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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. pathfinder

    Taurus 85 38 special

      1. For Sale
    • $285
    • Lebanon
    • Oregon
    Selling my Taurus mdl 85 38 special in great condition , Bianchi iwb holster added. No box - no trades - 2nd owner - buyer pays fees, final price drop. If the ad is up its still available.
  2. CreepingDeath

    38 Special Factory Ammo

      1. For Sale
    • $60
    • Corvallis
    • Oregon
    Full box of 158gr UMC Full box Winchester 125gr. 86rds. 130gr UMC (couple of CBC factory rds.) + empty brass. Not sure what the going rate for factory ammo is. Let’s say $60 for all? Pick up in Albany/Corvallis area.
  3. mike1281

    38 Special trade for 45 acp

      1. For Trade
    • Canby
    • Oregon
    Looking to trade 250 rounds of 38 special for 250 rounds of 45 acp
  4. gregfisher

    S&W 442-1 PERFORMANCE CENTER 38 SPECIAL + P with $88 worth of speed loaders and extras

      1. For Sale
    • $600
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    S&W Model 442-1, Performance Center, Model 11516, 38 Special + P, Double Action Only, 1.86" barrel. Aluminum frame with a nitride finish, steel cylinder with polished flutes, polished trigger, cylinder release, and side-plate screws. No internal lock. This model #11516 comes from S&W with the...
  5. P

    (Price drop) 38 special Federal 600rnds

      1. For Sale
    • $270
    • Olympia
    • Washington
    Federal 38 special 125grn 600 rounds. I sold my revolver and so I don't need the ammo anymore. I paid a little more than $370 for it after tax. Price drop! $270 for a quick sale
  6. S

    1975-76 S&W Chief Special, excellent condition

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $750
    • Gresham
    • Oregon
    Has a serial number of J344xxx which would indicate it was manufactured in 1975-76. Was a safe queen for an older gentleman in his 90s. Never carried and rarely if ever shot. Trigger is nice and lock up is tight and reliable. $750 cash or trade for: 6 inch barrel revolvers Lever action rifles...
  7. MacReady

    .38 Special ammo lot; Federal, S&B, Estate LRN+FMJ 395rds

      1. For Sale
    • $150
    • Bothell
    • Washington
    -Federal American Eagle 158grain LRN 4 boxes of 50 rounds (200rds) -Estate FMJ, federal headstamps. 158grain FMJ 2 boxes of 50 rounds, 5 rds missing from one (95rds) -Sellier&Bellot 158grain 1 FMJ and 1 LRN 2 boxes of 50 rounds (100rds) =395 rounds total of standard .38Special ammo at less...
  8. 762x39

    38 Special Brass once fired PRIMED

      1. For Sale
    • $15
    • Newberg
    • Oregon
    I have 250 38 Special Brass, once fired, sized, PRIMED, polished, ready to flair and load. $20 $15
  9. JohnnyHammersticks

    Smith & Wesson S&W Model 637-2 Airweight 38 Special J Frame Revolver

      1. For Sale
    • $350
    • Sherwood
    • Oregon
    Clearing out from an estate, but it looks like it has been used very little. Comes as pictures with the original box. $350 no trades
  10. B

    38 SPECIAL Sig Sauer FMJ 200 rounds

      1. For Sale
    • $50
    • Lake Oswego
    • Oregon
    200 rounds of 38spl 125 gr.FMJ $50 for all of it
  11. lowandleft

    RCBS 357 Magnum/ 38 Special Die Set

      1. For Sale
    • $25
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Contains Seating Die Sizing Die Expander Die Does NOT come with paper instructions $25 CASH: Will NOT Ship! I am willing to meet at the Kohls in Beaverton (Corner of 217 and Canyon Rd)
  12. S

    Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight .38 Special Like NewSmith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight .38 Special - Like New (Over $200 in Extras)

      1. For Sale
    • $350
    • Beaverton
    • Oregon
    Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight – .38 Special – Like New Selling my Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight in excellent, like-new condition. Fewer than 100 rounds fired. Comes with the original box and all factory contents just like when new. Over $200 in Extras Included: Hogue Monogrip...
  13. PerPDX

    357 Magnum and 38 Special Bear Loads - $0.60/rd - Buffalo Bore - HSM - Federal - Remington

      1. For Sale
    • $75
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Hopefully you are interested in this ammo lot (120) Rounds $0.625/rd $75 Inventory (01) 20 Round 38 Special +P Buffalo Bore 158gr L.S.W.H.C.-G.C. - Item 20A/20 (01) 20 Round 357 Magnum Buffalo Bore 180gr L.F.N.-G.C. - Item 19A/20 (01) 50 Round 357 Magnum HSM Bear Load 180gr - Item...
  14. PerPDX

    357 Magnum and 38 Special Bear Loads - $0.60/rd - Buffalo Bore - HSM

      1. For Sale
    • $50
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Hopefully you are interested in this ammo lot (80) Rounds $0.60/rd $50 Inventory (01) 20 Round 38 Special +P Buffalo Bore 158gr L.S.W.H.C.-G.C. Item 20A/20 (01) 20 Round 357 Magnum Buffalo Bore 180gr L.F.N.-G.C. Item 19A/20 (01) 50 Round 357 Magnum HSM Bear Load 180gr Item HSM-357-18-N...
  15. B

    Winchester 38 Special 150 rounds

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $65
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    150 rounds in box 130 grain
  16. D

    4 handgun package, 3-38's specials and 1-380 auto

      1. For Sale
    • $1000
    • LACENTER
    • Washington
    1- hammerless Smith & Wesson, 38sp revolver 5 shot. 1- 1977 custom engraved Smith & Wesson 38sp 6 shot. Nice shooting! Light weight. 1977. Comes with cloth insulated zip case. 1- Darringer 38sp 2 shot. 1- Bernard 38sp auto with 3 clips. Also available is a 10-22cal rifle auto. Older model...
  17. Markw714

    NIB S&W 642 Pro Performance Center

      1. For Sale
    • $450
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
    Brand new in box Smith & Wesson 642 Pro. This revolver is unfired except for factory testing. This model is cut for moon clips and does not have an internal lock. I bought it, dry fired it a few times and it's been sitting in the safe since. While I do love revolvers, I just don't have any use...
  18. drshorter

    38 Special JHP Blazer 50 Rounds

      1. For Sale
    • $35
    • Monmouth
    • Oregon
    50 rounds of Blazer 38 Special +P 125 Grain JHP in a hard plastic case. $35 Pickup Monmouth/Independence
  19. 1

    SOLD Smith & Wesson 629 and 686+

      1. For Sale
    • $850
    • Tigard
    • Oregon
    I am putting up these beautiful revovlvers for sale only. Smith & Wesson's 629 Classic .44 Mag/.44 Special revolver is the first choice for handgun hunters and competitive shooters. Features include a 6.5" barrel, stainless finish, rubber grips, a red ramp front sight with an adjustable rear...
  20. Tht_guy_josh

    9mm sub sonic and 38 spc

      1. Want to Buy
      2. Want to Trade For
    • salem
    • Oregon
    Looking to buy a few boxs of sub sonic 9mm and 38spc
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