.38 Super vs. .45 ACP
08-08-2006, 09:15 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location:
Posts: 94
.38 Super vs. .45 ACP
I'm considering buying a Colt pistolin .38 Super because I've heard it's a very accurate cartridge with lower recoil than a .45. I have a Springfield in .45 that's pretty accurate,butthe idea of lower recoil sounds good.
Anyone out there ever had a chance to shoot a Colt or Springfield in .38 Super and a .45 side by side? If so, how did they compare for accuracy and recoil? Thanks.
Anyone out there ever had a chance to shoot a Colt or Springfield in .38 Super and a .45 side by side? If so, how did they compare for accuracy and recoil? Thanks.
08-08-2006, 09:38 PM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
Posts: 11,474
RE: .38 Super vs. .45 ACP
You are looking at a lighter bullet and yes there would be less recoil. I had a Colt 38 Super for several years. I used it for competition shooting. For defense it would compare to a hot loaded 9MM with the same weight bullets. I wouldn't want one if it were to replace the 45 for defense but they are a fun addition to ones arsenal.
