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Old 02-12-2014, 07:52 PM
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Why .38 Super? I've never shot one but I don't get the attraction. Is it something to add to the collection or a practical cartridge?
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Old 02-12-2014, 08:04 PM
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Why .38 Super? I've never shot one but I don't get the attraction. Is it something to add to the collection or a practical cartridge?
I know why people are attracted to it, but I never became a fan.
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Originally designed in the gangster days to penetrate car doors. They are fast, greater mag capacity and low recoil are some of the pluses. Popular among competitive shooters which has started a rebirth in the popularity of the cartridge.
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Originally designed in the gangster days to penetrate car doors. They are fast, greater mag capacity and low recoil are some of the pluses. Popular among competitive shooters which has started a rebirth in the popularity of the cartridge.
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Originally designed in the gangster days to penetrate car doors. They are fast, greater mag capacity and low recoil are some of the pluses. Popular among competitive shooters which has started a rebirth in the popularity of the cartridge.
Cool, thanks for the info!
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I don't know if I should start another thread or not, but here goes.
Obviously, the .38 super is faster and has more oomph than a nine. How come it didn't take off commercial wise, but the nine did?
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Not real sure why it didn't take off except for the fact that the 45 ACP did and most people who used one in 45 in the service bought them afterward. That said, I am doing my best to help with the rebirth of the Super. I have a 38S Guardian on order ...
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Is it worth it to reload for 38 super?
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