBI and figured into the demise of dangerous fugitives such as Baby Face Nelson.

Is a Colt 38 Super A 1911?

38 Super, this firearm is a pure and simple 1911 designed for you to make it your own.

Which is better 9mm or 38 Super?

9mm vs. . The 9mm velocities from the 3.1-inch SCCY barrel ran 977, 994, 979, 993 and 1,020 feet per second for an average velocity of 992 feet per second and 251 foot-pounds at the muzzle. 38 Super has the ballistic edge in terms of velocity and energy over the 9mm, even when fired from short-barreled handguns.

Is 38 Super the same as 38 auto?

38 Super Auto +P, or 9×23mmSR, is a pistol cartridge that fires a 0.356-inch-diameter (9.04 mm) bullet. It was introduced in the late 1920s as a higher pressure loading of the . 38 ACP, also known as . 38 Super pushes the same 130-grain (8.4 g) bullet at 1,280 ft/s (390.1 m/s).

Is a 38 Super more powerful than a 357 magnum?

38 Super holds four more rounds than a six shooter (9-round mags, plus the chamber). 38 Super, the . 357 magnum could lob a bullet at 1300 fps. Only it could do that with 180 grains instead of just 130.

Can 38 Super be fired in a 38 Special?

38 Super… As to the original question, yes, Winchester . 38 Super will fit, fire and eject in many . 38 Special revolvers.

Can You use.38 Super + P in a colt?

All modern .38 Super ammunition is labeled “.38 Super +P” to prevent its use in pistols chambered for .38 Automatic. These older guns will not withstand the .38 Super’s higher pressures. Do not use .38 Super +P loads in guns chambered for .38 Colt Automatic.

What’s the difference between.38 and.38 Super ammo?

The new high-capacity 9mm pistols from Glock, Sig, Beretta, and S&W left .38 Super in the dust as civilians and law enforcement alike again overlooked the more obscure cartridge. Modern .38 Super ammo is always marked with a +P to further distinguish it from the original .38 ACP on which it is based.

Which is better A.38 Super or a.45 ACP?

For an auto-pistol cartridge, the velocity is high, and the recoil is noticeably less than you’ll feel from a .40 S&W or a .45 ACP. From an external ballistics standpoint, the Super might not be the equivalent of a big-block V8 but is, for sure, a supercharged small block.

Is the.45 Colt still a good round?

The .45 Colt, or .45 Long Colt, is still an excellent round. It is accurate and hits with authority. After WW2, it waned and almost dropped from sight, but TV shows during the 1950s and 60s romanticized the 19 th century West and the .45 Peacemaker which rekindled an interest in both gun and cartridge.