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Browse all 9 handguns chambered in 38 Super. Compare specs, view photos, and find technical details for every 38 Super handgun in our database.
The Colt M1911A1 is the improved military variant of John Browning's legendary M1911, serving as the standard-issue sidearm of the United States Armed Forces from 1924 to 1985. Chambered in .45 ACP, this single-action, semi-automatic pistol features a shorter trigger, arched mainspring housing, and an extended grip safety tang compared to the original M1911. It is widely considered the most successful and influential semi-automatic pistol design in history, setting the standard for reliability, stopping power, and ergonomics. The M1911A1 has been manufactured by Colt, Remington Rand, Ithaca, Union Switch and Signal, and Singer during wartime production. Today it remains popular with civilian shooters, competitive marksmen, and specialized military units.
The Springfield Armory 1911 series includes a wide range of M1911-style pistols for defense, competition, and custom use.
The STI Edge is a popular 2011-style competition pistol favored by USPSA and IPSC shooters for its accuracy and speed.
The Witness Elite Match is a competition-ready pistol offering excellent accuracy and smooth trigger pull out of the box.
The CQB (Close Quarters Battle) pistol is Wilson Combat’s elite fighting 1911, built for reliability and performance.
The Rock Island Armory 1911 is a budget-friendly 1911 platform that delivers reliability and classic styling.
The Astra A-80 is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Astra-Unceta y Cia SA in Spain. It is a double-action pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, .45 ACP, and .38 Super. The A-80 features a locked-breech action with a cam-operated barrel and ambidextrous safety controls. It was marketed as a modern service pistol for military and police forces. The design is known for its robust steel construction and high quality finish.
The Colt Model 1902 is a semi-automatic pistol designed by John Moses Browning and manufactured by Colt. It was an evolution of the Colt Model 1900 and was produced in two variants: the Sporting Model and the Military Model. The Model 1902 was chambered in .38 ACP (later .38 Super) and featured a slide serrated at the rear. It introduced several improvements over the Model 1900, including a more reliable extractor and revised barrel bushing. The pistol was used by the US military in limited numbers during the Philippine-American War and World War I.
The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer is a semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning and manufactured by Colt Firearms in the United States. It is chambered for the .38 ACP cartridge and features an exposed hammer, differentiating it from the hammerless Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless. The Pocket Hammer uses a recoil-operated locked breech action with a swinging link. It was produced in the early 20th century as a compact but powerful personal defense weapon.