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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:09:41 PM EST
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I have some Mexican friends in Mexico, they are only allowed to gun not chambered in military calibers, so they can own 38super. 38Super is not very popular in the US, ask your Mexican friend is he would like something in 40S&W?
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:10:29 PM EST
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:11:57 PM EST
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Well,they do like the Horsey. I sold a Witness in Super years ago in Dallas.
Told me"It no have the horsey". They will buy Colt's quick. I have a RIA 5" in Super that shoots better than i expected. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:14:46 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have some Mexican friends in Mexico, they are only allowed to gun not chambered in military calibers, such as 38super. 38Super is not very popular in the US, ask your Mexican friend is he would like something in 40S&W? I think it is the non military caliber thing because the prices I see have .38 super selling for the same or more as .45 ACP. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:14:48 PM EST
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1. Colt
2. Colt 3. Colt. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:15:25 PM EST
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I don't know if anybody besides colt and RIA are actively making any.
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:16:48 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Something like this |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:18:53 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't know if anybody besides colt and RIA are actively making any. Iver Johnson makes a few in both sizes,Gov't and Commander. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:20:28 PM EST
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Colt Competition Stainless .38
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:22:13 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Iver Johnson makes a few in both sizes,Gov't and Commander. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:22:13 PM EST
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We like colts. If you swap the RIA to a colt, slap a cash price of $1300, you’ll sell it quick.
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:22:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have some Mexican friends in Mexico, they are only allowed to gun not chambered in military calibers, such as 38super. 38Super is not very popular in the US, ask your Mexican friend is he would like something in 40S&W? Quote HistoryQuoted: I have some Mexican friends in Mexico, they are only allowed to gun not chambered in military calibers, such as 38super. 38Super is not very popular in the US, ask your Mexican friend is he would like something in 40S&W? .38 Super is an illegal caliber in Mexico. This may have been changed in 1971 (i.e., may be it was legal before that) but I can't verify that. It has always been popular there however. Pistols in Mexico. Semi-automatic handguns of caliber no greater than .380 (9mm Browning, 9mm Corto, 9mm Kurz, 9mm Short, and 9 17mm). Left excepted are calibers .38 Super and .38 commander, and also calibers 9mm. [Such as] Mauser, Luger, etc., as well as similar models of the same caliber of the excepted, from other brands. Revolvers of calibers no greater than .38 Special, left excepted is caliber .357 magnum. Land tenure owners, common land owners and farmworkers outside urban zones, may keep and carry, upon registration, one weapon of those already mentioned, or a .22 caliber rifle, or a shotgun of any caliber, except those of a barrel length shorter than 25 inches (635mm) and of caliber greater than 12 gauge (.729" or 18.5 MM). So (legally) a .380 pistol or a .38 special revolver. If you can get the license. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:37:35 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have some Mexican friends in Mexico, they are only allowed to gun not chambered in military calibers, so they can own 38super. 38Super is not very popular in the US, ask your Mexican friend is he would like something in 40S&W? This isn't a Mexican customer. Mexican customer already bought a 9mm. This is a Hispanic customer wanting a .38 Super, which is a pretty common ask among Texas Hispanics. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:40:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Something like this if you're going to post a Vigilink, please post the entire link and not disguise it. Don't know he's wanting to spend that much, but I'll run it past him. https://www.mid wayusa.com/product/1024859698 
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:41:35 PM EST
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I love a .38 Super! In spite of my non-Hispanic heritage.
Low budget, RIA Medium budget Colt High budget Colt I built mine on a SS Caspian frame with the integral magwell and a Colt slide which I rust blued. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:43:08 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I love a .38 Super! In spite of my non-Hispanic heritage. Low budget, RIA Medium budget Colt High budget Colt I built mine on a SS Caspian frame with the integral magwell and a Colt slide which I rust blued. Pics? |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:44:26 PM EST
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.38 Super is one of those calibers that you can fall in love with very easily.
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:44:38 PM EST
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:47:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pics? I don't think any have survived. I can try to take some tomorrow. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:53:21 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't think any have survived. I can try to take some tomorrow. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Pics? I don't think any have survived. I can try to take some tomorrow. Not needed. I always like to look at pretty guns, particularly ones that folks have built, and ATF always wants more data points. 
