Is 38 special same as 9mm?

Both bullets are equal in bullet diameter, the 9mm case is about 3/8 of an inch shorter than the . 38 Special but boasts double the pressure.
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Is 38 Special stronger than 9mm?

Standard pressure . 38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second). This is 38.25% more energy at the muzzle in favor of the 9mm.
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What is a 38 Special equivalent to?

Except for case length, the .38 Special is identical to the .38 Short Colt, .38 Long Colt, and .357 Magnum. This nearly identical nature of the three rounds allows a .38 Special round to be safely fired in revolvers chambered for .357 Magnum.
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Whats bigger .38 or 9mm?

Both bullets are equal in bullet diameter, the 9mm case is about 3/8 of an inch shorter than the . 38 Special but boasts double the pressure.
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What is the difference between .38 and .38 Special?

There's no difference between a . 38 and a 38 special. The former refers to a caliber with a . 357 inch bullet diameter, while the latter is a cartridge variant under the .
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Why does 38 Special cost more than 9mm?

As the much smaller cartridge, it's only fair that the 9mm should cost as little as half as much as a 38 Spl. There's simply less lead and copper in it, and its lighter weight means it costs less to ship as well. It's not uncommon for 9mm ammo to run 20-30% less than 38 special.
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Is .357 the same as .38 Special?

38 Special and . 357 Magnum are exactly the same in width. It's only when looking at their length that you'll notice a difference. Many handgun owners shoot one or both of these rounds, and while the cartridges have a common heritage, these bullets perform in strikingly different ways.
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Why is 38 Special so popular?

38 Special is still popular, particularly among those who prefer the simplicity and aesthetic of revolvers. It is inexpensive and available in a wide variety of configurations, from regular ball ammo to hollow points to high pressure +P rounds. The . 38 Special is one of the most durable cartridges in history.
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Can a 38 Special stop an attacker?

Well, with the right loads the . 38 Special will still stop a fight in a hurry. Even the vintage Remington police cartridges pictured above would put an aggressor down with a good shot.
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Is .38 ammo cheaper than 9mm?

Ammunition in 9mm is available in bulk and has many variations than the ammunition for . 38 Special. It is also cheaper.
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Do they make 9mm revolvers?

The Ruger LCR 9mm is a solid self-defense option that is easy for anyone to operate. There are some law enforcement officers that like to use this one for a back-up. Built for concealed carry, this Ruger revolver comes in at a trim 17.2 ounces, making it a breeze to conceal in a holster or purse.
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What caliber is 9mm?

What Caliber is 9mm? 9mm bullets are . 380 caliber. Caliber refers to the diameter of the cartridge / internal diameter of the gun barrel bore.
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Can a 38 shoot 357 bullets?

No; . 357 Magnum was specifically designed so it cannot be fired from handguns chambered in . 38 Special, but you can shoot .
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Is 357 bigger than 9mm?

The . 357 Mag case is a little over half an inch longer than the 9mm and the overall length slightly less than half an inch. This increase in length allows the . 357 Mag to hold a greater amount of powder to launch a similar caliber bullet.
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Why is 38 Special so hard to find?

38 Special caliber over the past year. Because of its popularity, it was bound to be in demand, and prices shot up from the early pandemic levels – when it could be found for around $0.25 per round – to as much as $2.88 for each bullet in early January of this year, a more than 10-fold increase.
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What ammo can a 38 Special shoot?

38 Special fires a . 357-caliber bullet and is loaded to an industry-standard maximum average pressure (MAP) of 17,000 psi. Loads designated as +P are available at 20,000 psi, but not all . 38 Special revolvers are strong enough for a steady diet of +P ammo.
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Is 38 Special a good gun?

The . 38 Special is one of the best revolver cartridges ever made. Because it was introduced in the late 19th century as a black powder cartridge and has not changed dimensionally in that time, today's . 38 Special is a mild recoiling, low-pressure round that enjoys a very healthy following.
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Does a 38 revolver kick?

If you have shot any one caliber listed, you can estimate the comparative recoil from the other guns based on the figures given. For example, a 38 Special has roughly twice the recoil of a 380 ACP i.e. 1.39 X 2 = 2.78. Again this assumes guns of equal weight at 40 ounces.
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Is a .22 the same as a 9mm?

9mm or 22LR For Target Practice:

22 LR is often a much cheaper option as compare to 9mm ammo. The easy shooting 22 LR is excellent for new shooters and older people. 9mm is more expensive. 9mm is louder, has more recoil, and is more challenging to shoot.
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Why 9mm is better than 45?

As we can see from the chart above, 9mm bullets have a higher muzzle velocity than 45 ACP bullets do. Combined with the 9mm's smaller size than . 45 ACP, that translates into deeper bullet penetration. A higher muzzle velocity and lower weight also means that the 9mm usually has less vertical drop than a 45 does.
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Is 380 and 38 Special the same?

38 special is designed for use in revolvers and the . 380 ACP is used in semi-auto pistols.
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What is a good 9mm revolver?

Overall, it deserves its place among the best 9mm revolvers.
  • Ruger LCR 9mm Specs. Barrel Length: 1.87 inches. ...
  • Smith & Wesson PC Pro 986 Specs. Barrel Length: 2.5 inches. ...
  • Charter Arms Pitbull Specs. Barrel Length: 2.2 inches. ...
  • Rock Island Armory AL9.0 Specs. Barrel Length: 4 inches. ...
  • Taurus 905 Specs. Barrel Length: 2 inches.
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Why is a 357 magnum so powerful?

357 Magnum long-gun brings this cartridge into a whole other realm. The longer barrel boosts the bullet's velocity by a substantial amount over the shorter barrels found on handguns. This allows a shooter or hunter to carry a compact rifle and a handgun that share common ammunition.
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What is the best 9mm carry handgun?

We are going to cover some of the best full-size, compact, and subcompact 9mm pistols on the market today.
  • Best Duty/Full Size 9MM. Glock 17. SIG P320. S&W M&P 2.0. CZ P09.
  • Best Compact 9MM. Glock 19. Sig P320 Compact. HK VP9sk. Smith & Wesson M&P2.0 Compact.
  • Best Sub-Compact 9MM. SIG P365. Glock 26. Springfield Hellcat. Glock 43.
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