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Jim Watson · September 25, 2008, 10:05 AM

At the high end of factory loadings (Corbon) a .38 Super will get you 75 fps more than 9mm +P with the same bullet weight, and that in the 5" barrel of a Colt versus 4" common in 9mm P.

The Super will likely have more advantage with heavy bullets and is a nice smooth feeder in the Colt.

September 25, 2008, 10:05 AM	#6
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	At the high end of factory loadings (Corbon) a .38 Super will get you 75 fps more than 9mm +P with the same bullet weight, and that in the 5" barrel of a Colt versus 4" common in 9mm P. The Super will likely have more advantage with heavy bullets and is a nice smooth feeder in the Colt.