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:53:27 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't know if anybody besides colt and RIA are actively making any. LaLast I knew Taurus offered one. It even had gold controls and fake pearl grips for maximum pimp factor. Hate to actually recommend Taurus but without building your own there aren't many options for the caliber. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:55:53 PM EST
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So - I just did a survey of my 7 different distributors, and only two have .38 Supers in stock.
All Tanfoglios, not 1911s. PSA lists 12 - all out of stock. Need to call RIA anyway, will see if they can sell me a single. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:57:14 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: LaLast I knew Taurus offered one. It even had gold controls and fake pearl grips for maximum pimp factor. Hate to actually recommend Taurus but without building your own there aren't many options for the caliber. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I don't know if anybody besides colt and RIA are actively making any. LaLast I knew Taurus offered one. It even had gold controls and fake pearl grips for maximum pimp factor. Hate to actually recommend Taurus but without building your own there aren't many options for the caliber. Taurus doesn't list any .38 Supers: https://www.taurususa.com/pistols/taurus-1911 |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:59:16 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well,they do like the Horsey. I sold a Witness in Super years ago in Dallas. Told me"It no have the horsey". They will buy Colt's quick. I have a RIA 5" in Super that shoots better than i expected. 
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Posted: 8/14/2023 6:59:35 PM EST
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DanWesson has two models in 38 Super.
This years Heirloom model has the engraving and is 38 Super. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:00:08 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: if you're going to post a Vigilink, please post the entire link and not disguise it. Don't know he's wanting to spend that much, but I'll run it past him. https://www.mid wayusa.com/product/1024859698 https://media.mwstatic.com/product-images/src/Primary/205/205597a1.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Something like this if you're going to post a Vigilink, please post the entire link and not disguise it. Don't know he's wanting to spend that much, but I'll run it past him. https://www.mid wayusa.com/product/1024859698 https://media.mwstatic.com/product-images/src/Primary/205/205597a1.jpg He probably doesn’t want to spend that much only because he hasn’t seen it. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:01:02 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: LaLast I knew Taurus offered one. It even had gold controls and fake pearl grips for maximum pimp factor. Hate to actually recommend Taurus but without building your own there aren't many options for the caliber. Any 9mm 1911 can be converted to .38 Super with a barrel & magazine change. Shorten the ejector, and you may have to tweak the extractor, (but maybe not). This will also work on a 10mm, though my Delta Elite has been reliable, I consider it a range toy with the non-10mm barrel installed. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:01:35 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I don't know if anybody besides colt and RIA are actively making any. LaLast I knew Taurus offered one. It even had gold controls and fake pearl grips for maximum pimp factor. Hate to actually recommend Taurus but without building your own there aren't many options for the caliber. Taurus doesn't list any .38 Supers: https://www.taurususa.com/pistols/taurus-1911 Must be discontinued. A friend of mine has one. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:05:23 PM EST
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I bought an Armscor 1911 in .38 Super years ago. It shot fine, though the tiny GI sights sucked. I did buy and fit a 9mm barrel to it to shoot it more inexpensively. Other than the sights it was a fine gun.
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:09:09 PM EST
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have some Mexican friends in Mexico, they are only allowed to gun not chambered in military calibers, so they can own 38super. 38Super is not very popular in the US, ask your Mexican friend is he would like something in 40S&W? 38 Super has been illegal in MX for about 50 years. All guns are basically illegal. Tell your Mexican customers to buy a 1911 in 45 like the real Mexicans. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:11:06 PM EST
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Colts.
