Rudy Flores. He and forty other Rangers resigned to avoid serving under Ma Ferguson. Shot at point blank range, Hamer snatched the jammed gun out of the assassins hand when a second assailant started blazing away at Hamer. Winchester offers FMJ loadings at 1,100 fps, Sig Sauer offers a FMJ loading as well. Walker wanted a handgun that was extremely powerful at close range. Hamer took such murder and corruption personally and wrote a detailed expos of the the bankers murder machine which he handed out in Austin. These loads offer excellent feed reliability. An excellent representative for Wilson Combat! Francis Augustus Hamer (March 17, 1884 July 10, 1955) is best known for ambushing Bonnie and Clyde in 1934. Shot well and handled very similar to a baby eagle. For nay sayers, look at the ballistics compared to a 9mm or .38 Special and you will understand. Hinton called his Congressman, got a BAR from the government and a back seat full of ammunition, and learned how to shoot the roaring automatic rifle.. Texas Ranger Jack Dean's Custom 1911 .38 Super. Colt Officers Model "King Super Target" .38 Spl PRICE DROP. Great Britain took delivery of 1429 1911s in .38 Super in the 30s to . Caliber: .38 Colt Special Overall condition as seen in photos. All rights reserved. Energy equals the current watered-down .357 Magnum. I enjoyed my super so much the other 3 went in the safe and stayed there till now. Read on. The Barrow gang is believed to have killed at least nine police officers and several civilians in the course of its crime wave. Stephen F. Austin probably never anticipated the historical impact of his organizing a small civilian group to provide protection for immigrants into Tejas. got one from RIA, chromed and all controls gold plated love it . The effectiveness of the caliber cannot be argued. I loved my .38 super so much i bought a colt competition series a few years ago. Very Safe. I recently fitted a 38 Super barrel to my Rock Island 1911 in 9mm. The .38 Super was introduced in the 1911 handgun in 1929 to arm peace officers with a hard-hitting handgun that offered good penetration against the new breed of mechanized thug. Most competitive race guns at that time were using nothing but .38 Super. Always carried 1911 in .45 cal but when I tried the .38 super it was an instant change of heart! Paras quality sometimes left much to be desired, but the best Paras are excellent handguns. With the bull barrel there is no bushing used in the slide so the problem of bushing breakup that some Colt officer-sized guns have experienced is now a thing of the past. Your gun and its caliber are a tool to be used for sport shooting, hunting, and self-defense. This gun is in excellent condition and is covered by Dury's Lifetime Warranty. Over the next four years, they became household names before their deaths at the hands of a Texas posse that had been tracking the gang since it helped break several friends out of a Texas jail. In 1928, The Texas Bankers Association gave rewards to officers that set up certain petty criminals to be killed so that corrupt police officers could collect the rewards and pay finders fees. 9mm, 45 acp and 40 s&w. At the time, you had to know not to fire a .38 Super in older Colt 1903 pistols. Serial Number: NONE. How about compared to the .45 ACP? The .38 Super was particularly popular in Texas and over 200,000 were produced between 1929 and 1970. He ordered the lower courts injunction stayed, and the ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court. Thus, Johnson was off the ballot in the general election unless Johnson could do something quickly. Two of these 22 round magazine equipped death machines were confiscated in a raid on John Dillingers apartment in St. Paul in April of 1933. . 