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38-spc

Cartridge
The .38 Smith & Wesson Special (commonly .38 Special, .38 Spl, or .38 Spc, pronounced "thirty-eight special") is a rimmed, centerfire cartridge designed by Smith & Wesson. It is most commonly used in revolvers, although some semi-automatic pistols and carbines also use this round. The .38 Special was the standard service cartridge of most police departments in the United States from the 1920s to the early 1990s, and was also a common sidearm cartridge used by soldiers in World War I. In other parts of the world, it is known by its metric designation of 9×29.5mmR or 9.1×29mmR.

Noted for its accuracy and manageable recoil, the .38 Special remains the most popular revolver cartridge in the world more than a century after its introduction. It is used for target shooting, formal target competition, personal defense, and for hunting small game.

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    357 SOLD

      1. For Sale
    • $150
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
    Selling all together as a whole lot. Defensive 357 ammo 150 rounds of Remington HTP 60 rounds Barnes TAC XTP 25 Underwood 180gr See photos for more info. SOLD
  2. B

    Winchester 38 Special 130gr

      1. For Sale
    • $100
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    250 rounds
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    38 Special Bulk sale

      1. For Sale
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Greetings, I'm selling off a bulk sale of ammo that I come across in auction, estate sales etc. Pricing follows below along with attached pictures! PRICES NEGOTIABLE Will deliver up to 30 miles out from Portland, and will deliver further out (All Oregon, Washington, and even Idaho) depending on...
  4. BattleReadyBunny

    Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 2 snob nose 38 special

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $380
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Price: $380, buyer pays transfer or shipping Only Accepting Trades for following; no other trades will be responded to. * Sig Sauer Romeo-x Compact Enclosed - Red 6 MOA * Surefire XC3 WML * Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X * Aimpoint CompM4s *(Cash in either direction) Location: Vancouver, WA Preferred...
  5. ZS27

    1970s Rossi 38 special

      1. For Sale
    • $275
    • Bend
    • Oregon
    I inherited this from my uncle who told me he bought it back in the 70s when he was up in Alaska. I don't think he ever shot it very much. Action is great the blueing is excellent. It is a model m58
  6. Wdaniel

    38 Special ammo

      1. For Sale
    • $1
    • Stayton
    • Oregon
    40 rds ( 2 boxes)- Speer Gold Dot 135 GR GDHP -$1.40 per round 50 rds ( 1 box) - Magtech 158GR FMC-Flat- $.45 per round 50 rds ( 1 box) - Remington 158GR Lead RN- $.60 per round 100 rds (2 boxes)- Remington UMC 130GR - $.50 per round 90 rds ( 1 box plus partial box) - American Eagle 158GR...
  7. orier

    Taurus 38 special 856. Carry setup

      1. For Sale
    • $260
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    100 rounds of 158 grain tmc. Shot around 50 rounds through it. Don't use it much. Iwb holster and owb holster. Speed loaders and speed holster. Lock and key. Buyer pays fees. Travel 30 minutes from Portland. Maybe trade. Meet at FFL.
  8. G

    Ruger LCR 38 Special w/ Lasermax

      1. For Sale
    • $325
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Very clean revolver. In good shape. No box or papers. $325 I can meet in the Washington County area for the transfer.
  9. M

    Ruger SP101 2.25 inch Blued 357 Magnum 38 Special revolver new had trigger job done from Clark County Gun Smithing 5 round

      1. For Sale
    • $600
    • Ridgefield
    • Washington
  10. 1Getaway

    Pietta 1858 Steel Frame 38 Special

      1. For Trade
    • $500
    • BROOKINGS
    • Oregon
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  11. gregfisher

    9mm, 38 special, 357 magnum ammunition for sale

      1. For Sale
    • $14
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
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  12. ItsLunchBOX

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      1. For Sale
    • $325
    • Beavertton
    • Oregon
    For sale (No Trades) S&W Model 642-2 Airweight .38spl +P, 5 rd. revolver Bought new, probably only ~30 rounds through it, just didn't get comfortable with it. Original box, manuals and lock. $325 plus buyer pays transfer fees. Can meet in the Beaverton area at preferred FFL, A Cut Above...
  13. BVB

    PMC Bronze 38 Spec 132gr FMJ (Pending Sale)

      1. For Sale
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    250rds PMC Bronze 38Spec 132gr FMJ (5) 50rd boxes of Factory ammo $90 Pickup in Portland/Vancouver Area
  14. S

    Stainless Taurus 856 .38 Special, 6-shot 2" Snubby

      1. For Sale
    • $300
    • Salem
    • Oregon
    Great shooting little carry revolver. Steel frame, keeps it comfortable. Replaced the god awful grips Taurus uses on these with a pair of Hogue grips that make it MUCH easier to shoot well. Groups immensely shrunk immediately when I swapped them out. Not a ton of rounds through it, maybe a few...
  15. N

    Remington UMC 38 Special Mega Pack

      1. For Sale
    • $100
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    250 rounds cases Remington UMC 38 Special 130gr FMJ $100
  16. N

    PMC 38 Special 300 rd Battle Packs

      1. For Sale
    • $120
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Three 300 round battle packs, PMC 38 Special 132gr FMJ $120 each UPDATE: ALL *SPF*
  17. N

    PMC 38 Special Cases

      1. For Sale
    • $300
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    (2) 1000 round cases PMC 38 Special 132gr FMJ $300 each Update: Both cases *SPF*
  18. N

    38 Special Ammo Inc.

      1. For Sale
    • $150
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    7 boxes + partial box of 21 rounds. 38 Special, 125 grain, TMC $150 for all 3 boxes left + partial box of 21 rounds for $60 ***SPF***
  19. N

    38 Special Federal American Eagle

      1. For Sale
    • $150
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    8 boxes of Federal American Eagle .38 Special, 130 grain FMJ $150 for all ***SPF***
  20. D

    Ruger LCR .38 Special w/ Hogue Tamer Monogrip

      1. For Sale
    • $395
    • Oregon City
    • Oregon
    ***For Sale Ruger LCR. Rarely Used/Mint Condition (original owner). The LCR is rugged and built to last. The Hogue grip soaks up a lot of recoil, and the polymer frame absorbs quite a bit more. It is easier to shoot and more controllable than conventional, metal-frame .38s weighing several...
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