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Colt 38 Super 1911 Pistols

In 1929, the first .38 Super Colt M1911A1 was manufactured. This all-new cartridge was a .38 ACP built to fire at higher pressures, putting even more firepower in the hands of the shooter. While it only briefly saw use as a law enforcement weapon until the mid-30s, the .38 Super has become one of the favorite cartridges of competitive practical shooters a century later. Explore .38 Super 1911 pistols designed by top manufacturers today at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore.

1911 GOLD CUP TROPHY 38 SUPER

Colt 1911 Gold Cup Trophy 38 Super Stainless Pistol with G10 Grips

  • $1,249.00 $1,169.99
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1991 GOVERNMENT 38 SUPER

Colt 1991 Government 38 Super Centerfire Pistol

  • $999.00 $939.85
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O2991-1
1911 CUSTOM GOVERNMENT 38 SUPER

Colt 1911 Custom Government 38 Super with Polished Stainless Finish

  • $1,549.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O2071ELC2
1911 LIGHTWEIGHT COMMANDER .38 SUPER

Colt 1911 Lightweight Commander 38 Super Talo Exclusive

  • $1,119.00 $1,099.98
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O4540T
SPECIAL COMBAT GOVERNMENT 38 SUPER

Colt Special Combat Government 38 Super

  • $2,095.00 $1,869.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O2580CM
SPECIAL COMBAT GOVERNMENT 38 SUPER

Colt Special Combat Govenment 38 Super Centerfire Pistol

  • $2,095.00 $1,865.61
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: 02570CM
ROSE GOLD MEXICAN HERITAGE 38 SUPER

Colt Rose Gold Mexican Heritage 38 Super Limited Edition (1 of 429)

  • $3,299.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O2091Z
1911 COMPETITION STAINLESS 38 SUPER

Colt 1911 Competition Stainless 38 Super Semi-Auto Pistol with Black/Blue G10 Grips

  • $1,149.99
GOLD CUP LITE 38 SUPER PISTOL

Colt Gold Cup Lite 38 Super Pistol

  • $1,239.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O5073GCL-TT
GOVERNMENT MODEL 38SUPER TALO DRAGON

Colt 1911 Dragon .38 Super Limited Edition Pistol (1 of 500)

  • $2,199.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O2091-MEX
M1911A1 38 SUPER 5 BBL BI-TONE ROSEWOOD GRIPS PISTOL

Colt M1911A1 38 Super Full Size Bi-Tone Pistol with Rosewood Grips

  • $909.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O2991Z
1911 .38 SUPER COLT EMILIANO ZAPATA

Colt 1911 .38 Super Emiliano Zapata Centennial (One of 500)

  • $2,999.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O2991-TME
1911 HERITAGE 38 SUPER

Colt 1911 Heritage .38 Super Full-Size Blued Pistol with Custom Scroll Engraving

  • $1,799.99 $1,599.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O1911C-38DHM
1911 HERITAGE 38 SUPER STAINLESS

Colt 1911 Heritage .38 Super Full-Size Stainless Pistol with Custom Scroll Engraving

  • $1,999.99 $1,699.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O1911C-SS38-DHM
1911 GOVERNMENT 38 SUPER 5` BBL BLUED FINISH

Colt 1911 Government 38 Super Semi-Auto Pistol with Blued Finish and Wood Grips

  • $1,049.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O1911C-38
1911 GOLD CUP 38 SUPER SERIES 70 5` BBL BLUED

Colt 1911 Gold Cup National Match 38 Super Pistol Series 70

  • $1,479.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O5873A1
1911 CLASSIC GOVERNMENT 38 SUPER STAINLESS PISTOL

Colt 1911 Classic Government 38 Super Stainless Pistol

  • $1,199.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O1911C-SS38
GOLD CUP TROPHY 38 SUPER

Colt Gold Cup Trophy 1911 38 Super Full-Size Stainless Pistol with 5 Inch Barrel and Blue Checkered G10 Grip

  • $1,929.99
  • Brand: Colt
  • Item Number: O5073XE

Shop .38 Super Colts, Kimbers, and More

While early prototypes of the .38 ACP cartridge in 1900 had powerful loadings, they were too unstable to fire 130-grain bullets at over 1200 ft/s reliably. For safety, commercial loadings kept the velocity at around 1000 ft/s. This was solved in 1929 with the .38 Super cartridge, built for the first .38 Super Colt M1911A1. It provided high ballistics on par with .38 ACP prototypes without sacrificing reliability.

While it never had mainstream appeal, this caliber for semi-auto handguns became extremely popular among competitive practical shooters in the 1980s, especially those in the International Practical Shooting Confederation. It achieves a Major power factor without the significant recoil of a round like .45 ACP, allowing for higher final scores.

Shop 1911 pistols chambered in .38 Super for sale here at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore!

Quality Firearms at Competitive Prices

Since 2007, Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore has been the go-to gun store for shooters from all walks of life. We're proud to stock everything from classic lever-action rifles to police trade-in Glocks. No matter whether you're a hunter, competitive shooter, or a civilian who always carries, you can find the firearms you need in our collection.

To ensure you're never stuck with unexpected backorders or shipping delays, all of our guns for sale are currently in stock. They ship nationwide, with free shipping to our customers in the Lower 48. And if you get one of our used guns, your order comes with our 30-day money-back guarantee for any reason – no questions asked.

Have questions? Get in touch with our customer service team. We'll help you choose your next gun with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I get a .38 Super Colt 1911 pistol?

If you're either a competitive shooter or a vintage gun collector, a .38 Super 1911 pistol is a great gun for you. Competitors will appreciate its relatively low recoil compared to other powerful handgun calibers and its ability to use lightweight bullets to improve precision. Collectors should look for one of Colt's original M1911s chambered for this caliber. However, if you're just looking for a personal defense weapon, something chambered for .45 ACP or 9mm Parabellum would provide sufficient stopping power and precision while also being easier to find ammo for.

Is it hard to find .38 Super for sale?

As it's a niche caliber, it should be no surprise the .38 Super ammo is relatively hard to find – but not impossibly so. You can find it in many gun stores, but your brand and bullet-type selection will be limited. It will also be more expensive than widely produced rounds like the 9mm.

Can you deliver a .38 Super Colt pistol to my home?

No. We cannot deliver firearms to just anyone. We can only ship firearms to gun stores with a valid FFL. You will need to ship your order to your local FFL dealer, and then pick it up from them when it arrives.

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