.38 special

Hi all - I've been reloading for about 5 years now. I initially got into it as a curiosity, to better understand ammunition, enjoy greater control over performance and save money. The adage is true - you don't necessarily save money with reloading, but you shoot a lot more. Soon after, I...

Happy Friday all! I am making this post to reach out to other owners of new gen Colt Python revolvers, I have had mine for roughly a month now and have taken it on a couple trips to the range. Honestly I couldn't be happier with the revolver, it looks great, feels well machined as it can get...

I’m cutting it off at snubby level for my definition of "pocket pistol," and my 642 may be too large to qualify as that although it can fit in pockets. I don't consider 9mm and larger subcompacts to be true pocket pistols. Pictured: Beretta Tomcat .32 ACP S&W Bodyguard .380 ACP S&W 642 .38...

I've been reading a number of articles stating that both the .357 and .38 special standard loads were much hotter 40-50 years ago. Is that accurate? If so, why did they reduce their power so much? Shooting with Hobie "The factory ammo made back in the 1970s and earlier was hotter than that...

Has anyone tried shooting 9mm bullets through a .38 special/.357 magnum? I have. (Because I'm a spinster!)

I'm a newer firearms user who's read a lot without having done a lot, and I'm looking for advice from people who have some experience (read: actually know what they're doing) on a load I'd like to work up to be useable in both a carbine and an older revolver. I should also mention I'm up in...

Howdy everyone, My uncle passed away and left me this handgun. Since this is my very first revolver, my knowledge is quite limited and would appreciate your help/point-of-view. Here are some facts: Brand: Colt. Model: Colt .38 Army Special. Year: 1923. My questions: Given the current...

I inherited a S&W .38 Special pre-Model Ten. The gun has been used, but fires nicely and is in good, but worn, condition. I'm trying to ID when, exactly it was manufactured and determine, roughly, it's value. I am certain it was fabricated between WW1 and WW2. A knowledgeable friend thinks the...

I have about 250 .380ACP 95gr. Jacketed Hollow point bullets (unknown manufacturer) as well as almost 1000 Barnes 100gr hollow base round nose bullets. I still have a Llama .380 Model IIIA, but I have over 1000 rounds already sitting in boxes, and I doesn't look like I'll be shooting them any...

I was reading a circa 1990 crime novel and the protagonist is armed, at one point, with a "issue H&K .38". I did some web-searching, but didn't come up with any info on them, if they ever existed. I know a lot of authors just make up things that sound good when they write about guns...

I got my 1894CS back in March and I love this little guy that packs a punch! I love the compatibility of the .357 & .38 caliber ammunition, it’s compact and light weight, and I love the fact that it fires pistol ammo so that I can go to my local gun range and do target practice with no hassle...

I swear, I did not go to the gunshop looking to buy anything today. It was going to be a Saturday just like any other Saturday, until this little gem got put in my hands: Yep, that's a 5-screw S&W Combat Masterpiece (pre-15) in .38 Special. Everything matches and everything looks good...

My experimentation with breech plugs for break action inline muzzleloaders using cartridges was triggered by articles about conversions of factory breech plugs to use .25 ACP cartridges or Variflame adapters in place of #209 shotgun primers, on the theory that less powerful primers give better...

Hey all. I am fairly new here, been lurking for a while and gained a wealth of knowledge looking at the old threads. Thanks! Being born and raised in Hartford, CT I always wanted a Colt revolver. I have never really been into guns, I shot some rentals years ago when I was in college next to the...

Article addresses some of the questions flying around about this new revolver. Includes a useful illustration of the lockwork. http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nra/ar_201705/index.php#/64

Hey pallies. One of my main daily carry pieces is a .357 Mag snub. It is loaded with .38 Spl and .38 Spl +P loads because I don't see the point in running full house .357 Mag ammo in said. Anywho, I've burned up most of my stock, so it is time to reorder. I've got some (very little, really)...

I've seen a couple of different starter kits from LEE for reloading, I'd like to get back into it and own nothing right now. I will initially load only for .38 Special, target loads, since I don't seem to be able to buy them. Years ago, I had a Rockchucker and was proficient at .44 Mag and...