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38SUPER

Pistol

Ballistics (Typical Factory Load)

1,280
Muzzle Velocity
fps
473
Muzzle Energy
ft-lbs
130
Typical Bullet
grains
9.04
Bullet Diameter
mm
0.140
Ballistic Coeff.
G1 BC
36,500
Max Pressure
PSI
22.86
Case Length
mm

Technical Specifications

Bullet Diameter9.04 mm
Case Length22.86 mm
Max Chamber Pressure36,500 PSI
TypePistol

Compatible Firearms (8)

B-Series 38 Super
Bond Arms
Pistol
Beretta 92FS Special
Beretta
Pistol
Dan Wesson DW Series
Dan Wesson
Pistol
Ed Brown Commander
Ed Brown
Pistol
Ruger Clark 38super
Ruger
Pistol
Arsenal M31
Arsenal
Rifle
CZ 527 B
CZ
Rifle
POF 38SUPER Model
POF
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 →