MagnumDweeb
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Just something that I pondered on recently. The caliber as I understand it, was intended to give FBI and LEO of the 1920's a better round that could penetrate past the bullet-proof vests of the time and metal car doors that outlaws commonly used to perpetrate their crime. With rounds like the 10mm which can reach 1400+fps velocities, and other rounds like the 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP(I realize came into existence before the .38 Super), does the .38 Super still have a place at the SD table.
What I have been able to find basically has said that the .38 super really can't do anything that the 9mm can't and while it can be +P loaded to exceed 1200fps, so can the .40.
The good points though is that Rock Island offers the .38 Super in a 1911 without costing an arm and a leg, generally around $400 or less before S&H and FFL transfer which is generally just another $60 or $70 bucks. Also it's a unique round that not many people carry so there is little risk brass hunting issues at the range with other people getting hostile. It's certainly a good defense round in the Winchester Silver Tip +P but from what I have found it's practice ammo is on par or slightly more expensive than .45 ACP.
Your thoughts? If anyone has any experiences to share please do.
What I have been able to find basically has said that the .38 super really can't do anything that the 9mm can't and while it can be +P loaded to exceed 1200fps, so can the .40.
The good points though is that Rock Island offers the .38 Super in a 1911 without costing an arm and a leg, generally around $400 or less before S&H and FFL transfer which is generally just another $60 or $70 bucks. Also it's a unique round that not many people carry so there is little risk brass hunting issues at the range with other people getting hostile. It's certainly a good defense round in the Winchester Silver Tip +P but from what I have found it's practice ammo is on par or slightly more expensive than .45 ACP.
Your thoughts? If anyone has any experiences to share please do.