The High-Performance .38 Super

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Among the most interesting handgun calibers is the .38 ACP Super. A combination of superb performance, high velocity, good penetration, and versatility makes the .38 ACP Super an attractive caliber. Most refer to it as the .38 Super, and many affectionately call the cartridge the Super .38. They are one and the same.

The High-Performance .38 Super - Midsouth Shot Report

Among the most interesting handgun calibers is the .38 ACP Super. A combination of superb performance, high velocity, good penetration, and versatility makes the .38 ACP Super an attractive caliber. Most refer to it as the .38 Super, and many affectionately call the cartridge the Super .38. They...

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.38 ACP Super — Reported Velocity Results

[th]Bullet[/th][th]Powder tested[/th][th]Reported velocity (fps)[/th] [td]Hornady 90-gr. XTP[/td][td]Titegroup[/td][td]1,319–1,541[/td] [td]Hornady 90-gr. XTP[/td][td]WW231[/td][td]1,290–1,366[/td] [td]Hornady 90-gr. XTP[/td][td]Power Pistol[/td][td]1,399–1,470[/td] [td]Sierra 90-gr. JHP[/td][td]Titegroup[/td][td]1,433[/td] [td]Sierra 115-gr. FMJ[/td][td]Power Pistol[/td][td]1,360[/td] [td]Sierra 115-gr. JHP[/td][td]Power Pistol[/td][td]1,437[/td] [td]Sierra 115-gr. JHP[/td][td]True Blue[/td][td]1,366[/td] [td]Speer 115-gr. Gold Dot[/td][td]HS-6[/td][td]1,199[/td] [td]Hornady 124-gr. XTP[/td][td]Titegroup[/td][td]1,140[/td] [td]Hornady 124-gr. XTP[/td][td]Vihtavuori N105[/td][td]1,469[/td] [td]Speer 124-gr. Gold Dot[/td][td]Power Pistol[/td][td]1,260[/td] [td]Speer 124-gr. Gold Dot[/td][td]HS-6[/td][td]1,220–1,290[/td] [td]Sierra 124-gr. V-Crown[/td][td]Power Pistol[/td][td]1,250–1,278[/td] [td]Sierra 124-gr. V-Crown[/td][td]Titegroup[/td][td]1,155[/td] [td]Montana Gold 130-gr. FMJ[/td][td]Ramshot Zip[/td][td]1,170[/td] [td]Montana Gold 130-gr. FMJ[/td][td]True Blue[/td][td]1,188[/td] [td]Hornady 147-gr. XTP[/td][td]Accurate No. 7[/td][td]1,144[/td] [td]Hornady 147-gr. XTP[/td][td]HP-38[/td][td]1,005[/td] [td]Hornady 147-gr. XTP[/td][td]Vihtavuori N105[/td][td]1,190[/td]

The Speer 115-grain Gold Dot with HS-6 was described as an accurate, mild practice load. The Hornady 124-grain XTP with Titegroup was among the most accurate combinations tested.
4.25-Inch Bar-Sto Commander Barrel

[th]Bullet[/th][th]Powder tested[/th][th]Velocity (fps)[/th] [td]Hornady 90-gr. XTP[/td][td]Titegroup[/td][td]1,519[/td] [td]Sierra 115-gr. FMJ[/td][td]Power Pistol[/td][td]1,414[/td] [td]Sierra 115-gr. JHP[/td][td]True Blue[/td][td]1,352[/td] [td]Hornady 124-gr. XTP[/td][td]Vihtavuori N105[/td][td]1,401[/td] [td]Sierra 124-gr. V-Crown[/td][td]Power Pistol[/td][td]1,180[/td]