1939 Super .38 serial number 32239 - in new condition with original box, . Why so popular South of the border? The pistol pictured was presented to Highway patrolman Glenn Elliott in 1956. GA Sales: 62. It will be robust and potent equipment, because when working alone only the best will do. Talk about a tack driver, fun to shoot gun. The Shooter's Log, is to provide informationnot opinionsto our customers and the shooting community. I haven't had any issues whatsoever and have a good 3k rounds of this stuff thru my 2 guns. Jun 25, 2019. Hamers first stint as a Texas Ranger was with Captain John H. Rogerss Company C. In his first assignment he put a stop to murders and riots in the Rio Grande Valley that, notwithstanding the efforts of federal troops, had been raging unabated for many months. today it is in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco. One often hears that the Texas Rangers and other Texans were among Colt's best customers for the early Super .38. Hinton requested a BAR because he knew that the lawmen would be up against more than one BAR that Barrow had stolen from a National Guard armory and with which Barrow had already gunned down several peace officers. I had Republic Forge build me a 1911 in 9mm and also included the 38 super barrel and spring. I agree that the round can stand its own with the 9 and .45. than 9 out of that platform @ 1200 FPS. Couple tips / strong suggestions: Got my grouping back, sold the glock. First, gangsters (Dillinger, Nelson, etc.) A tribute to the revered Commercial Government Model pistols of the past, the 1911 Classic features the Series 70 firing system and rollmarks, national match barrel, staked on front sights, and spurred hammer. Im glad for that because todays Texas Rangers, just like those hard men who came before, still work in harms way. Ships from Tallahassee, FL, United States. The Democratic State Central Committee proclaimed Johnson the winner of the primary by a 29-28 vote (then a deal was consummated in which states rights Democrats were run out of the convention) while Stevenson was granted an injunction by the federal district court. Competition shooters are .38 Super Auto fanatics. We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. Inside the slide is a heavy tapered (cone) barrel, running above a standard-length recoil spring guide rod with an open-end reverse plug. I have 40 years of experience handloading, so its not because Im a noob. recoil spring and a shock-buff. The rifle was modified to accept a police only 15-round magazine. 1894 the family moved to Oxford in Llano County and Frank worked in his dads blacksmith shop. Kimber Custom Shop made only 260 Stainless Gold Match SE II in .38 Super in 2001. Hamer was still on his feet as one of the fleeing hit men turned to shoot. His trial practice in Texas made him one of the greatest trial lawyers ever to try a case in a state known for famous trial lawyers. Regarding Bobs message from about an hour and a half ago, I dont think you should even bother with shopping around, especially for a caliber you wont find everywhere, like you would a 9mm or .45 ACP. The stage was now set for Frank Hamer to accept a commission to hunt down the Barrow Gang as a special investigator for the prison system. Hamer only had one good hand left but he dropped his opponent dead. Wow! My next project is an AMT Back Up in 40 S&W that I recently converted to 357 Sig and would like also make into 38 Super if I could find a barrel. Second, gangster use of the .38 Super to telling effect was known and thugs had even hammered the .38 Super into the extremely deadly machine pistol configuration. It is a popular caliber in countries that ban civilian ownership of military caliber weapons. This is where I am supposed to say, and the result was the Wilson Combat Texas Ranger Model. Well, not exactly, as I found out when I requested one. The frame is undercut at the front strap trigger-guard juncture, for a higher grip, and the front strap and flat mainspring housing are checkered in an effective 30-lpi pattern. Four of his five brothers also became Texas Rangers. I chose an inexpensive Swenson barrel from Brownells for this project. I have a Les Baer 38 Super and an STI DVC Ltd in 38 Super. Picked up 150 Rounds of 38 Super by mistake. The guy swung the axe and Hamer blasted him. *As a reloader for 30 yrs, Ive also used .357 (copper plated) boolits. Does anyone know how I can obtain ammunition ? Coke Robert Stevenson (March 20, 1888 June 28, 1975) was the only 20th century Texas politician to serve as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, as Lieutenant Governor and then as governor. Some are accurate, but most require a Bar-Sto barrel for best results. Scared him 1/2 to death at a Dennys one day. Like many lawmen of his era, Hamer adorned Old Lucky with carved pearl stocks,. As long as I do my bit, its a straight shooter. Throwback Thursday: