[Ricky T]

I was wondering what is the preferred .38 super self defense ammo? If one is to use a Commander length 1911.
Thanks in advance.

 

[BGPD]

The only one I would consider is Winchester 125gr Silvertip 38super. My Commander chokes on COR_BON regularly.

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[jpwright]

I think the main reason that the .38 Super has never gotten it's fair share of attention is that, for a long time, you could have any bullet type you wanted in .38 Super loads ... as long as you wanted round-nosed FMJ bullets.

It's nice to see that there are good alternatives for this cartridge now.

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[HeadHunter]

Originally posted by CQB1:
The only one I would consider is Winchester 125gr Silvertip 38super. My Commander chokes on COR_BON regularly.

Is your Commander throated?


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Claude
Shooterscoach.com

 

[LAK]

Whichever one feeds reliably in your pistol. If that is hardball, so be it - unless you want to pay to have it throated (and tested with a particular load). Second factor would be accuracy of course.

I don't have a .38 Super, but I lean towards heavier bullets in hollow points these days, out of concern over insufficient penetration. In .45 that means 230-grainers, or 9mm 147-grainers (and some controlled expansion 125+grainers). Any current offerings from Federal, Winchester, or Remington would be my first stop for test ammo.

Even if I had a pistol that would only perform with hardball in terms of reliability and accuracy, I wouldn't feel disadvantaged carrying just that. In all cases, I load spare mags with hardball as it happens.

 

[BGPD]

HH, yes it is. I checked oa length and found them shorter(corbon). Asked Peter Pi and he said it was their specs. For some reason my Commander will only feed ball or Silvertip.

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[mike benedict]

I like Georgia arms 147 grain Gold Dots.

Nice load and low flash


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Mike Benedict
Custom Kydex Holsters

Talon Tactical Holsters

 

[Houston1944]

Guess I'm just lucky. My Briley handles both 115 and 147 Hornady XTP flawlessly. I feel very comfortable with either load, although for self defense I prefer the 147.