[hwjhfs]

More boxes:

This box of Western Super X is a little different from the one twaits posted. This box says on the back it is for Colt 38 Super and Colt Commander.....

The Peter's box leaves no doubt as it says Colt Super 38 Automatic Pistol only and not for use in earlier Pocket Models....

 

[JohnnyP]

, and it's .38 S&W.

 

[Oyeboten]

1st...there was .38 ACP


Then .38 Super

I think it is time they cme out with .38 Super-Duper.

Which would be one more step 'up' in Ballitics...they can keep the same old 130 Grain Bullet, just have it going 1700 fps or so.

 

[gumby]

Hey everyone, I am new to the colt forum and joined because of the info in this thread. I too am the proud new owner of a model 1902 .38 military, production year 1903 and was concerned about ammo related failure. Reading all the info here has given me the much needed insight to help clarify some of the confusion around what is the proper ammo. This is what I did prior to reading this thread. With the gun I received 4 rounds of what appeared to be original ammo with the headstamp of U.M.C. .38 A.C.P. That led me to disassemble one of the rounds and weigh the charge. I came up with 4.5 grains. I then disassembled all of my Remington .38 ACP (65 rounds) and removed some powder to bring the charge from 4.9 grains to the 4.5 of the bullets I received with the pistol. Was this overkill on my part or would the original powder weight of 4.9 grains, with a 130 grain FMJ projectile have been safe? The rounds that I altered have a headstamp of R-P .38 Auto. Any info is much appreciated.

 

[dickttx]

How did you determine it was the same powder?

 

[guy sajer]

Please start a new thread with your inquiry .