Bulk 38 Super Ammo
Shop in-stock .38 Super ammunition in bulk with next-business-day shipping. PMC and PPU 130gr FMJ +P range ammo in 500 and 1,000-round cases for 1911 and competition pistols. Read more about .38 Super ammo.
Overview of .38 Super Ammo
.38 Super is a high-velocity semi-auto pistol cartridge best known in 1911 pistols. It fires a .356-inch bullet, usually 115 to 130 grains, at around 1,200 to 1,300 fps. That gives it more velocity than 9mm with mild recoil in a full-size steel 1911, which is why it has long been a favorite in USPSA and IPSC Open division competition.
Most modern .38 Super ammunition is labeled .38 Super +P, which is the standard loading for the cartridge, not a hotter variant. It is not interchangeable with .38 Special or 9mm.
.38 Super Brands We Carry
- PMC .38 Super Ammo: 130gr FMJ +P in 1,000-round cases.
- PPU .38 Super Ammo: 130gr FMJ +P in 500-round cases.
Best .38 Super Ammo for Specific Uses
| Use Case | Top Pick | Also Consider |
|---|---|---|
| Range / High-Volume Training | PMC 130gr FMJ +P, 1,000 Rounds | PPU 130gr FMJ +P |
| Competition Practice | PPU 130gr FMJ +P, 500 Rounds | PMC 130gr FMJ +P |
Why Buy .38 Super Ammo from BulkMunitions?
- In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
- Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
- Hard-to-find caliber, in bulk. .38 Super is rarely stocked locally, and 500 and 1,000-round cases cover a full match season.
- We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot .38 Super in a .38 Special revolver?
No. .38 Super is a semi-rimmed semi-auto pistol cartridge, and .38 Special is a rimmed revolver cartridge. They have different case lengths and pressures and are not interchangeable.
What does +P mean on .38 Super ammo?
Modern .38 Super ammunition is marked +P to separate it from the older, lower-pressure .38 ACP, which uses the same case dimensions. .38 Super +P is the standard loading for any pistol chambered in .38 Super. Do not fire it in a pistol made only for .38 ACP.
Is .38 Super better than 9mm?
.38 Super runs faster than standard 9mm and makes major power factor in competition more easily, which is why it is popular in USPSA Open division. 9mm is far cheaper, more widely available, and offers many more defensive loads, so it is the better choice for most shooters.
More About .38 Super Ammo
Colt introduced .38 Super in 1929 as a hotter version of the .38 ACP, which John Browning had designed in 1900. In the Prohibition era, its high velocity gave it a reputation for penetrating car bodies and the early body armor worn by gangsters.
.38 Super later became the dominant cartridge in practical pistol competition, where it can make major power factor with less recoil than .45 ACP. It remains popular in Mexico and Latin America, where civilian ownership of 9mm Parabellum was historically restricted, and with 1911 enthusiasts in the United States.