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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. PiratePast40

    38 Special Ammo

      1. For Sale
    • $200
    • Salem
    • Oregon
    38 Special Ammunition - 550 Rounds Total - $200 for all 3 Boxes Winchester 38 Special 130g FMJ, 100 Round Value Packs 1 Box Fiocchi 38 Special 130g FMJ, 50 Rounds 2 Boxes Freedom Munitions 38 Special 125gr Flat Point FMJ, Federal brass cases) (50 rounds/box) 2 Boxes Freedom Munitions 38...
  2. Luvmegrandkids

    Ruger SP101 3” 357 Mag with leather holster, 2 speed loaders - $450

      1. For Sale
    • $450
    • Eugene/Veneta
    • Oregon
    Hello folks. I’ve got a really nice Ruger SP101 3” 357 Magnum 5 shot wheel gun for sale. Comes with a custom right hand leather holster, two HKS speed loaders. It’s in great condition. I’m finding that I enjoy shooting my semi auto handguns more. $450 Ammo available to the buyer...
  3. Roninruger360

    SMITH & WESSON LADY SMITH 38 SPECIAL

      1. For Sale
    • $500
    • St. Helens
    • Oregon
    Like new, it has only had 20 rounds through it. Bought two boxes of Federal 38 special with it and still have all but the 20 rounds I shot as well as the cases from the spent rounds. Hammerless revolver. Sweet purse gun or concealed caryy. Price is $500 obo
  4. washagonian

    New, 158g, 38 Special, JHP - $0.37 CPR

    https://americanreloading.com/38-special/4899-am-38-special-158gr-jhp-free-shipping-500-rds.html Free shipping. Good plinking ammo. American Reloading is great to work with.
  5. TeconMoon

    Smith & Wesson Model 642 (J-Frame Double-Action 38 Special Revolver) - Includes Crimson Trace Lasergrip & Pocket Holster

      1. For Sale
    • $600
    • Granite Falls
    • Washington
    I bought this revolver a couple of years ago before I started working 100% from home, and now I hardly ever carry. Included with the revolver is the following: - Crimson Trace Lasergrip (Red Laser LG-350) - Original grip - Elite Survival Pocket Holster - Various 38 Special ammunition I hit...
  6. nwwoodsman

    Lot of 38 Special & 357 Mag

      1. For Sale
    • $175
    • Vernonia
    • Oregon
    1 50ct box MagTech 38 Special 130grain FMC 1 50ct box MagTech 38 Special 158grain FMC 2 50ct boxes Blazer 38 Special 125 grain FMJ 1 50ct box Remington 357 mag 125 grain JSP 1 50ct box Sig 357 mag 125 grain FMJ 1 25ct box Hornady 38 Special 110 grain FTX 1 50ct box Winchester 357 mag 110 grain...
  7. ruger45blackhawk

    RP Nickel Plated 38 Special Brass (1K) OFF TO SCRAP

      1. For Sale
    • $85
    • Milwaukie
    • Oregon
    WTS- OFF TO SCRAP RP Nickel Plated 38 special brass approximately 1k. All cases have been de-primed and cleaned. (not by me) Cases have not been sized. Cases appear to be once fired and some may be new? I quickly sorted through and removed what would not be usable by my standards. I did not...
  8. aasbra

    Speer/CCI shotshells - 44 mag, 38 Special, 9mm

      1. For Trade
    • Tigard
    • Oregon
    Have a few handgun caliber shotshells in my stash that I’m unlikely to use. Offering them up for trade for factory ammo or reloading components for the same calibers. Please start a convo with questions or trade offers. Thanks.
  9. boxedupwolf

    .38 special ammunition with ammo box

      1. For Sale
    • $180
    • vancouver
    • Washington
    .38 special ammo w ammo box ppu manufacture factory 517 approx rounds based on weight $300 obo
  10. boxedupwolf

    .38 special revolver for sale

      1. For Sale
    • $280
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    EAA Windicator Revolver .38 Special 4 Barrel 6 Rounds Rubber Grips Blue Finish Good condition and well cared for. Includes Case. If you want this gun, we meet at a FFL dealership and go through FFL background check, per Oregon and Washington state laws. This is paid by the buyer.
  11. boxedupwolf

    38 special ammo and ammo box

      1. For Sale
    • $175
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Includes ammo and ammo box as pictured. Stored in a cool, dry place. $175 or best offer 38
  12. E

    Taurus 38 special for sale

      1. For Sale
    • $285
    • Independence
    • Oregon
    Taurus 856 Defender 38 Special 2in Stainless/Black Revolver - 6 Round for sale. Sells new for $350. asking $285. Can meet in the Salem area for transfer and buyer to pay all fees.
  13. Connor Murphy

    1966 Colt Official Police, Blued, Factory Medallion Wood Grips.

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $695
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    For sale is my Colt Official Police, made in 1966 with a blued finish and factory original Colt Medallion checkered wood grips. Great condition, tight lockup and a trigger as nice as they come. If you're looking for a Saturday Night Special, an Official Police is tough to beat. Includes...
  14. G

    38 S&W and 38 short colt brass not 38 special brass for reloading.

      1. For Sale
    • $20
    • rock creek/185th
    • Oregon
    38 S&W not 38 special brass. for reloading. 200 once fired, polished.
  15. D

    .357 magnum and .38 special

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $200
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Hi folks Selling 313 rounds of .38 special and .357 magnum New factory ammunition, Remington is a bulk pack of .38 special. Sig Sauer box is .357 magnum, missing 1 round. Gold dots are .38 special, great defensive ammunition. 6 rounds were test fired. Asking $200 cash for the lot or trade for...
  16. MuayThaiJJ

    1969 Dan Wesson Pistol Pack 4-Barrels *FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION* 357 Magnum 38 Special EWK

    This is one of the coolest and most unique setups out there, not many people are hip to it so thought I would share!
  17. Ler1993

    Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 USED

      1. For Sale
    • $475
    • Mulino
    • Oregon
    You are buying a used SW Model 10-5 with a 6 inch barrel. This is a .38 special and has its original grips attached. The revolver is in great shape. Buyer pays $35 USPS shipping or $10 OSP Fee for local pick up. The owner is not interested in trades.
  18. Gotyoursix

    250rds of 45ACP, 20rds of .303 SP, 150rds of .38 Special, 78rds of 7.62x54r

      1. For Sale
    • $1
    • Potland
    • Oregon
    Hello all, Selling: 250rds of American Eagle 45ACP for $125 20rds of Remington Core-lokt .303 Hunting rounds for $30 150rds of American Eagle .38 Special for $75 78rds of 7.62x54r (Bulgarian light ball I believe) $40 Cash only no trades. No shipping. Buyer meets in Portland. If interested...
  19. atowne2

    Wtb, 38 special, 4 in or longer barrel

      1. Want to Buy
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
    I want to buy a 38 special revolver, 4 in or longer barrel, open to any make, any condition considered Al in Eugene
  20. atowne2

    I screwed up my S&W 686 WITH 38 SPECIAL AMMO, help

    I shot a hundred 38 special rounds in my S&W 686 357 mag and now when I shoot 357 mag in it the empties stick in the cylinder. I have tried to clean it, to no avail ,with solvent and brass brushes. What should I do to get rid of the sticking empties?
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