.38 Spl is quickly becoming a favorite

silveroak said:
Not the most beautiful or historic examples, but I've just pulled the trigger on two of these:

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Weihrauch Windicator Revolver - EAA Corp.

This Weihrauch Windicator is a six-shot double action revolver made to be extremely reliable and comes in multiple barrel lengths.
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(.357, 4" barrel, nickel)

The only reason for .357 is that these are not +P rated in the .38 spcl. form.

In the light of my discard ammo thread, went up to .357 - for that extra +P margin :)

They will mostly see .38 spcl at the range.
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I have actually thought of getting one of those just for "grins and giggles" but I know I've got so many other 38/357's that past the first trip to the range it would never be fired. I had looked at one in the used case at LGS and didn't think it was bad. Not a S&W or a Colt, but not bad.
 
Rodfac said:
Moon...I've left my 67-1 as I bought it...but that rear blade is dinged up a bit....looks like it'd been dropped at one time or other, but....as it stands, it throws my reloads dead center, both 148 gr WC's and 158 gr SWC's that I cast & I hate to mess with success...LOL.

I've changed out a Smith J frame rear blade a decade or so ago with no problems that I can recall....The front is ok for my use...though I do usually like a solid steel sight that can be blacked for target work...In the woods, this one works well.

The stocks are Altamont's "Roper" of solid walnut. I like them a lot...but for any loads over say 850 fps, they're tough on my middle knuckle in recoil. I've been online looking for them from Altamont but I guess they're tied up with S&W's factory contract. Best Regards, Rod
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I've got a set of those Altamont Ropers myself. I got them several years ago to go on a Model 19-9 but decided I liked the factory ones better, so the AR's went into a "junk box" in the desk drawer. When I bought a 686 (another 38/357) not too long ago those ugly rubber grips had to go, so the AR's got the call from the bullpen. They've been starting ever since.

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About the 686. I resisted the "L" frame 357's for years. Didn't see any need for them. I had K's and I had N's. I didn't "need" another size. Well, I finally broke down and got one and I must admit that it's everything people said they are. I go back and forth on which I like better. The 686 or my Colt Python (another 38/357). Which I like better generaly comes down to which I'm shooting/handling at the moment.
 
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38spl is my favorite caliber. S&W Model 10s, Model 64s, Model 15-2, Ruger Speed Six/Service Six in 2, 3 & 4" see the most range time. I like the more versatile 357 also but my arthritic hands prefer 38spl/38+P. Another plus is 38spl is easy to reload. IMG_2262 (2).JPG IMG_1827 (4).JPG
 

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i have a bunch of 38sp revolvers. here is my bedside taurus 856, before and now vastly improved with new hogue grips and a bicycle tire overlay to cover the exposed backstrap. a real soft shooter, it’s loaded with 148gr wadcutters and 130gr fmj ball is on tap in speedloaders.


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and we aren’t the only ones who love a good 38sp revolver. here is the entrance to the headquarters of the indonesian navy’s military police corps.

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I have revolvers in calibers from 22lr to 44 magnum and a lot in between.

I'm comfortable with revolvers for SD in various calibers: 32 magnum, 9mm, 44 special, 45acp, etc.

But I keep coming back to 38 special. It puts a nice hole in things, isn't too weak or too blasty, fits in a convenient package, etc.

Out of many handguns, I keep a 38 special next to me at night.

I've gotten fond of the 3" barrels lately. :)

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Four38s

 
.38 Special is definitely a favorite of mine, as well, right alongside .22LR for revolver use.

I’m delighted both that Georgia Arms has recently reopened their facility and that I’m seeing their 110-grain +P JHP available online once more - it’s my favorite .38 Special carry-load. My N-frame .357s are almost always loaded with this round for carry.
 
Lots of cool 38s being shown here. Thanks everyone for sharing. I don't currently own a 38, but I've been wanting one. I make do with my wife 686 in 357, but it sees more 38's than anything.

My buddy just bought a Taylor's Uberti SAA clone in 38 Special. It's a smaller one, similar to a Single Six in size. Very trim little gun.
 
Bazoo said:
Lots of cool 38s being shown here. Thanks everyone for sharing. I don't currently own a 38, but I've been wanting one. I make do with my wife 686 in 357, but it sees more 38's than anything.

My buddy just bought a Taylor's Uberti SAA clone in 38 Special. It's a smaller one, similar to a Single Six in size. Very trim little gun.
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No SAA clone! get a Old School Colt or Smith!
 
I'm almost at the own less load and shoot more stage but a 38-44 would trip my trigger. Does anyone have a good picture of one.
 
Tallball said:
Pics or it's imaginary. :)

I have lots of handguns, but my HD handgun and preferred CC handguns are 38's.

Taurus Model 82 spurless

Taurus Model 82 spurless


Smith And Wesson Model 642-2

Smith And Wesson Model 642-2


Ruger LCR in 38 special

Ruger LCR in 38 special

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They are finally here, not imaginary.

These are also available in .38 spl only. From what I've read they are not +P rated in 38 spl form. That pushed me to 357.

On the barrel shroud (is that even a proper term in revolver world :)) picture you can see that 357 is an add-on stamping.

I am guessing many parts are shared, I hope the requisite reinforcement did happen for the frame.
 

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