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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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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Federal 38 Super 115 Grain JHP - 50 Rounds
$38.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Brand American Eagle 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 77.7¢ 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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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.
