Colt 1911 Government 38 Super 9+1 5" Stainless National Match Barrel, Serrated Stainless Steel Slide & Frame w/Beavertail, Diamond Checkered Rosewood
This model of the 38 Super is a single action that features a 5" stainless barrel, stainless frame, white dot sights, and checkered rosewood grips. It has a 9+1 capacity, standard grip thumb safety, and features a service hammer, and long trigger.
Brand Colt Mfg
Category Pistols
Series Government
Model 1911
Caliber 38 Super
Barrel Length Range 5" to 5.99"
Gun Platform 1911 Style
Capacity 9+1
Action SAO
Frame Finish Stainless
Oal 8.50"
Frame Material Steel
Hand Right Hand
Sight Style Contrast
Slide Finish Stainless
Slide Description Serrated
Barrel Finish Stainless
Barrel Material Stainless
Grips Rosewood Checkered
Sight Configuration 3-Dot White
Safety Ambidextrous Thumb / Grip
Barrel Description National Match
Barrel Length 5"
Max Capacity 9
Frame Description Stainless Steel Frame w / Beavertail
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 38 Super Automatic was was introduced by Colt in 1929, essentially an update of the older (and obsolete) 38 Automatic. 38 Super is loaded at higher pressure for significantly increased velocity and energy. Ammunition can be chambered in 38 Automatic pistols but must not be used; all 38 Super Automatic ammunition is headstamped "+P" denoting higher pressure. The 38 Super Automatic uses a .900-inch case with a .355-inch bullet, developing a speedy 1240 feet per second with a 125-grain bullet. The case is semi-rimmed and requires a unique and slightly larger frame than the 45 ACP, which has reduced its availability and popularity. Even so, 38 Super Automatic pistols have remained available and are now seeing a resurgence in popularity. — Craig Boddington
