.38 Super
1929 · Colt · 6 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .38 Super Auto, .38 Super +P
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 9.04 mm (0.356") |
| Neck Diameter | 9.35 mm (0.368") |
| Base Diameter | 9.65 mm (0.380") |
| Case Length | 22.86 mm (0.900") |
| Overall Length | 32.51 mm (1.280") |
| Max Pressure | 241 MPa (36,500 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 8.1 g (125 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 390 m/s (1280 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 616 J (454 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Small Pistol |
| Cartridge Type | Semi-Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1929 |
Firearms chambered in .38 Super
- Colt .38 Super Model O — Colt's Manufacturing · Pistol
- Dan Wesson Firearms Pointman 38 — Dan Wesson Firearms · Pistol
- EAA Witness Gold Team — European American Armory · Pistol
- Ingram Model 6 — Police Ordnance Company · Submachine Gun · 1949
- Metro Arms SPS Vista Long — Metro Arms Corporation · Pistol
- USFA Super 38 — United States Fire Arms Manufacturing · Pistol