38 special

  1. Stationary Smell

    Snub nose revolvers - .357 vs 38 special

    I've thought about buying a snub nose revolver to carry and was just curious what you guys thought of .357 mag vs a 38 special +P for self defense. I've looked at the Taurus model 85 and the Taurus model 605. Thanks for any input.
  2. Ruger 15151

    Best Chrono for the money?

    I am in the market for my first Chrono so I thought I would reach out for advice. I don't have any experience with using a Chrono so I am not sure what options are "nice to haves" vs. "need to haves". Things that are important to me at this point are ease of setup, accuracy, and Bluetooth...
  3. lagerratrobe

    Good Modern .38 Special Target Revolver

    While I would LOVE to own a Colt Officer's Model, or S&W Model 14, I simply cannot afford the $800+ that is being asked for them on the used market now. Can anyone here recommend a currently produced revolver in .38 Special that they recommend for target shooting? I recently purchased a Ruger...
  4. T

    9x18 Mak vs 9 Luger or 38 Spcl for winter carry - Ballistics gel tests

    Hi all, We compared 3 common "lite" defensive rounds for winter use, by firing them into ballistics gelatin through a heavy winter coat. I thought some of you might like to see the results. Is 9x18 suitable for carry? I think most shocking was the failure of the .38 spcl Hornady...
  5. Brian Williams

    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    This going to be a thread for those who are looking for a date of manufacture for their S&W revolvers. We'd need to know : a) caliber b) bbl length (from cylinder to muzzle) c) grips shape (round or square) d) number of shots/cylinder bores e) type of sights. f) serial number, and if there is...
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