Does Anyone Still Use the .38 Super? I use the Colt Combat Commander. Tangfolio Match Elite chambered in 9mm. After acquiring his first Wilson Combat pistol, Trace McDonald started competing in USPSA matches. DISCLAIMER: Some firearms can be sold on our sales floor before they are removed from web. Out of stock. No FTF, as long as no lead exposed @ tip. The .38-caliber revolver taped to Bonnie Parkers inner thigh when she and Clyde Barrow were killed by a Texas posse in 1934 has been made federally compliant and will be auctioned later this week. I liked it so much I bought the other three calibers when released. Full Details More from this Seller. Was an excellent firearm but I let it wiggle its way out of my collection and into one of my buddys who had become obsessed about acquiring it till he offered a deal that I couldnt pass up. Frank Hamer, had its serial numbers obliterated in the heyday of Bonnie and Clyde's reign of terror, prompting Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) officials to issue a new number to make the handgun legal. The lynching of a black prisoner in Sherman started when George Hughes, a farm hand, admitted to raping a white woman. The unfortunate rarity of any sort of bulk ammunition and the corresponding magazines makes it more of a niche type of weapon but they are worth the extra effort. Gun is heavy but soaks recoil nicely, shoots straight. remarkably easy to handload. If you want to know more about Glenn Elliiott, he has written two books: A Ranger's Ranger and Still A Ranger's Ranger. Stevenson wanted to examine the tally sheets in the ballot box for Precinct 13; i.e.,fraudulent poll and tally lists for his opponent, then Congressman Lyndon Johnson. After that the reputation of the weapon (and my dad) seemed to quiet things down nicely. Is there a reference for the 6 1/2 inch Triplelock? Hamer also owned many other guns. Burley Auction Group - TEXAS RANGER COLLECTION/ESTATE AUCTION - TEXAS RANGER COLLECTION/ESTATE AUCTION - New Braunfels, . Texas Rangers are an independent lotalways have beenperhaps from that time alone riding horseback across the vast expanse of Texas. The gang murdered two Texas Highway Patrol officers at Grapevine, Texas. There can be no other gun with a closer association to Bonnie Parker than the one taped to her body at her death.. The lawyers got to look at the records just long enough to make notes and it soon became apparent that Lyndon Johnson had engaged in a massive election fraud that was unprecedented even by the standards then prevalent in Texas where ranchers and political bosses were able to deliver blocs of voters to candidates willing to pay the highest price. The Colt Walker was created in the mid-1840s in a collaboration between Texas Ranger Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker (1817-1847) and American firearms inventor Samuel Colt (1814-1862), building upon the earlier Colt Paterson design. Its true, the cartels love it because it is a non-military caliber and subsequently not banned in Mexico. Hamer left the Rangers and then returned again in 1921, transferring to Austin where he served as Senior Ranger Captain. Hamer stuffed a blue steel Colt commercial automatic in his belt and it is this gun that is most interesting to this writer. Then acquired a Colt Defender and that, I thought, settled it. At about 9:15 AM just after the thundering torrent of lead subsided, Frank Hamer, Sr. approached the 1934 Ford V8 with his 1911 style .38 Super drawn. Ive shot it a few times but have semi-retired the gun because of age and value but its still a good shooter. As a result, the American Tactical recently announced the company will offer two new bolt-action rifle systems from Black Creek Labs. At the age of 24 years old, Hamer established and maintained order in Navasota. What drew me to the round was the cool history and the cool factor (and yeah, its cool, lol). Ive been around Rangers, guns, and popping primers, and they all can shoot. . Following the success of its initial collaboration with Vertx, Premier Body Armor announces its continued partnership. Ahhhh, the good old days. To me, affinity for those two rounds would go hand in hand. But when you are not much from arms length of a life and death situation I suggest a 45acp in 180 xtp hollow point. My son went from a intelegence