.38 caliber is a frequently used name for the caliber of firearms and firearm cartridges. The .38 caliber is a large firearm cartridge (anything larger than .32 caliber is considered a large caliber).

The .38 Special, also commonly known as .38 S&W Special (not to be confused with .38 S&W), .38 Smith & Wesson Special, .38 Spl, .38 Spc (pronounced "thirty-eight special"), or 9×29mmR is a rimmed, centerfire cartridge designed by Smith & Wesson.

2024年5月12日 · When it comes to determining the best .38 caliber handgun, personal preferences play a significant role. Some popular options include the Smith & Wesson Model 642, Ruger LCR, and Colt Detective Special.

2022年12月5日 · .38 S&W vs. 38 Special - What's the Difference? A common caliber mixup among new and seasoned shooters alike is between the .38 S&W vs. .38 Special. Despite their similar names, the .38 S&W and .38 Special are two different rounds. Let’s take a look at the .38 S&W vs. .38 Special to clear up the confusion and understand their differences.

For the “short” .38 Colt, I recommend black powder for propellant, as even the fastest burning smokeless powders can be erratic with heel-base bullets. Moving to .38 Colt handguns made in the smokeless-powder era but still with grossly oversized bore dimensions, the best handloading route with modern powders is hollowbase bullets.

2024年2月18日 · A .38 caliber refers to the diameter of the bullet that a certain firearm is designed to fire. It is important to note that the actual diameter of a .38 caliber bullet can vary depending on the specific type of ammunition and the firearm it is intended for.

2024年2月17日 · A .38 caliber gun is a firearm that is designed to fire bullets measuring .38 inches in diameter. What is the difference between a .38 caliber and a .38 special? The .38 Special cartridge is longer and more powerful than the .38 caliber, so a .38 special can typically safely fire .38 caliber bullets, but the reverse is not true.

2023年8月22日 · The .38 caliber is a specific measurement used to refer to firearms and ammunition with a bore diameter of .38 inches or 9.65 millimeters. The term “.38 caliber” is often used to describe handguns and their corresponding ammunition.

There is a semi-logical reason why the .38 (actual diameter of .357") and the .44 (actual diameter of .429") use these particular caliber designations. To understand it, you have to go back to the days of cap and ball revolvers. Unlike modern cartridge revolvers, the chambers in cap and ball revolvers have no cylinder "throats".

2023年3月9日 · The .38 Special is actually a .36 Caliber, a popular caliber until the mid 19th century, and goes back through the cap and ball configurations. There was a marketing decision to give it the .38 Special name to sell it in a world where .44-40 was subsuming, and .44 and .45 Long Colt Calibers were taking center stage.