Lindcott Armory Compare / .38 Super vs 9mm Largo
Cartridge comparison
.38 Super vs 9mm Largo
.38 Super is faster (1,400 vs 1,200 fps); .38 Super carries more energy (500 vs 397 ft·lb); .38 Super recoils less.
.38 Super →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9mm Largo →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .38 Super | 9mm Largo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1929 | 1903 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.356″ | 0.356″ |
| Case length | 0.9″ | 0.91″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,400 fps | 1,100–1,200 fps |
| Energy | 385–500 ft·lb | 333–397 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 36,500 psi | 34,084 psi |
| Recoil | 3–5 ft·lb | 4–6.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .38 Super faster than 9mm Largo?
- .38 Super is faster — up to 1,400 fps versus 1,200 fps.
- Does .38 Super hit harder than 9mm Largo?
- .38 Super carries more muzzle energy (500 vs 397 ft·lb).