analyst to a diplomatic security agent and was only allowed a issued 9mm for his side arm. Trace made a good choice with the Professional! The result, no matter which Wilson Combat pistol, is a piece of fighting equipmentalmost a piece of artdesigned and built to work every time the trigger is pulled. It was my Grandfathers gun and one of my favorite in the gun safe. One is the Colt Competition 1911, one is the Taurus PT and the third one is an EAA Witness, which holds 17 + 1 rounds. Hamer stood in the doorway of the bank and a long confrontation ensued until finally Parrs gunmen walked away. Guns International #: 101277151 Seller's Inventory #: 219948. Same ballistics as .357 mag. Have a EAA Witness Compact converted to 38 Super and it is a tack driver. Thanks for your article, it helped shed some light on the history, i might try to pick up another 1911 in that caliber. Regardless, any load tested had more than enough accuracy to put paid to a miscreant. Note that I give the same respect to the 357sig as the 38 super, both available in concealed carry frame size. The Rock Island is a fun gun to fire and use. I now carry the .45 ACP. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about our newest giveaways. In my opinion, the 9mm has been outdated since 1911. Complementing the overall design are the handsome rosewood grips checkered in the classic "double diamond" pattern on this Colt .45 Pistol. In those days, the lawmen were revolver men. Bond Arms Texas Defender; Bond Arms The Texan, Derringer BATX; Bravo Company Mfg Recce 11 MCMR; . The .38 ACP fired a 130-grain bullet at 1,100 fps. There were several reasons why the .38 Super didnt take off as Colt hoped it would. heavier recoil spring. You cant beat going online to find a gun that youre looking for, and I can just about guarantee that youd find 38 Supers on GunBroker, to name just one place. $901.00 $901.00. However my Dad shot on the 4th Army pistol team in the 50s and they shot 22, 38 Super, and 45 autos all in the 45 frame. Bring out the 38 super for fun matches. Its too bad, that it didnt take off the way Colt intended, because it is a good round that most likely would have had a stellar LEO career. I usually carry the handgun with Wilson Combat magazines. It has its niche of followers among competition shooters. , Colt revolvers with detachable shoulder stocks, 1873 Colt Single Action Revolver, Ranger Cal Aten, 1873 Winchester Rifle, Ranger J. The smaller-diameter .38 Super in its hottest loads offer greater penetration against light cover than the .45 ACP or 9mm cartridges. The cop in the bunch and 2 of 4 others all had 38 super weapons within a month. In 1971, they received an out-of-court settlement. Calling all crime buffs: Here's your shot at history. Little did anyone with whom Bill Wilson began his 1911 shooting, well over three decades ago, realize his interest in Colt 1911s would prove such a driving factor in his life. I shoot the .38 Super from a couple of Tanfoglios. . The Professionals groups were a little larger than I might have expected, but including this pistol, I have only test fired two .38 Super handguns. In addition, it includes a custom serial number and a commemorative coin with a pouch. The town had seen over one hundred men killed in shootouts but the town became tame while Hamer was the city marshal. Its low muzzle blast, light recoil and accuracy are hard to duplicate. I now have a 18 shot, 3 caliber 1911. Ted Hinton had hit the car 17 out of 30 shots with his Thompson submachine gun and hadnt penetrated the car body. Thats my take, now take your best shot to change my mind.. When asked by one of the rioters whether he would surrender the prisoner, Hamer replied,Any time you feel lucky come on, but when you start up the stairway once more, there is going to be many funerals in Sherman. This quieted the crowd for twenty or thirty minutes according to Hamers official statement. Shipping, Payment & Auction Policies. In mid-March Henry Methvins family contacted law enforcement in Louisiana. Texas became a proving ground and nearly the only market for Colt's revolutionary product. They cost me $35.00 a box, so $105.00 is nothing to sneeze at. I even doubt his first efforts at pistolsmithing caused anyone to say, Hey, why dont you found a world-class pistolsmithing company? Many handgun aficionados