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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. Zingularity

    7.62x25 Tokarev - FREE SHIPPING to PNW

      1. For Sale
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    FREE SHIPPING to PNW .38 Special 125 Gr FMJ (150 rounds) - $37 SOLD 45 ACP 230 Gr TMC (Total Metal Coating) 100 rounds - $25 SOLD 7.62x25 Tokarev PPU 85 Gr FMJ (50 rounds) - $19 Pickup in Burton area of Vancouver, or shipped. Paypal, Zelle, Venmo.
  2. fredball

    Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief Special Pending

      1. For Sale
    • VANCOUVER
    • Washington
    Smith & Wesson Model 36 Chief's Special based on serial number it was not able to find any info as to exactly If I'm mistaken about any of this don't shoot me there's just not much info available for this old gun when it was made 25 are the first 2 of 6-digit number. (Pre-J serial number)...
  3. Michael7

    38 special Lee reload kit

      1. For Sale
    • $30
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Great kit for getting the fundamentals of reloading down. Has everything needed for 38 Special. -thanks for looking, Michael
  4. ORfisherguyx

    CCI 38SPL/357MAG shotshells

      1. For Sale
    • $100
    • Oregon City
    • Oregon
    50rnds of CCI 38spl/357 Mag Pest Control shotshell ammo. $100.00 cash sale somewhere near the Oregon City area.
  5. ORfisherguyx

    Winchester 38 Special 130gr

      1. For Sale
    • $90
    • Oregon City
    • Oregon
    Cash sale for two, 100rnd Value-Packs of 130gr, 38 Special, FMJ ammo. (200rns) $90.00 cash sale somewhere near the Oregon City area.
  6. Jason1290

    Best SD +P load for snub nose 38 Special

    Hi all, going down a rabbit hole lately of trying to figure out what the best overall round is for a 2” barrel 38 special +p. Any experience or feedback would be appreciated. Not sure if I should stick to the old tried and true FBI wad cutter loads or go with one of the new contenders. Seeing...
  7. C

    38 special 1000 round reloading package.

      1. For Sale
    • $400
    • Lebanon
    • Oregon
    Starline 38 spl +P unprimed NEW brass, already sized, ready to load (1000pcs) Berry's 38 cal. 125g plated flat nose (box of 1000) Winchester small pistol primers (1000) Winchester Winclean 244 powder (1 lb) great powder, burns clean. Good sub for Unique. Package deal, enough to load 1k...
  8. shlo812

    S&W Model 10-7 w/ original box - 38 Special

      1. For Sale
    • $425
    • Centralia
    • Washington
    For sale is a S&W Model 10-7 snub nose revolver chambered in 38 special. It has been used but looks to be in excellent shape. The revolver comes with the original box and papers as well as a Bianchi holster. I recently picked up this revolver and have no fired it myself, but it is beautiful...
  9. shlo812

    S&W Model 10-7 w/ original box - 38 Special

      1. For Sale
    • $475
    • Centralia
    • Washington
    For sale is a S&W Model 10-7 snub nose revolver chambered in 38 special. It has been used but looks to be in excellent shape. The revolver comes with the original box and papers as well as a Bianchi holster. I recently picked up this revolver and have no fired it myself, but it is beautiful...
  10. Awmish

    S&W 638-3 Airweight with holster's, speed loaders, and speed loader pouches

      1. For Sale
    • $275
    • Mulino
    • Oregon
    Selling my 638-3 Airweight. It has maybe 300-350rds through it. It has been carried a lot and shows wear in the finish as seen the pictures and has a Hogue over molded grip. It comes with 4 holsters, one I opened up the nose to work with another revolver I no longer have. It also comes with...
  11. G

    38 Special Brass

      1. For Sale
    • Independence
    • Oregon
    Once fired 38 Special brass. Did a deep dive and found an old stash, like mid to late 80's -90's , and gave it a run in the tumbler. 500 rounds of brass . All mixed headstamp: Remington, Winchester, Federal, WCC. $35/500 for brass PENDING FOR ALL NICKEL $40/500 for nickel $24 for the 350... or...
  12. vet-plinker

    Ruger LCR 38 special +p

      1. For Trade
    • Gaston
    • Oregon
    This LCR has around 300 rounds down range, fiber optic front site. Comes with a soft holster, two speed strips and I think I have two HKS speed loaders for it. One of my primary carry pistols due to its size and weight. Looking to trade as of now not sure what I'm looking to replace it with at...
  13. T

    Lee 4-Die Sets (.38 Special, .357, Mag .40SW, 44Mag)

      1. Want to Buy
    • Millersburg to Halsey
    • Oregon
    Looking for complete Lee 4 die sets which will include: Sizing & Depriming Powder through expander Bullet seater Factory crimp die Only looking for these sets at this time (in this order): .38 Special .357 Magnum .40 S&W .44 Magnum Looking to space out these purchases, so I can add powder...
  14. F

    Over a 1000rds of various 38 Special ammo

      1. For Sale
    • $390
    • Tacoma
    • Washington
    1- 50cal ammo box stuffed with more than1000 rounds of a number of different brands of 38 Special ammo. This is a mix of older ammo mostly, some 130gr. and 158 gr., S&B, Rem, Win, American Eagle, western, Monarch. FMJ=500 rds Lead= 230 rds Hollow points=400 Wad Cutters=26 Cash sale in Tacoma area
  15. washagonian

    New 38 Special Revolver for Under $190

    Rock Island M200 38 Special Revolver for Under $190 BiMart Special - Rock Island M200 38 Special Revolver I bought one of these from another NWFA member a couple of years ago for about the same price (but obviously had to pay the additional $$ for the transfer). This is a GREAT revolver...
  16. misterarman

    Assorted. 38 Special Brass w/ Winchester Small Pistol Primers

      1. For Sale
    • $19
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    203 count. $20 No shipping. misterarman AKA John 360.771.0013
  17. Springfield

    Smith & Wesson 642-1 J Frame 38 Special

      1. For Sale
    • $250
    • Auburn
    • Washington
    S&W 642. Alloy Finish is Poor. Not pretty to look at but goes bang at every pull. I live in Auburn so the transfer could be done at Brads or Rainier Arms. I would consider a partial trade for a Loomis or Lami Certified Pro. $275 firm.
  18. PerPDX

    38 Special Match Wadcutter

      1. For Sale
    • $75
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Hopefully you are interested in this ammo lot 38 Special Match Wadcutter 298 Rounds $0.25/rd $75 Inventory: (04) 50 Round boxes Winchester X Super Match - Wad Cutter - 148 grain (01) 49 Round partial Winchester X Super Match - Wad Cutter - 148 grain (01) 49 Round partial Federal Gold Medal...
  19. gunsrus001

    357 mag dies thanx

      1. Want to Buy
    • Eburg
    • Washington
    Looking for 357 mag dies
  20. gregfisher

    38 Special Defense Ammunition

      1. For Sale
    • $60
    • Hillsboro
    • Oregon
    I have the following 38 Special Ammunition for sale. 50 rounds. Fiocchi Defense Dynamics, 148 JHP, 950 fps, $25 20 rounds Federal Low Recoil, 110 Hydra Shok JHP, $25 20 rounds Federal Low Recoil, 11o Hydra Shok JHP $25 Retail price for all 3 is $108. Buy all three boxes for $60. Meet in...
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