GCNM 38 Super

[Warren Sear]

I'm interested in getting a 38 Super pistol, but it would have to have a 5" barrel or longer, no compensator of any kind, and a fully supported case at the chamber mouth (whatever the correct term for that feature is). I also want a new production and contemporary design type. MOS ready would be a plus.

 

[stansdds]

Although Tisas does not appear to be making their 1911's in 38 Super, converting one of their 9x19mm 1911's to 38 Super should not be too difficult. As far as I know, their 9x19 1911's come with integral feed ramp barrels. Conversion would require a 38 Super barrel and magazine. The extractor may or may not need to be adjusted and you might have to go up 1 pound on the recoil spring if firing truly full power 38 Super ammo.

 

[SuperMan]

.38 Super...my favorite caliber. Not sure how many but is more than fingers and toes combined....Semis, DA revovers, SA revolver and a TC Contender... Have been carrying a Commander daily since 1980...

Most any 1911 can be converted to Super from 9mm or 10mm. Have a Colt Defender 3" that stated out 9mm that a Fusion .38 Super was added... And two 10mm Longslides with 6" Fusion barrels added...WONDERFUL low recoil flat shooting guns...

Also probably one of the best snubbie rounds. Have a 649-2 .38 Special +P with an extra cylinder done by TK Custom. Unlike 9mm that will hangup with +P rounds the Super being a straight walled case does not.

A great out of the box carry gun is the Dan Wesson Guardian...about $1600 and very reasonable for what you get...all forged parts, hand fitted, bobtail grip, checkered frontstrap and night sights... That said, a Tisas Stingray can be had for $500 in 9mm and a barrel off ebay is $120....

It's too bad more makers don't chamber the round...

Bob

 

[SuperMan]

38 Super

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