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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. M

    38 special shorts?

    Don't know if it's the right spot for this. I was out looking thru the ammo area of a local outdoor supply store and they have a fair amount of 38 special shorts. First time in my 65+ years that I've heard of them. Any one ever seen them? Shot them? Know why they exist?
  2. N

    Smith & Wesson 38 Special and Ammo

      1. For Sale
    • $700
    • Beaverton
    • Oregon
    I have a Smith & Wesson 38 Special with a 4 inch barrel, leather holster and 350 rounds of ammunition for sale for $700 Buyer to pay the FFL Fees. would prefer to do the transfer at Cut Above Pawn in Aloha but am open to other places within a reasonable distance.
  3. ar man

    Need gone Ammo 12 gauge/ 30-06/ 30-30/ 22 lr/ 38 special / 22 wmr

      1. For Sale
    • $6
    • Keizer
    • Oregon
    I have the following lots of ammo for sale or trade no longer have a use for any of these calibers. All ammo is factory loaded. 8 - 20 round boxes of 30-30 ammo asking 120$ for the lot 9 - 20 round boxes of various 30-06 ammo asking 120$ for the lot 110 round of 12 gauge ammo asking 40$ for...
  4. matts

    Beater 38 special, fires fine, rossi/interarms 4" blued

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $150
    • Battle Ground, Ridgefield
    • Washington
    The grips were all warped, i took a used m85 grip slipped it on and drilled a second hole for the pin to go back into Original grip still included. Shoots comfortably. Rusty spots here and there, but hey its cheap.
  5. T

    Cheap GP 38 special

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $50
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
    G&P 38s needs crane screw. It’s a beater gun and after I bought this I got a Ruger GP100 that I really wanted. What’s it worth? IDK. Working maybe $150. As a project $50 and you pay the transfer fees. Or trade for an equivalent value of 223/5.56, 357/ 38, 308, 303 or 9mm ammo. Heck even...
  6. pewpewpew

    9mm Lawman, 9mm Magtech, .38 Special Freedom, .45 ACP Blazer, .45 ACP Freedom, .45 ACP SPeer LE G/D Next Gen. Duty Ammo

      1. For Sale
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    $50 (200rds) Lawman Handgun Training, 9mm Luger, 147 Grain, Total Metal Jacket, 985 fps $150 (900rds) MAGTECH, 9mm Luger 115GR FMJ, 1135 fps $10 (50rds) Freedom 38 Special, 158 gr, SWC NEW, $200 (550rds) CCI Blazer Brass .45 Auto 230 Grain handgun Ammo, 830 fps $50 (150rds) Freedom .45 Auto 230...
  7. pewpewpew

    45 AUTO 230 gr. FMJ CCI/Blazer, 45 AUTO 200 gr. RN Reman Freedom Munitions

      1. For Sale
    • $200
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    $200 (550rds) CCI Blazer Brass .45 Auto 230 Grain handgun Ammo, 830 fps $30 (150rds) Freedom .45 Auto 230 GR, Rn, Reman,
  8. pewpewpew

    9mm Lawman, 9mm Magtech, .38 Special Freedom, .45 ACP Blazer, .45 ACP Freedom, .45 ACP SPeer LE G/D Next Gen. Duty Ammo

      1. For Sale
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    $50 (200rds) Lawman Handgun Training, 9mm Luger, 147 Grain, Total Metal Jacket, 985 fps $150 (900rds) MAGTECH, 9mm Luger 115GR FMJ, 1135 fps $10 (50rds) Freedom 38 Special, 158 gr, SWC NEW, $200 (550rds) CCI Blazer Brass .45 Auto 230 Grain handgun Ammo, 830 fps $50 (150rds) Freedom .45 Auto 230...
  9. pathfinder

    S&W 10-7 M&P 38 special ( sold pending funds)

      1. For Sale
    • $650
    • Lebanon
    • Oregon
    Selling my wife's grandma's Smith and Wesson Military & Police 38 special in 100% condition. Includes original box and paper work. No trades.
  10. O

    500ct 38 special brass mixed

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $25
    • Jefferson
    • Oregon
    Some is sized . For sale is 500ct mixed 38 special brass not loaded ammo $25. Some will need a little cleaning . No I will not travel . Yes I will ship on your dime. Thanks for looking.
  11. TJ304

    38 Special for reloading (brass and nickel)

      1. For Sale
    • $25
    • Lake Grove/Lake Oswego
    • Oregon
    38 Special for reloading 1. Approximately 350 of nickel 38 special: $15 2. Approximately 450 of brass 38 special $15 You can have both for $25
  12. Sako_Finnbear

    Cimmaron Richard Mason revolver

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $500
    • Lyons
    • Oregon
    Bought it because it's cool but then I got a 45lc revolver and I don't really shoot this one as much. I got it because I wanted to shoot 38 smokeless rounds through an old timey revolver and that guy the bill. Nothings wrong with it I just need to free up space. If you'd rather trade I'm...
  13. pogi

    38 special R-P ammo question

    I was given some of this ammo last year by a family member in a lot. .38 special, R-P head stamp, almost 50 rounds, no box. The bullet looks like it is seated low and the crimp is odd. The family member did not reload and, more probably than not, did not obtain reloads from anyone. Is this...
  14. GoPackGo

    Henry Big Boy Case Hardened (357 Mag/.38 SPL)

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $800
    • Seattle
    • Washington
    Parting ways with my beautiful Case Hardened Henry Big Boy (357 Mag/.38 SPL) with the 20 inch octagonal barrel. Hard to find in this caliber! Only around 50 rounds through it, mint condition - selling/trading because I have too many lever actions and want to make space for a new toy. Selling...
  15. Xmark1

    Taurus 38 special Airweight revolver & case & ammo.

      1. For Sale
    • $275
    • West Linn
    • Oregon
    Like the title says. PM if interested. Or TEXT ONLY 503.308.2286 I do not answer the phone from unknown callers. Cash, no trades, no shipping. Last time I checked BGC & transfer was $20 at AFS.
  16. E

    S&W 442 38 Special Handgun

      1. For Sale
    • $250
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    This Smith & Wesson 442 38 Special revolver handgun is in great shape. Comfortable wood grip. I am in Portland. Local sales only. $350
  17. oremike

    38 Special, 40 S&W, & 45acp Brass

      1. For Sale
    • Creswell
    • Oregon
    All de-primed and tumbled, ready to size and load. .07/ea and I've got lots.
  18. S

    Ultra light 38 special revolver only shot 1 time 3in barrel

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $300
    • Salem
    • Oregon
    Nice simple 38 special 3 in
  19. JohnH

    38 Special Brass--SPF--

      1. For Sale
    • $1
    • Milwaukie
    • Oregon
    Indoor 38 Special range brass that has been tumbled. There is 1 bag of 550 pieces of brass for $25 There is 1 bag of 670 pieces of brass for $30 There is 1 bag of 250 pieces of nickel for $12 Shipping available
  20. Leon187

    38 and 45 cal reloading equipment, bullets, powder

      1. For Sale
    • $800
    • Springfield
    • Oregon
    Reloading Equipment & Supplies - $800 OBO (Full Lot) or Bulk Sales Selling a large collection of new (box-worn) reloading equipment and components that my father and I gathered over a decade in preparation for his retirement. Unfortunately, he passed away before we could use them. Most items...
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