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.38 Super and .38 ACP are not the same ammunition, although they share some similarities. The .38 Super is a higher-pressure round designed to deliver greater velocity and performance, while the .38 ACP is an older cartridge with lower pressure and performance characteristics. Additionally, they have different case dimensions, so they are not interchangeable in firearms. Always ensure you use the correct ammunition specified for your firearm.
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Is it safe t fire a 38 super ammo out of a 38 special revolver?
It is not. .38 Super is developed from .38 ACP and is for automatic pistols.
What kind of ammo will a colt super 38 use?
If the pistol says 38 Super, the pistol with fire "38 Super" ammo. Most 38 Super ammo today will have +P after 38 Super. If the pistol is a modern firearm in good condition it can fire 38 Super +P rounds. However, if you pistol is 25+ years old, I suggest you having a competent Gunsmith examine the pistol to determine if it can safely fire modern "38 Super +P" ammo. (A little bit about the history of the 38 semi-auto round is below) Around the turn of the 19/20th century, Colt developed a semi auto pistol that chambered a round called the 38 ACP, (Automatic Colt Pistol). When the US Army was looking to adopt a semi auto pistol in 1910 it rejected Colt's 38 ACP. the round lacked the knock down power, but accepted Colt's 45 ACP with an improved pistol that was adopted in 1911 as the Model 1911 pistol. Colt improved it's 38 ACP in the 1920's by increasing it's pressures and chambered it's model 1911 for this round, naming it the Colt 38 Super Automatic. (The famous Tommy Gun was also chambered for the 38 Super for a short time too). Under no circumstances should pistols chambered for the old 38 ACP be fired with 38 Super ammo! Although the rounds are physically identical, they are not interchangable. the 38 Super Automatic is much more powerful. If the pistol does not specifically say 38 Super, it should not be fired with modern 38 Super ammo. If your pistol says 38 ACP, you must find ammo that is specificly made for this antique firearm, which is hard to find. If you are a skilled handloader, you can load rounds for the 38 ACP using data from reliable handloading manufacturers. Note that a standard .38 auto pistol should NOT be subjected to the increased pressures of Super .38 +P ammo.
Can you use 38 super ammo in a 38 revolver?
No
Can 38 super ammo be used in a 38 special revolver?
No, the rimless .38 Super is not compatible with the rimmed .38 Special.
Can you use a 38 super in a 357 sig glock 31?
The .380 ACP is only available for the Glock 25 and 28. The .38 ACP and the .357 SIG are completely different. The .38 SIG being slightly smaller. Trying to fire the .38 ACP in a .357 will cause serious injury.
Can you shoot 38 super ammo in a Walther PK380?
yess
What is the difference between 38 special ammo and 38 super ammo?
.38 Special is a rimmed cartridge, designed for revolvers, while .38 Super is designed for semi auto pistols, and uses a recessed canneleure, rather than a rim. Additionally, the .38 Super has a bullet diameter of .355 inches, vs. the .38 Special's bullet diameter of .357 inches.
What kind of ammo does a acp 380 take?
If it's marked 38 ACP it takes an old cartridge that is generally no longer available. If it's marked 380 ACP the cartridge is available at any gunshop as the 380 Auto. The ACP stands for Automatic Colt Pistol. The 380 cartridge is a 9MM short.
Is a webley and Scott 38 calibur the same as a 38 super. Will this revolver shoot 38 super ammo?
No! Do not attempt to do this! <><><><> Strongly agree with answer above. Your revolver is possibly caliber ,38 S&W (NOT .38 Special) If you were able to load and fire a .38 Super, it will likely destroy the gun- and will not do you a lot of good. Please have a gunsmith examine it and check caliber before shooting anything in it.
What is the exact type of ammo for a particular firearm?
Question is too broad to answer. In general, use ammunition that is the same as the caliber or gauge marked on the firearm. If it is marked .38 Special, use only .38 Special- NOT .38 S&W, NOT .380. NOT .38 Super.
What is the difference between a 38 and a 38 special gun?
It depends. Many people say "38" when they are referring to the .38 special, so in that case, there is no difference, they are one and the same. However, there are several .38 caliber cartridges other than the .38 special. There is the .38 ACP, .38 long Colt, .38 short Colt, .38 S&W, .38 Super, and I think one or two others.
Can you shoot a 38 acp and 9mm acp from the same gun?
NEVER FIRE AMMUNITION IN A WEAPON NOT MARKED, CHAMBERED AND DESIGNED FOR IT. DANGER, DANGER, DANGER, DANGER. Don't do it.