did kitchen table pistolsmithing then, usually inspired by George Nontes Pistolsmithing. The .38 Super used the same case and 130-grain FMJ bullet as the old .38 Automatic, but the brass held a heftier powder charge, zinging the bullet past the muzzle at 1,215 feet per second (fps) and 426 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, making the .38 Super, at the time of its introduction, the most powerful semi-automatic pistol cartridge in the world . Legal Statement. Deputy Oakley fired the opening burst from his Remington Model 8. My Para-Ordnance is middle of the road. Fortunately, the Texas Ranger Museum and Hall of Fame in Waco, Texas would prove to be a valuable resource. So if the ammunition is marked .38 Super +P, it is still a .38 Super. A 2.5 to 3-inch group for five shots at 25 yards is the standard. Colt 1911 Heritage .38 Super Full-Size Stainless Pistol with Custom Scroll Engraving Notify Me When Available; Brand: Colt; Item Number: O1911C-SS38-DHM; Colt 1911 Government 38 Super Semi-Auto Pistol with Blued Finish and Wood Grips $949.99; Notify Me When Available; Hamer also provided a restraining influence during a Depression era race riot. Stevenson and Hamer met the lawyers at the Alice Hotel and Hamer told them to take off their coats so that the well-armed gangs employed by the Duke of Duvall,George Parr, would know that they were unarmed. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I jumped in and took one shot just to see how the Professional handled. I first discovered the .38 Super when I read one of Stephen Hunters Bob Lee Swagger books. Estimate $150 - $300. And of course, all of the preceding is fitted by one of Wilson Combats skilled smiths, using CNC-machined internal parts, and the entire package dehorned. It filled the gap between the .45 Colt and the .38 Special. I have a rule for my autos: after it fits in the cartridge gauge, I still load them into a clip and prove they can chamber. My father said that one reason she had the gun taped to the inside of her leg was that, in those days, no gentlemen officer would search a woman where she had it taped Sometime later, my father gave this gun to Buster Davis who had been a Texas Ranger and was, at the time, an FBI Agent.. I find very few people casually shoot the Super. Throwback Thursday: Taurus Judge Range Report, ATI Milsport SGA 410 All the Advantages of an AR in .410, Ruger SR1911 LW Commander The Lightweight .45 ACP, Rifle Hack: Sighting for 100 Yards at a Distance of 25 Yards, Throwback Thursday: All About Bullet Grain. Colt was discontinuing the long-serving .38 ACP automatic and wished to introduce a mid bore to replace it. Over the years, the pistol was chambered for .45 ACP, .38 Super, 9 mm, .22 LR and various. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. These grips dont just look good, they provide exceptional control. "Bob" Berryman in 1969 and production began in 1970 with a total of 1,000 manufactured. Home Texas Ranger Museum Artifacts & Exhibits Firearms Colt 38 Super . Sort By: 19 Item(s) Show. One is a Taurus and the other is a Colt. Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore reserves the right to modify or change pricing information or descriptions without notice. In those days, Republicans had no possibility of winning a Senatorial race and the ruling ensured that Johnson was elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas. NO COLLECTION TOO BIG OR SMALL My 45 ACP (handload and hot) was stuck between the second and third books. That afternoon, the lynch mob threw gasoline into the courthouse; the rangers attempted to rescue the prisoner while the mob prevented firemen from putting out the fire and cut their hoses. I bought a RIA 1911 in .38 super because everybody has a 1911 in .45. Love the gun and caliber. bullets topping 1400 fps. I would recommend it for any novice shooter or women; especially the unfortunately short-lived downsized frame which made it an excellent choice for concealed carry or purses. While I have relegated most of my collection to the comfort of the safe, I loved the pistol and carried it for years. The .38 Super was designed to fire a 130-grain bullet at the 1,300 feetper- second (fps) threshold while the .38 ACP was in the 1,100 fps range. The 9mm and .38 Super will be the same size frame, while the latter hits