What is the best .38 handgun?

38 Special Pistol. 7 Best . 38 Special Revolvers For CCW [2022]
  • Model 638 Smith and Wesson 38 Special Revolver. ...
  • Charter Arms Undercover 38 Special Gun. ...
  • Smith and Wesson Model 10: The First 38 Special Revolver. ...
  • LCR Ruger 38 Special Revolver. ...
  • S&W M&P Bodyguard 38 Special Revolver With Laser.
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Is a 38 A good carry gun?

38 revolver is a ridiculously reliable gun. You won't be winning any long distance sharpshooting challenges with it, but you will feel safe carrying one.
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Is .38 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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Is a 38 pistol good for home defense?

38 Special cartridge, the revolver is a good home defense handgun. It takes a great deal of time, money, and training to be appreciably better armed with a handgun.
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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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TOP 5 Best 38 Special Revolver Guns Ever



Why is .38 called special?

38" referring to the approximate diameter of the loaded brass case. This came about because the original 38-caliber cartridge, the . 38 Short Colt, was designed for use in converted .
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Are .38 and .380 the same?

38, . 357, . 380 auto and 9mm ammunition are all the same caliber. (Caliber is the size of the projectile, or bullet.)
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What is the best revolver to own?

Summary of Our Top Picks
  • EDITOR'S PICK. Ruger Wrangler. Compact, affordable, and chambered in fun-to-shoot . ...
  • BEST SNUB NOSE REVOLVER. Ruger LCR Revolver. ...
  • BEST KIT GUN. Smith & Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun. ...
  • RUNNER UP. Smith & Wesson Model 10. ...
  • BEST MEDIUM FRAME REVOLVER. Ruger GP-100. ...
  • BEST CARRY REVOLVER. Ruger SP101.
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Does a .38 have stopping power?

38 special yields very limited stopping power. Yes, the peewees may be better than no gun, but not by much.
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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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Which has more kick 9mm or 38?

. 38mm Special offers low recoil when compared to the 9mm Luger. Bothe these cartridges have lesser recoil as compared to other cartridges like .
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What handgun has least recoil?

Best Concealed Carry Guns With Little Recoil
  • The Ruger LC380 Semi-Auto Pistol is a concealed carry weapon engineered for success. ...
  • The Kel-Tec PMR-30 . ...
  • Rock Island Armory spent three years to create a unique low recoil handgun. ...
  • The Smith & Wesson Model 60 controls recoil while you control a lethal threat.
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What is the best revolver handgun?

Best Revolvers By Use
  • Ruger LCR – Best Concealed Carry Revolver.
  • Ruger SP101 (with 3-inch barrel) – Best Beginner Revolver.
  • Heritage Arms Rough Rider – Best Budget Revolver.
  • Chiappa Rhino – The Future.
  • M&P R8 – The Most Tactical Revolver.
  • Heritage Arms Rancher – Best Revolver Rifle.
  • Magnum Research BFR – Best Hunting Revolver.
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What is the difference between .38 Special and .380 ACP?

The main difference between the 380 and . 38 special is that the . 38 special has a larger cartridge. The bullet diameter on the other hand is virtually the same.
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What is the best ammo for a .38 Special?

Best 38 Special Ammo For The Range
  • Federal American Eagle 38 Special 130 Grain FMJ.
  • Fiocchi Pistol Shooting Dynamics 38 Special 130 Grain FMJ.
  • Federal Law Enforcement 38 Special +P 158gr. LSWCHP.
  • Hornady 38 Special 158 Grain XTP JHP.
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How much more powerful is a 38 or 357?

38 Special has a muzzle energy of 208 foot-pounds, while the . 357 Magnum logs a muzzle energy of 539 foot pounds. The comparisons we've given have the same bullet sizes, making it clear that the . 357 Magnum is more powerful.
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What is the best revolver in 2021?

The Ruger GP100 . 357 Magnum is the first revolver to make our cut for the best concealed carry revolvers of 2021. While many of the specs are similar to the other CC revolvers on the list, it stands out in terms of presentation and overall firepower. The Ruger GP100 .
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What is the most popular revolver in America?

Smith and Wesson 442

This small revolver is one of the most popular you'll find being carried (especially for concealed carry).
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Who makes the most reliable revolver?

Smith & Wesson Model 500

500 S&W cartridge and is the most powerful revolver in the world. It is available in barrel lengths from 4 to 12 inches. In the longer barrel lengths, it's suitable for harvesting any North American game animal, and the 4-inch models make excellent personal-protection guns in big-bear country.
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Which is more powerful a 38 Special or a 380?

38 Special carry more energy than those from a . 380 Auto. In the example of the . 380 firing a 90 grain bullet at 1,040 feet per second, that bullet would provide about 215 foot-lbs.
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What pistol do Navy SEALs carry?

In 2015, the Glock 19, a compact 9 mm, was added to the SEAL handgun inventory. The SEALs plan to eventually replace the P226s with the newer Glocks. For now, the M9 continues to be the primary sidearm for U.S. uniformed personnel worldwide and the P226 continues to be the primary handgun of the SEALs.
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Is a 22 or 380 more powerful?

A 380 ACP case, on the other hand, is just about as long (0.68 inches) but the bullet it fires is 0.355 inches in diameter. This means there is a lot more room for powder inside a 380 ACP case than a 22 LR case, resulting in a more powerful round.
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Is .38 and .357 the same?

Except for case length, the . 38 and . 357 are virtually identical. . 38 cartridges can be fired from revolvers chambered for the .
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