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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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  1. Eric1979

    38 Special and 357 Mag mixed lot

      1. For Sale
    • $175
    • portland
    • Oregon
    216 rounds of .357 Mag 500 rounds of .38 Special This is a combination of what is left from two different mixed lots I purchased years ago. Little bit of everything in here. $175 for all of it.
  2. JoeIsuzu

    FS Dan Wesson Model 15 .357

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $500
    • Yelm
    • Washington
    Im narrowing down my collection and this ones on the chopping block. Just the pistol I do not have the barrel tool or anything these came with originally This thing shoots great the single action is a hair trigger the double action is smooth. Rifling is still strong bluing is still very good...
  3. ar man

    38 special cci ammo

      1. For Sale
    • $20
    • Keizer
    • Oregon
    I have two 50 round boxes of cci blazer 158gr rn ammo. 20$ per box of 50 rounds
  4. Cerberus Group

    38 Special JHPs

    Been seeing some push back and doubters saying 38 Special JHPs won't expand, so why carry...wait...what? At a bit over 800fps, our 125gr XTPs will get the all important penetration depth, and expansion as well in a round that allows for faster follow up shots. Where's that cake to eat when...
  5. aquariumjunky

    Smith Mod 67(no dash) 38 Special

      1. For Sale
    • $500
    • Brownsville
    • Oregon
    Umm like the title says its a Smith Mod 67 in 38 special (no dash) $500obo (not really sure what's it worth price based off gun broker)
  6. saxon70

    38 Special Ammo.

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $125
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    6 Boxes 50 Rounds Each Remington UMC 38 Special Ammo 130 Grain Full Metal Jacket 1 Box 20 Rounds Federal Premium 38 Special 129 Grain Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point 1 Box 25 Rounds Hornady Critical Defense 38 Special Ammo 90 Grain Hornady FTX 1 Box 50 Rounds Herters 38 Special Total 395...
  7. StereoDeli

    38 special ammo for sale

      1. For Sale
    • $120
    • Albany
    • Oregon
    Selling some 38 special ammo as I no longer use this caliber. I have a total of 200 rounds available 100 rds Winchester 130 gr FMJ 100 rds Blazer 125 gr JHP +P Selling all together
  8. L

    45 ACP FMJ (1250 rounds/$720) and JHP (100 rounds/$155) Factory New Ammo

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $720
    • Tigard
    • Oregon
    Hi, I am looking to sell my 45acp Factory New Ammo. I have: FMJ: 11 boxes - Blazer 230g - $28/box 6 boxes - Federal 230g - $28/box 2 boxes - Winchester 230g (100 rounds per box) 1 can - Remington 230g (200 rounds) $130 = 1250 rounds JHP: 2 boxes - Remington Bonded 185g (20 rounds each)...
  9. OregonSig

    38 Special defense rounds, +P. Great deal!

      1. For Sale
    • $75
    • Springfield
    • Oregon
    Selling off some extra 38 special ammo. Everything you need to know in pics. 200 rounds total, 150 defense rounds. $75 for all of it. I will be driving from Eugene to Portland and back on 7/26 and can meet on the way!
  10. R

    S and w mod 37 air weight 38 special

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $500
    • Tacoma
    • Washington
    Snub nose 38 special. Air weight. Small,.in great.condition. located in Tacoma. Willing to sell or trade for .22 target guns or suppressor host. Call or text me 253 at 361 0527. *Pics shown are not of the actual gun being sold*
  11. NEPrepper

    Done  Good deal on Winchester 38 special

    500 rounds for $199. free shipping too https://www.bereli.com/winchester-ammo-usa38spvp-usa-38-special-130-gr-full-metal-jacket/
  12. DDRanch

    Reloading 38 Special?

    Anyone have a recipe or direction for 125 gr JHP loaded for either a 38 or 357, using T-group powder?
  13. Portland1986

    38 Special Ammo - 250 Rounds - Brass Cased - $95 (SPF)

      1. For Sale
    • $95
    • Portland/Beaverton
    • Oregon
    Selling 250 rounds of 38 Special factory loaded brass cased ammo. Aguila 130 gr FMJ - 100 rounds Federal/American Eagle 158 gr LRN - 50 rounds Federal/American Eagle 130 gr FMJ - 50 rounds Remington UMC 130 gr FMJ - 40 rounds (+ 10 rounds of CCI FMJ to complete the box). Take it all for $95. -...
  14. OregonSig

    38 Special +P Defensive ammo

      1. For Sale
    • $70
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
    Selling 2 boxes (100 rds) of Winchester Ranger 130 grain bonded jacketed hollow point 38 special +P ammunition, 1 box (50 rds) Winchester 125 gr. JHP, and 73 random brass. I'd like to sell the whole lot for $70
  15. Gunbuggy

    357 Mag / 38 Special Lot - Cheap! - 364 rounds

      1. For Sale
    • $99
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    I have 364 rounds of 357/38spc in the following configuration- 214 rounds 357 magnum: -50 rounds blazer 158gr JHP -50 rounds HSM Cowboy Action 158gr semi wadcutter's -114 rounds Prvi Partisan 158gr SJHP 150 rounds 38 special: -100 rounds Herters 130gr FMJ -50 rounds Blazer 125gr FMJ I want...
  16. arakboss

    38 Special, How Low Can You Go?

    Since I am messing around with 38spl loads, I thought this would be a good time to try out some gallery loads. My goal is to develope a load that would be comfortable to shoot, out of my Rossi 92, without hearing protection (and with no suppressor). What's the lowest charge weight in 38spl you...
  17. thdpdx

    357 Magnum & 38 Special Factory Ammunition

      1. For Sale
    • $80
    • Beaverton
    • Oregon
    357 MAG 50 rounds - PMC 158 gr. JSP 6 rounds – Hornady Critical Defense 125 gr. FTX 38 SPL 150 rounds - Winchester 130 gr. FMJ 35 rounds – Hornady Critical Defense 110 gr. FTX All together for $80.00
  18. 808hondacrguy

    SPF Satin Nickel Plated Smith and Wesson 442 38 special J frame revolver for sale SPF

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $350
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
    Another one I am going to try to sell because I want something else lol. This a Smith and Wesson J frame revolver, model 442 no dash chambered in 38 special. Crazy light, nice smooth double action only trigger. Great pocket pistol for summer carry. Factory satin nickel finish. No box or papers...
  19. Zingularity

    Smith & Wesson Model 10-7 .38 Special -- Hong Kong Police issue -- PRISTINE

      1. For Sale
    • $800
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Putting this gem out here for a few days before I list it for auction. Marked "RHKP" for Royal Hong Kong Police. Low rack number. These do not come up often in pristine condition like this one - perfect for a S&W or revolver collection. Will ship for $25. More photos in this link: Photos
  20. WestcoastWes

    CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND a 38 Special Berry's 125 Grain Round Point Thick Plate Recipe

    What the title to the thread says. I want to do some regular target shooting with my Smith and Wesson 10-5, snubbie. I have looked around on the web but cannot find any specific recipes. Berry's descriptions of what it will take are fairly nebulous. Google searches can be frustrating for a...
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