| Production: | 1.2 Million |
| Caliber: | 9 mm Para |
| Magazine Capacity: | 8 |
| Action: | Double only |
| Overall Length: | 216 mm |
| Barrel Length: | 125 mm |
| Overall Height: | 137 mm |
| Sight Radius: | 178 mm |
The P38 proved of tough construction and very simple to use. As proof, its production was resumed by the Bundeswehr as the P1.
The Chilean, Norwegian, Portuguese and German armed forces are still the major users of these weapons today.
The 9mm ammunition the 08 left the barrel at an initial velocity of 355 meters per second
