Hello everyone, Have a question regarding the .38 Super.
I been looking for a 1911 as well and have found one in said caliber.
I have a question before I go do anything.
The main purpose of this gun would be a sidearm when hunting.
I would be hunting Deer and Boar.
Second purpose would be range toy and third purpose could be a possible carry.
Looking at some reloading data online from Alliant and Hodgdon, I noticed there is only maybe a 100-200 FPS increase in velocity.
I don't know how much KE this round has or FT LBS for that matter and was wondering if this caliber would serve well for my intended main purpose.
I would reload for it and all but I have been thinking of a 4-6" BBL .357 Magnum DA/SA or perhaps a 1911 chambered in .45 ACP but I am interested in this 38 Super but it does me no good if I can do the same thing with my 9mm that I already own.
Maybe I am looking at something wrong or maybe something I miss.
Can anyone point me in the right direction concerning this gun?
I been looking for a 1911 as well and have found one in said caliber.
I have a question before I go do anything.
The main purpose of this gun would be a sidearm when hunting.
I would be hunting Deer and Boar.
Second purpose would be range toy and third purpose could be a possible carry.
Looking at some reloading data online from Alliant and Hodgdon, I noticed there is only maybe a 100-200 FPS increase in velocity.
I don't know how much KE this round has or FT LBS for that matter and was wondering if this caliber would serve well for my intended main purpose.
I would reload for it and all but I have been thinking of a 4-6" BBL .357 Magnum DA/SA or perhaps a 1911 chambered in .45 ACP but I am interested in this 38 Super but it does me no good if I can do the same thing with my 9mm that I already own.
Maybe I am looking at something wrong or maybe something I miss.
Can anyone point me in the right direction concerning this gun?
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