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.38 ACP

Pistol Also: .38 Automatic

Technical Specifications

Bullet Diameter9.1 mm
Case Length20.5 mm
Max Chamber Pressure18,000 PSI
TypePistol

Compatible Firearms (9)

Colt M1895
Colt
Pistol
Colt M1900
Colt
Pistol
Colt M1902 Military
Colt
Pistol
Colt M1902 Sporting
Colt
Pistol
Colt M1905
Colt
Pistol
M1914
Springfield Armory
Pistol
M1917-A
Springfield Armory
Pistol
M1917-B
Springfield Armory
Pistol
M1917-C
Springfield Armory
Pistol
📊 Data Sources

Ballistic data sourced from SAAMI Z299.3/299.4 specifications, Federal Premium, Hornady, and Winchester published ballistics tables. Verified against at least two independent sources. Full methodology →