November 07, 2014
Cartridge is from Ammo Manufacture: Fiocchi 38 Superauto 129gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) [UPC 7-62344-00179-1]
Ballistics Information: 38 Superauto
Muzzle Velocity (claimed): 1180 fps
Muzzle Energy (claimed): 400 ft. lbs
C.O.A.L.: 1.273" - 1.260" (Dimension - A)
Cartridge total weight 199.40 grains
Case: Diameter (B) 0.3822" (C) 0.381" Crimp Diameter 0.3800"
Brass Make/Headstamp: Fiocchi - Brass
Measured Length 0.8950"
Primer: Brass color
Bullet Make/Weight/Construction/Info; Length 0.598"/Dia. 0.3550"-0.354": FMJ Round-Nose Exposed-Base
Measured Weight 128.02grains
Powder Description/Positive ID/Type/Charge Weight: Unknown brand; Flat Square/Rhombus shape; Blackish-Gray color
5.58gr measured 5.69gr calculated
Not tested for velocity
Pictures: Before/After disassembly:
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1362/13695381/24585439/410339451.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1362/13695381/24585439/410339452.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1362/13695381/24585439/410339454.jpg)
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1362/13695381/24585439/410339453.jpg)
The powder looks like S.I.P.E. powder from overseas LOVEX
(http://www.migratoria.it/public/uploadswp/editor/image/Polveri%20sipe-n%20foto%203.jpg)
(SIPE) (VihtaVuori N3SH) ?
Now that is a different looking powder. :)