.38 ACP Broomhandle Problems, Help!

Steve Richards · 10-13-2010, 02:02 AM

Mauser made a few model 30 pistols in a round called 9mm Mauser Export. It was almost as hot as a .357 Magnum. With a new bolt stop the gun should be good for .38ACP with that in mind. Astra also made some of theirs for 9mm Largo. I would get a reloading book or Cartridges of The World book and look up whatever information I could find on those cartridges.

Keep in mind that the gun is 70-80 years old and would reflect the metalurgy of the time. If you want to shoot hot loads, get a Ruger Blackhawk.

Unfortunaltly a couple of years back I passed on a chance to buy one in 9mm Export. I have rgretted it since.

Steve

10-13-2010, 02:02 AM	#8
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mauser made a few model 30 pistols in a round called 9mm Mauser Export. It was almost as hot as a .357 Magnum. With a new bolt stop the gun should be good for .38ACP with that in mind. Astra also made some of theirs for 9mm Largo. I would get a reloading book or Cartridges of The World book and look up whatever information I could find on those cartridges. Keep in mind that the gun is 70-80 years old and would reflect the metalurgy of the time. If you want to shoot hot loads, get a Ruger Blackhawk. Unfortunaltly a couple of years back I passed on a chance to buy one in 9mm Export. I have rgretted it since. Steve