[rec.guns] .38 Super

berenson@cookie.enet.dec.com (20-May-1991 0930) (05/21/91)

First, .38 Super has been made more popular by IPSC.  However, I don't
believe that *ANY* factory load makes major...you have to reload or
purchase special loads from a reloader who does this for competitors
(and they do exist).

.38 Super is less popular than 9mm for at least one major current
reason: magazine capacity.  Its the short length of the 9x19 that has
made reasonable size grips possible (at least traditionally) while
allowing 14-17 rounds.

But, the overall reason for .38 Super's lack of marketshare is that it
had a reputation for lousy accuracy.  That, and the U.S. Military's
selection of .45 ACP for handguns and SMGs, left the .38 Super with a
limited following.

.38 Super was "re-discovered" by IPSC shooters because it could be
pushed to major while allowing 2 extra rounds in a 1911.
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