Seriously - they'll sell to that customer base. I don't understand it but power to them. They'll happily pay Colt pricing too. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:14:09 PM EST
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have some Mexican friends in Mexico, they are only allowed to gun not chambered in military calibers, so they can own 38super. 38Super is not very popular in the US, ask your Mexican friend is he would like something in 40S&W? Not true. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:15:12 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 38 Super has been illegal in MX for about 50 years. All guns are basically illegal. Tell your Mexican customers to buy a 1911 in 45 like the real Mexicans. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I have some Mexican friends in Mexico, they are only allowed to gun not chambered in military calibers, so they can own 38super. 38Super is not very popular in the US, ask your Mexican friend is he would like something in 40S&W? 38 Super has been illegal in MX for about 50 years. All guns are basically illegal. Tell your Mexican customers to buy a 1911 in 45 like the real Mexicans. My Mexican National customers typically buy 9mm Smiths. It's my US citizen Hispanics interested in .38 Calibers legal in Mexico, and who can own them, have already been listed in this thread. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:43:41 PM EST
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I have sold .38 Super COLTS to my Hispanic customers for years. Make sure they are Stainless, Nickel or hard chrome. Gold accents everywhere along with gold and silver grip panels. If you do go with Blued make sure it is COLT shiny blue with gold accents with the afore mentioned grip panels. IF they want something less expensive run other models past them and have them pay up front and make sure it has gold and silver accents, etc. IF you get anything Hard chromed be prepared to take a Dremel to it so stuff will fit again. Good luck with your future customers..
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:46:02 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 38 Super has been illegal in MX for about 50 years. All guns are basically illegal. Not anymore. Because of the Cartels, the Mexican government altered the former gun laws, albeit slightly, to allow more private ownership and carry at the local level. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:50:17 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: if you're going to post a Vigilink, please post the entire link and not disguise it. Don't know he's wanting to spend that much, but I'll run it past him. https://www.mid wayusa.com/product/1024859698 https://media.mwstatic.com/product-images/src/Primary/205/205597a1.jpg Orale! |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:00:01 PM EST
[#37]
Glock 19
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:04:12 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Glock 19 How's that project going? What magazine did you get to fit? |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:08:21 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How's that project going? What magazine did you get to fit? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Glock 19 How's that project going? What magazine did you get to fit? |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:08:36 PM EST
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Quote History[b]Quoted: Glock 19 |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:09:17 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sucks! Quote HistoryQuoted: [b]Quoted: Glock 19 |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:10:15 PM EST
[#42]
Les Baer sells .38 Super in several configurations.
Les Baer Pistols with price list |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:18:40 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not anymore. Because of the Cartels, the Mexican government altered the former gun laws, albeit slightly, to allow more private ownership and carry at the local level. Lol, where do you guys come up with this? |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:23:25 PM EST
[#44]
Tisas makes a 38 super
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:26:01 PM EST
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Someone already mentioned the Colt Competition .38 Super. I second that recommendation. I’ve got one and it’s a great pistol.
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:26:09 PM EST
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Nothing on their export site. https://www.taurusexport.com/en
I did find this https://lsbauctions.com/21656/taurus-model-pt38s-pt-38-s-stainless-gold-38-super-semi-automatic-pistol/ Seems to be the model to search for. https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/11872/taurus+pt38+.38+super+stainless+fs |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:29:00 PM EST
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TISAS had that chromed 38 Super but they'd own the segment with some more aggressive production.
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:31:24 PM EST
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I used to have a Colt 1911 in .38 super and the ammo was never all that cheap, even 20 years ago.
During a road trip I found a gun shop near orchards that I guess got a lot of hispanic/migrant business. Had Winchester white box for $7.99 for 50 rounds of .38 super. All the local places wanted twice that much. Ended up buying like 10 boxes. Recently I was cleaning out my parents garage and found an empty box with the price tag. Just made me shake my head when compared to how much it cost today. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:38:14 PM EST
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Highly polished colts with the Virgin Mary on the grips will sell quickly . Gold and silver inlays are gtg . The more bling the better . Mexican flag is gtg . Think shiny , flashy , over the top style stuff . And make it very expensive ! Some of them will look like beggars but will pull out a wad of cash that would choke a burro . And get up to date on texican slang . Don’t overly insult them , but if you can get their friends to fuck with them about being “pinche” , you will make more profit !
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Posted: 8/14/2023 8:43:20 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Highly polished colts with the Virgin Mary on the grips will sell quickly . Gold and silver inlays are gtg . The more bling the better . Mexican flag is gtg . Think shiny , flashy , over the top style stuff . And make it very expensive ! Some of them will look like beggars but will pull out a wad of cash that would choke a burro . And get up to date on texican slang . Don’t overly insult them , but if you can get their friends to fuck with them about being “pinche” , you will make more profit ! I'll make more profit if they come back. |
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