Defender00
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Knowing that there is knowledge of all types of handguns out here got a S&W question. I sent it to S&W but thought some one here might be able to answer it.
I have a question regarding the caliber of the model 642 revolvers.
SKU number 163810 is listed on the web site as a ".38 S&W Special +P" and SKU number 163811 is listed on the web site as a ".38 Special +P", no S&W. What is the difference in the two calibers? Why does one have the added "S&W" in the caliber description? Do they both use "38 Special" ammunition?
It seems as though S&W makes a definite difference between "38 special" and ".38 S&W special" on their web site. I was told that there used to be ammunition that was "38 S&W special" but it no longer exists and all new S&W 38's fire .38 special ammo.
Any help in understanding this will be appreciated.
I have a question regarding the caliber of the model 642 revolvers.
SKU number 163810 is listed on the web site as a ".38 S&W Special +P" and SKU number 163811 is listed on the web site as a ".38 Special +P", no S&W. What is the difference in the two calibers? Why does one have the added "S&W" in the caliber description? Do they both use "38 Special" ammunition?
It seems as though S&W makes a definite difference between "38 special" and ".38 S&W special" on their web site. I was told that there used to be ammunition that was "38 S&W special" but it no longer exists and all new S&W 38's fire .38 special ammo.
Any help in understanding this will be appreciated.