Why the hell do I want a .38 Super? -- PICS

**TOrrock** · 03-24-09, 15:41

Why??

Why would I want to add another caliber to my line up, why would I want to add another magazine system?

Why would I want to get something that a 9mm +P could do just about as well?

Why dammit, why?

'Cause I think I want one.....

**markm** · 03-24-09, 15:49

As long as you get a bright shiney chrome one with pearl grips, Senior!

**The Dumb Gun Collector** · 03-24-09, 15:55

Because you want one of the awesome Mexican-style chromed Colts. Preferably including grips with the Virgin Mary on them.

**markm** · 03-24-09, 16:16

Originally Posted by Greg Bell

Because you want one of the awesome Mexican-style chromed Colts. Preferably including grips with the Virgin Mary on them.

Damn nice!

**geminidglocker** · 03-24-09, 17:31

In a race gun sure, but for a carry peice or practical plinker, no.

**Gramps** · 03-24-09, 17:38

1) Because you want one.

2) Because you can.

3) Every one needs a "Pimp" gun. (Except me)

4) The optimum number of guns for a man is "One more".

5) Who knows, later on you might not be able to.

**TriumphRat675** · 03-24-09, 17:46

Because a stock Colt .38 super is perfect for competition:

http://www.zootshooters.com/index.html

**Gramps** · 03-24-09, 18:10

Zootshooters, Sound cool. I'd like to see that sometime. Thanks.

**rat31465** · 03-24-09, 18:17

I owned a .38 Super Series 70 Colt 1911 many years ago and I have to say that I love this little cartridge. I bought it originally with intent to turn it into a Race Gun but ended up instead using it as a small game hunting pistol. Numerous Squirrels, Rabbits and Racoons fell to this pistol. I shot three red foxes with it over 5-years and two coyotes. Remington +P cases, Remington 7 1/2 SRBR Primers, 9.5 grains of Hercules Bluedot behind a Hornady 140 grain XTP Hollow point was a superb combination in my old pistol.
But one and you wont be disappointed.