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38SHORTCOLT

Pistol

Ballistics (Typical Factory Load)

680
Muzzle Velocity
fps
140
Muzzle Energy
ft-lbs
125
Typical Bullet
grains
9.07
Bullet Diameter
mm
0.115
Ballistic Coeff.
G1 BC
12,000
Max Pressure
PSI
19.3
Case Length
mm

Technical Specifications

Bullet Diameter9.07 mm
Case Length19.3 mm
Max Chamber Pressure12,000 PSI
TypePistol

Compatible Firearms (3)

B-Series 38 Short Colt
Bond Arms
Pistol
Ruger Clark 38shortcolt
Ruger
Pistol
Arsenal M45
Arsenal
Rifle
📊 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 →