38 Super Ammo
Introduced in 1929 by Colt as an alternative chambering for the 1911 pistol, the .38 Super has evolved from an armor-penetrating fighting cartridge used by Prohibition-era FBI agents and gangsters to a competitive powerhouse used in IPSC and USPSA "racegun" matches.
.38 Super ammo is sometimes downloaded to 9mm levels for target shooting. These loads are good for high-volume practice, as full-power .38 Super loads are just as tiring to shoot as .45 ACP ones. Ammunition that seeks to take better advantage of the cartridge's potential usually fires a medium weight bullet in the 130 grain range at a velocity of around 1,300-1,400 feet per second. This combination is particularly good with jacketed hollow points, delivering strong, balanced penetration and expansion.
Most .38 Super handguns are 1911 derivatives, though the EAA Witness and SIG P220 offer interesting alternatives. These pistols all make great self-defense firearms provided they can be concealed effectively; self-defense ammo is available from a variety of manufacturers including Winchester, Corbon, and Buffalo Bore. You can find our in-stock 38 Super ammo line-up for sale below.
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Magtech 38 Super +P 130 Grain FMJ - 50 Rounds
$25.85Manufacturer Magtech Condition New Bullet Weight 130 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 38 Super Manufacturer SKU 38S Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 754908184712 Cost Per Round 51.7¢ per round This .38 Super ammunition from Magtech is a great choice for high volume shooting. Each cartridge in this box of 50 fires a 130 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1,215 feet per second. In heavy pistols usually used for the .38 Super like the 1911 or EAA Witness, this loading produces relatively low felt recoil. As with all .38 Super loads, this ammo is marked +P. Any firearm chambered for .38 Super is designed to fire ".38 Super +P" ammo.
Magtech ammo is loaded in Ribeirao Pires, Brazil (near Sao Paulo) and uses non-corrosive Boxer primers and brass cases. CBC, the manufacturers of Magtech ammo, produces its own primers, cases, and propellant for better quality control.
The .38 Super cartridge is a particular favorite of reloaders due to its high ballistic potential. Factory loads like these, while not loaded to high pressures, are a great way to get quality brass and quality shooting at the same time.
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PMC 38 Super +P 130 Grain FMJ - 50 Rounds
$28.00Manufacturer PMC Condition New Bullet Weight 130 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 38 Super Manufacturer SKU 38SA Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 741569070126 Cost Per Round 56¢ per round PMC is probably the best ammunition manufacturer in Asia, supplying the world with phenomenal, inexpensive ammo, and supplying their own country, South Korea, with most of the ammunition for their military. When you buy from PMC, you will be getting accurate, reliable ammunition that you can rely on.
Developed in the latter part of the 1920's, the 38 Super was created as a higher powered version of the .38 ACP. However, not only are these rounds higher powered than the .38 ACP, but these have added pressure. When you fire these 38 Super +P, full metal jacket rounds, at 1100 feet per second, your target doesn't stand a chance. These 130 grain rounds are fantastic for range training, and with the added pressure, you can practice with the real feel of a self defense round.
Customer Reviews
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good buy
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Good ammo, good deal, in stock, and fast delivery
Review by ironmike (Posted on 10/1/2020)
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Aguila 38 Super +P 130 Grain FMJ - 50 Rounds
$28.85Manufacturer Aguila Condition New Bullet Weight 130 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type indoor range shooting, match or precision shooting, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 38 Super Manufacturer SKU 1E382112 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 640420003153 Cost Per Round 57.7¢ per round Loaded with increased pressure and ideal for your target shooting and competitions, this 50-round box of .38 Super +P ammo is a good find from Aguila. You’ll have 130-grain full metal jacket loads that are extremely reliable in the firearm and downrange, with plenty of speed and energy for outstanding terminal ballistics. If you want the most consistent success at pistol match competitions, make sure you are loading these outstanding cartridges.
These rounds come out of the barrel with an initial speed of 1,220 feet per second and an energy of 430 foot pounds. They have a high-quality bullet that feeds smoothly into and out of the chamber, giving you reliable feeding in autoloading handguns. You’ll also have less fouling compared to all-lead bullets.
Aguila is dedicated to providing high-performance cartridges for training and target-shooting purposes. They develop state-of-the-art rounds that are trusted by the most demanding gun owners.
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Federal 38 Super 115 Grain JHP - 50 Rounds
$34.85Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 115 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 38 Super Manufacturer SKU AE38S3 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 029465061579 Cost Per Round 69.7¢ per round While the .38 Super is best known as a competition cartridge in 1911s, it also works well for defense and generic target use. These jacketed hollow point cartridges from Federal's American Eagle series are a great general purpose shooting load.
Each round in this box of 50 fires a 115 grain JHP at a muzzle velocity of 1,130 feet per second. This is a relatively mild loading of the .38 Super; expect low felt recoil in most firearms, especially Government size 1911s or the EAA Witness. In addition to providing expansion, the hollow point projectile has a semi-wadcutter shape that results in nice, clean holes in paper targets.
This ammunition is loaded in Anoka, Minnesota using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases. Like all .38 Super loads, it is designated +P but can be fired in any handgun chambered for this particular cartridge.
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Winchester USA +P 38 Super Auto 130 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$500.00Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 130 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 38 Super Manufacturer SKU Q4205 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 40020892201963 Cost Per Round $1 per round Whether you're gearing up for a competitive event or simply want to shoot your 1911 or Witness at the range, this 500-round case of .38 Super ammo from Winchester will serve you well.
Each cartridge in this case fires a 130-grain full metal jacket bullet at 1,215 feet per second. Compared to other .38 Super ammunition, this is a relatively mild target load that produces low felt recoil in the large handguns typically chambered for this caliber. Note that this ammo can be fired in any handgun chambered in .38 Super; the +P designation is intended to differentiate it from the obsolete .38 ACP cartridge.
Winchester ammo is loaded in Oxford, Missippi using non-corrosive primers and nickel-plated brass cases.
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Winchester 38 Super +P 130 Grain FMJ – 50 Rounds
$51.85Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 130 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 38 Super Manufacturer SKU Q4205 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892201965 Cost Per Round $1.04 per round Load up your 1911 or EAA Witness with this high quality .38 Super ammunition for a great time at the range. These cartridges fire a 130 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1,215 feet per second, producing relatively mild recoil in the full size pistols typically used with this caliber. This ammo is designated +P, like all .38 Super loads. It can be fired in any gun chambered for .38 Super.
Winchester ammunition is loaded in Oxford, Mississippi using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases. Winchester brass is of very high quality and can serve as an excellent starting point for handloading.
Although primarily associated with competitive shooting, the .38 Super is also excellent for regular target shooting as it is generally less tiring to shoot than the .45 ACP. When loaded with JHPs, it has higher performance potential than the 9mm Luger and can work very well for personal protection.
