May 08, 2020, 11:05 AM
WeshoweBest Carry Load for the .38 Super + ?
Gents,
I have a Colt Government Model Stainless .38 Super that I am carrying. My current load is Winchester Silvertip 125 gr. ammo @ 1,250 FPS...
I'm looking for something a bit warmer in the .357 Sig range that can perform like a real .38 Super should. Say about 1.350 FPS tp 1.450 FPS with a JHP that performs well and will hold together. It needs to be a factory load.
You responses are solicited.
Semper Fi,
Wes
May 08, 2020, 11:22 AM
pulicordsI've used custom loads by Doubletap for several years now (mostly for hunting), and I've found them to be of extremely high quality. They make several nice offerings in .38 Super +P you might want to consider.
http://www.doubletapammo.net/i...ategory&path=303_339May 08, 2020, 11:23 AM
Weshowepulicords,
Many thanks, I'll check them out. There's no reason the .38 Super can't be loaded on par with the .357 Sig, IMHO.
Wes
May 08, 2020, 12:08 PM
YooperSigsUnderwood 124 Gr +P Bonded HP.
May 08, 2020, 12:13 PM
Delta-3Cor-bon & Buffalo Bore offer a great defensive load that will give the performance your after. I roll my own using a Speer 124g Gold Dot at 1350 fps.
May 08, 2020, 01:05 PM
Chuck PerryJust don't compare the ballistics of Underwood's 38 Super and 357 SIG offerings, or you'll get 357 envy

May 08, 2020, 01:39 PM
WeshoweGents,
Thanks for the information on the manufacturers that may be able to help. Right now Double Tap is in the lead.
Chuck Perry,
Thanks, I already have two .357 Sigs(Sig P226 and Sig P229 Elite). So I don't need to suffer "Sig Envy".
What I love is the 1911 platform and the .38 Super. Hence, the original question.
Semper Fi,
Wes
May 08, 2020, 04:02 PM
.38supersigAnother vote for Underwoods.
May 08, 2020, 04:27 PM
P-220As a newer fan of the .38 Super, I will be watching this thread.
Thanks.
May 08, 2020, 05:40 PM
mbinkyFor years I carried Georgia Arms 38 Super (their new stuff). It was a 124gr Gold Dot at 1350 fps. Looks like they don't list it anymore. A little snappy but accurate and reliable in my Colt LW Commander.
When I find some on the shelf I am going to try some of the Sig ammo. 125gr V Crown at 1230 fps. Looks pretty good.
https://www.ammunitiondepot.co...ain-v-crown-jhp.html