harder. SS 5" w/KNIFE 1 OF 500 (TALO) Out of stock View Details . I am thinking of finding them a new home and cant find much info as far as value. Would even use as a carry gun. Got out and bought a new Glock as they were the new kids on the block. ATF understands the importance of this historically significant firearm, Guy Thomas, Special Agent in Charge of the ATFs Boston field division, said in a news release. Serial numbers 1TR to 200TR were reserved for the deluxe engraved examples. One of my favorites! I shoot 38 super in a RIA 1911 that my gunsmith set up The mob succeeded in breaking open the vault and dragging Hughes dead body behind a car, then hanging it from a tree where they set it on fire. After the Hollywood version of Bonnie and Clyde, Mrs. Frank Hamer and Frank Hamer, Jr., sued Warner Bros.-Seven Arts for the defamatory manner in which the movie depicted the famous lawman. Five days later Barrow and Methvin killed Constable Cal Campbell and kidnapped Commerce, Oklahoma Chief of Police Percy Boyd. Its a good-looking pistol! Got my Star in 1970 and the Colt in the early 1980s. Have mounted a red dot as my eyes are weaker. Working primarily along the South Texas border, Hamer became known as an expert shot. I have three .38 Supers and enjoy them very much. Cartledge provides some interesting comments that contradict the conventional belief that Hamer also toted a 1911 pistol in .45 ACP: Two months later, Frank Hamer opted for the Remington .35 as his hole puncher and he picked an interesting pistol to go with his quick-pointing rifle. Colt .38 Super SN:1575 MFG:1929 Colt. It was given to the museum by Mrs. Clyde Decker in honor of Sheriff Bill Decker and offers an early example of the standard Commander. In 1905, he captured a horse thief while he was working on a ranch in West Texas. per page . It features straight-to-the-rear trigger compression, a low bore axis, a grip that fits most hands well, and excellent speed into action. Colt designed the .38 Super with its Government 1911 platform in mind. Their deaths ended a legendary Depression-era crime spree that spanned the central U.S. and included holdups of more than a dozen banks and scores of small shops and gas stations. The Mission of Cheaper Than Dirt! Keep checking back to browse our constantly changing inventory of collectible Colt guns and Colt revolvers for sale or see a full list of our new arrivals. This is an easier cartridge to master than the .45 and has two more rounds of magazine capacity. I have several 1911s and handguns whose calibers run the gamut from .22 through .45 ACP But my .38 Super is by far my smoothest, easiest and most comfortable handgun I own, hands down. The 9mm is not my choice short of shooting at paper. A .38 Super fired in a .38 ACP could prove disastrous. The Pre-War Colt .38 Super or "Super 38" were produced from 1929-1945. I just dont see the appeal. , https://www.texasranger.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Firearms-Colt-Super38-1024x671.jpg. I recently came across a 1929 Super .38 that also came from Texas. When Stevenson sent lawyers to Alice demanding to see the voting records (pursuant to Texas voting statutes) their lawful demands were refused. Got the 38 Super bug a little late to convert one of my Glocks since the source for the barrels dried up. It was well known in Texas that Hamer had killed fifty-three men, been wounded seventeen times and left for dead more than once. While this is often the stated purpose of the .38 Super, there were two other roles that were more important on a commercial basis. Since then I now buy nothing but 38 super mags for both the 9mm/38 Supers, and have never had any feeding issues in the 9mm with either 115 or 124 gr. I have that love very much I shoot it in bulleye comp at 50 feet it is great but I need brass for my gun if any body has some get me I will pay for it thank you all. "TEXAS RANGER" is on the left side of the barrel. COLT 1911 45 ACP STAINLESS . The first consideration is a 38 Super barrel. I accidentally bought 38 super rounds through the mail and realized my mistake. First, a frame handling eight-round Wilson magazines, for a nine-shot capacity, and one on which you can always get all your fingers. Firing System: External Hammer Frame Material: Steel Magazine Type: Single Stack Magazine Barrel Configuration: Single Rifled Barrel: Yes Minimum Pull Length: 0 in. I had an EAA Witness in 38 super ,thats right a HI CAP! He was a conservative Democrat who loved the Constitution and believed that the federal government needed to let states like Texas take control of their own destinies at a time when Truman and the national Democrats were desperately seeking a deal to force out states rights Democrats that were threatening to keep Texas out of Trumans clutches. The first thing on the list is determining the parts needed to make the transition to 38 Super. