Pistol · Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardizedObsolete
.38 TPC
.38 TPC is a rimless bottlenecked pistol cartridge of Brazil origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3551″ · 9.02 mm
- Introduced
- 2024
- Case
- Rebated
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Discontinued
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Introduced
- 2024
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Brazil
- Inventor
- Taurus/CBC
- Manufacturer
- CBC Group
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized · Not standardized
- SAAMI
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Obsolete
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Rare
- Case capacity
- 13.4 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:16
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rebated
- Max pressure
- 14,500 psi, SAAMI transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 4.1 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Introduced by CBC Group
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for .38 TPC, so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
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Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
Wikipedia · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.02 | 0.355 | · |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.62 | 0.379 | · |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 9.65 | 0.380 | · |
| Shoulder angle | 23° | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 9.95 | 0.392 | · |
| Rim ⌀ | 8.79 | 0.346 | · |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.07 | 0.042 | |
| Neck length | 4.30 | 0.169 | |
| Case length | 18.30 | 0.720 | · |
| Overall length | 29.69 | 1.169 | · |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .38 TPC is highlighted below.
Missing a dimension for .38 TPC? Some case measurements aren't in a published SAAMI/CIP drawing yet. Have a factory or reamer print? Send it → — verified hard-to-find data earns a free Lindcott sticker.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 2024 by Taurus/CBC.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .38 TPC use?
- .38 TPC typically uses a 1:16 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .38 TPC?
- .38 TPC uses a 0.3551″ (9.02 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .38 TPC still in production?
- .38 TPC is discontinued; typical availability is rare.
- What is .38 TPC used for?
- .38 TPC is primarily used for self-defense, target.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
