What is a 38 Super pistol?
What is a 38 Super pistol?
To summarize, the .38 Super gives shooters an extra shot or two and more control. You don’t even need to be a competitive shooter to see the advantage there.
Why are we even talking about the 38 Super?
The .38 Super is an easy round to reload and the brass for it lasts a really long time which makes it more affordable in the long run. If it isn’t very popular and can be hard to find guns and ammo for, then why are we even talking about the .38 Super? A few reasons.
Can you use a compensator on a 38 Super?
The .38 Super could be loaded with a bullet as light as 115 grains. Use of compensators in competition is limited to the Open Division in IPSC and USPSA. The other divisions there do not permit their use, and the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) does not permit them at all.
What is the pressure limit for a 38 Super +P?
The SAAMI pressure limit for the .38 ACP or .38 Auto is set at 26,500 psi (182.72 MPa), piezo pressure. The SAAMI pressure limit for the .38 Super +P is set at 36,500 psi (), piezo pressure. The C.I.P. and SAAMI specified .38 Super (+P) has a semi-rimmed cartridge case.
What happened to the Colt 38 Super?
The .38 Super was a sensation, noted for its high velocity of 1300 fps and nine fast shots. Colt upped the power of the cartridge but used the same length cartridge case and chambered the .38 Super in the 1911 when it dropped production of the .38 ACP pistols. At the time, you had to know not to fire a .38 Super in older Colt 1903 pistols.
What is the bullet speed of a 38 ACP?
The .38 ACP fired a 130-grain bullet at 1,100 fps. The .38 Super was a sensation, noted for its high velocity of 1300 fps and nine fast shots. Colt upped the power of the cartridge but used the same length cartridge case and chambered the .38 Super in the 1911 when it dropped production of the .38 ACP pistols.
Can a 38 Super be used for long range shooting?
Long-range practical shooting is possible with the 1911/.38 Super format. Rock Island Armory offers a GI type 1911 chambered in .38 Super. The pistol is well finished, offers a smooth trigger compression at 5.5 pounds, and the safety is well fitted.
