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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. B

    Smith & Wesson model 60... 38 special plus with holster

      1. For Sale
    • $425
    • Milwaukie
    • Oregon
    2 1/8 inch barrel Special small carry five rounds Shoots 38 Special and 357 Magnum Only about 20 rounds through it Comes with case and Masc international handmade holster And 25 rounds of hornady ammo Sorry, no trades right now. I need the cash. Absolute perfect condition
  2. fbh

    270 38 Special and 25 38 special+P 50 Rounds 38 Super and 7 loosey .357

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $60
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    20 cents per. like the title says. See pics for what's what. The Federals are short 5 rds. Kept nice and dry. Meet in Ne Portland
  3. M

    38 special, 38 special plus P and 357 mag

      1. For Sale
    • $115
    • PORTLAND/HILLSBORO
    • Oregon
    Thanks for looking I have 300 rounds of 38 special 148 grain wad cutter, 100 rounds 158 grain plus P, 100 rounds of .357 mag 125 grain Total of 500 rounds selling at .23 cent each for a total of $115.00 Sorry no shipping Can meet FTF at Hillsboro Sportsmans Warehouse
  4. Joe13

    Collectible 3-D Ammo Company 38 special Wadcutters in well kept boxes

      1. For Trade
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    I have 3 boxes of this ammo. (50 ct per box) Made in the 1990's sometime and bartered to me for some side work. Boxes are not mint but are in very good condition. I'm more of a shooter then a collector so offering them up for trade if someone want them. From what I could find, they are very...
  5. djblingbling1

    Dark Star Gear Immediate Action Carrier 38-357

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $15
    • Keizer
    • Oregon
    Bought two of these and can only fit one on my belt. Brand new, save the shipping and a few bucks. $15 picked up in keizer, OR or trade for ammo, ar parts, whatever. https://darkstargear.com/product/iac38357/
  6. gregfisher

    Smith and Wesson model 60 (no dash) Chief's Special 38 special

      1. For Sale
    • $600
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Very good condition, minor scuffs, original grips, shoots well. Includes the original box, papers. This is the round butt model. KEEP MY AD CLEAN BY SENDING A PERSONAL MESSAGE IF YOU'RE INTERESTED. I won't ship. MY PRICE IS FIRM. IF THE AD IS UP, IT'S STILL FOR SALE.
  7. gregfisher

    Smith and Wesson Model 60 (no dash) Chief Special 38 special

      1. For Sale
    • $750
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Very good condition, 1955 ish model, minor scuffs, original grips, shoots well. Includes the original box, papers.
  8. S

    Smith & Wesson Model 360J .38 Special, Japanese Police Scandium Frame Revolver

      1. For Sale
    • $550
    • Salem
    • Oregon
    Couldn't help picking up the weeb gun. S&W 360J, 5-shot j-frame. Basically the model 360pd but cut to .38 special instead of .357 magnum. This is a contract overrun from the Japanese police orders, to my knowledge the only Smith and Wesson revolver with the serial on the side of the revolver...
  9. V

    38 Special ammo 2 boxes

      1. For Sale
    • $40
    • Vancouver Felida
    • Washington
    Armscore 38 special ammo. 50 bx Sell 30 ea 2 boxes for $40
  10. CoreyFP

    HKS Speedloader

      1. For Sale
    • $10
    • Canby
    • Oregon
    Never used, open package. Didn't fit my Taurus 856 Executive Grade, but would fit the non-Executive Grade. Model HKS 10-A Revolver - S&W 10,12,13,14,15,19,64,66,67/Taurus 606, 65, 66, 80, 82 38 Special and 357 magnum Highlights copied from site: Instant Revolver Loading: Effortlessly...
  11. Illuminaughty

    357mag/38spc Lot, 450 Rounds, Mostly Defensive..

      1. For Sale
    • $160
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
    450 rounds total. 310 defensive + 100 range + 40 Snake Charmers. All stored appropriately and in excellent condition. Asking $160 for everything, pickup in Eugene area. Breakdown as follows…. 60 x Ammo Inc 357 JHP 50 x Blazer Brass 357 JHP 50 x Winchester 38spc JHP 50 x Winchester Super Match...
  12. gregfisher

    S&W 642-2, 38 special +P, airweight with speed loaders and grips

      1. For Sale
    • $450
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Approximately 50 rounds were fired through it with no issues. It has a very smooth 11-pound trigger. I do not have the box or papers.. It is in excellent condition. I prefer Cut above Pawn on TV Highway for the FFL transfer. They are extremely fast and courteous, and the transfer fee is...
  13. coyotecaller

    Reloading dies 38 S&W, 30-40 Krag, 45 ACP, 38 Special, 9mm, 41 mag

      1. For Sale
    • $10
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Extra dies that I have and don't need Older RCBS dies complete sets 9mm-$10 38 special- $10 Sold 357 Mag- $10 45 ACP- $10 30-40 Krag/30 Army- $20 Hornady dies 41 Rem Mag (carbide)- $25 Lee dies 38 S&W (carbide)- $20 Sold
  14. papalondog

    SALE PENDING...38 Special Person Defense

      1. For Sale
    • $20
    • Albany
    • Oregon
    38 Special Critcal Defense +P ammunition. 2 boxes of 20 Hornady Critical Defense 110 Gr +P and 4 boxes of 20 Federal Personnel Defense "punch" 120 Gr +P cartridges. This stuff is $25 to $30 a box on line. Will sell the lot for $120.
  15. G

    LEE LOADER. 38 special. free

      1. For Sale
    • $00
    • rock creek/185 th ave.
    • Oregon
    LEE LOADER. in 38 special. free
  16. Xmark1

    Taurus ultra lite 856 38 spl

      1. For Sale
    • $250
    • West Linn
    • Oregon
    Taurus 38 special. works fine. Case & bullets included. PM with question, comments, concerns. $250 Price is Firm.
  17. str8t shootr

    Blued model 10-7 S&W revolver in 38 special

      1. For Sale
    • $410
    • Eagle Creek
    • Oregon
    Blued model 10-7 S&W revolver in 38 special. Cased trigger and hammer. Glossy blued finish. I may have the box somewhere. Price of OBO Buyer pays fees
  18. TJ304

    38 special "brass" for reloading

      1. For Sale
    • $50
    • Lake Grove/Lake Oswego
    • Oregon
    38spl "brass" for reloading once shot 1. 300 cases for 38 spl in Nickel (silver "brass") $20 2. 500 cases for 38 spl in Brass (standard brass) $30 Meet at Cabela's/Pro Bass for pickup.
  19. gregfisher

    S&W Model 36 (No Dash), 38 Special

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $575
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    Sale pending. S&W Model 36 (no dash), J Frame, Round Butt, Blued, 38 Special, 1 7/8" barrel, 1980s manufacture, original blue cardboard box, instructions included. Lots of exterior wear, but, bluing is still good, as is the bore. I bought it used and put 15 rounds through it to test fire. It...
  20. gregfisher

    S&W Model 10-14, 38 Special, 4", Round Butt

      1. For Sale
    • $800
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    S&W Model 10-14, SKU: 150786,38 Special, 4" heavy barrel, K frame, fixed sights, desirable round butt, internal lock. I made aa trade for this handgun, but decided later that I am sticking to S&W 3" and 2" barrel guns exclusively. I have not fired this pistol and purchased used, but was told...
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