The 38 Special enjoys the popularity that’s common with all military cartridges. Developed at the end of the 19th century and chambered by Smith & Wesson in their Military & Police revolver, early 38 ...

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Summary: The debate between revolver cartridges like the .38 Special and semi-auto handgun cartridges such as the 9mm is often considered pointless by enthusiasts due to their distinct differences.

They are two of the most famous and popular cartridges for personal defense and law enforcement, one in the wheelgun world and one in the semi-auto world. They are often compared because they both ...