Girsan 38 super question

L. Boscoe · June 18, 2025, 04:54 PM

I see where the Girsan specifies 10 round magazine for its
38 super, where most 38 supers in 1911 mode are 9 round and will interchange, i.e Colt to Tisas to RIA.
Anyone know if the Girsan requires a special magazine?

**Aguila Blanca** · June 19, 2025, 12:05 AM

I see a Girsan .38 Super on Bud;s Guns that claims a 10+1 capacity, but every other listing for a Girsan .38 Super says 9-round capacity. I think the 10+1 is a mistake.

rc · June 19, 2025, 03:23 AM

The mags with the plastic but are generally 10 rounders and the metal but plate ones are generally 9 rounders. Either will fit a variety of 1911s but the plastic ones stick out a smidge vs flush. Some have plastic followers and some the traditional bent steel.

June 18, 2025, 04:54 PM	#1
L. Boscoe Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2021 Posts: 329	Girsan 38 super question I see where the Girsan specifies 10 round magazine for its 38 super, where most 38 supers in 1911 mode are 9 round and will interchange, i.e Colt to Tisas to RIA. Anyone know if the Girsan requires a special magazine?

June 19, 2025, 12:05 AM	#2
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 19,050	I see a Girsan .38 Super on Bud;s Guns that claims a 10+1 capacity, but every other listing for a Girsan .38 Super says 9-round capacity. I think the 10+1 is a mistake. __________________ NRA Life Member / Certified Instructor NRA Chief RSO / CMP RSO 1911 Certified Armorer Jeepaholic

June 19, 2025, 03:23 AM	#3
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,930	The mags with the plastic but are generally 10 rounders and the metal but plate ones are generally 9 rounders. Either will fit a variety of 1911s but the plastic ones stick out a smidge vs flush. Some have plastic followers and some the traditional bent steel.