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Add to Wish List. Serial # 16205 Manufactured in 1891. Love my Colt 1911 in .38 super. Colt 1911 Heritage .38 Super Full-Size Stainless Pistol with Custom Scroll Engraving. The March, 1992 issue of Guns and Ammos HANDGUNS FOR SPORT AND DEFENSE magazine contains an interview with Frank Hamer Jr. who confirmed that his fathers Colt was a .38 Super. Is it good for self-defense? Out of stock View Details . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 100 Texas Ranger Trail Waco, TX 76706 (254) 750-8631 [email protected] 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Last guest admitted at 4:30 p.m. Interstate 35 at Southbound (from Dallas) Exit 335C or Northbound (from Austin) Exit 334B in M. T. Gonzaullas, 1921 Thompson Sub-Machine Gun, Ranger H. Purvis, 1950 Colt .38 Super, Ranger Glenn Elliott, 1857 Manhattan Firearms Co. "Navy" Revolver, Capt. Cheaper Than Dirt and Academy Sports both offer good supplies, and the Internet lists a number of suppliers, both foreign and domestic. The mob, estimated at 5,000 people, then proceeded to burn black businesses. A gentleman in Texas made the gun up for me and I am very happy with it. They seem to have been imported during the 1930's, designed to look roughly like a Colt Single Action ( for the cowboy fans ) but in double action. I dont need it for a semi-auto, I need it for a revolver.. Cabelas sales are final, so what do I do now? Finally, after the last batch of rounds, which I paid extra attention to the details, still had an alarmingly high rejection rate, I finally said I had enough and sold it for a 10mm. Can a 9mm barrel be used in a Metro Arms 1911 38 super? or redistributed. Add to this, all his SAA pistols were short barreled. If you have a question about an item, please call or e-mail for more information before placing your order. Ralph Rohatsch was a friend and associate of my father, who was the sheriff of San Patricio, County Texas . Of course the .38 Super Auto is still in use. Joined: Oct 2004. The answer would be yes. Slides wear a set of Wilson Combats Tactical Pyramid sights and ejection ports are lowered and flared. No single model could . This is simply because the original before the +P designation was a development of the .38 ACP. It can be carried SA/DA (as you seem to prefer) OR cocked-and-locked (as I prefer). Veteran Deputy Bob Alcorn had chugged away with his hefty Browning Automatic Rifle and ripped some respectable holes all the way through the car. Trimming, taper crimping, careful selection of bullets, everything still resulted in many rejects that didnt chamber properly. Notify Me When Available. Winchester Ranger 9mm; Wolf 223 Ammo; Wolf Ammo; Gun Models. By any standard, the caliber and the 1911 handgun are excellent defensive or tactical choices. All rights reserved. Needless to say, a less than nice neighborhood. Nor could Browning have anticipated the affinity the Texas Rangers would develop for his slab-slided handful of firepower soon after its introductionor Bill Wilsons 60 years later. Git!, he admonished and then, Fall back!. The Colt .38 Super Model Automatic pistol was first introduced in 1929 as a variation on the Colt Government Model 45 but chambered for the powerful new 38 Super cartridges. I own 2 Colt 1911 ( gov model and custom shop) and they are amazing! Bill Wilson and Trace understood this, and Wilson had a simple solution: Offer each Ranger any 1911 Wilson Combat made, modified as they requested, but with special Texas Ranger markings. Mexican law forbids the sale or possession of any firearm chambered in a military caliber. Its a little bulky for concealed carry, but its under the seat of whatever vehicle I happen to be driving.
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