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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Winchester USA +P 38 Super Auto 130 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$298.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer 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 59.8¢ 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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Prvi Partizan +P 38 Super 130 Grain FMJ – 500 Rounds
$299.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Prvi Partizan Condition New Bullet Weight 130 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 38 Super Manufacturer SKU PPH38SU Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 8605003814351 Cost Per Round 60¢ per round If you're looking for a full power .38 Super target load that makes good use of this classic cartridge's ballistic potential, grab this case of ammunition from Serbian manufacturer Prvi Partizan.
This ammunition fires a 130 grain full metal jacket bullet at 1,213 feet per second, making it significantly more powerful than most 9mm loads. In 1911s and other full-size handguns chambered for .38 Super, this does not come with a huge increase in felt recoil and results in an overall enjoyable shooting experience.
Prvi Partizan ammo is loaded in the city of Uzice using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass. Like all .38 Super ammo, these rounds are designated +P. Any firearm chambered in .38 Super can fire +P ammunition.
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Winchester 38 Super +P 130 Grain FMJ – 50 Rounds
$31.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer 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 20892201965 Cost Per Round 63.7¢ 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.
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Corbon Pow'RBall 38 Super +P 100 Grain - 20 Rounds
$20.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Corbon Condition New Bullet Weight 100 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 38 Super Manufacturer SKU PB38X100/20 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 757750355460 Cost Per Round $1.04 per round 20 rounds of Corbon 38 Super ammo that'll have your gun firing for a while and your face smiling for even longer! The Boxer primer, 100 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) bullet and Brass cases on these New rounds make for the perfect companion for home defense. Pick up some rounds today and you'll get fast shipping along with Widener's world class service.
