Lindcott Armory Compare / .38 Super vs 9mm Winchester Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.38 Super vs 9mm Winchester Magnum
9mm Winchester Magnum is faster (1,550 vs 1,400 fps); 9mm Winchester Magnum carries more energy (666 vs 500 ft·lb); .38 Super recoils less.
.38 Super →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9mm Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .38 Super | 9mm Winchester Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1929 | 1977 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.356″ | 0.355″ |
| Case length | 0.9″ | 1.16″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,400 fps | 1,475–1,550 fps |
| Energy | 385–500 ft·lb | 556–666 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 36,500 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3–5 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .38 Super faster than 9mm Winchester Magnum?
- 9mm Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 1,550 fps versus 1,400 fps.
- Does .38 Super hit harder than 9mm Winchester Magnum?
- 9mm Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (666 vs 500 ft·lb).