Why would anybody buy a 38 special

[hikingthehills]

When a .357 would do both?

 

[palmettomoon]

Love my Model 12.

 

[baxterday]

$$

 

[Don231s]

You want to get in front of my 38?

 

[atljetmech]

Same applies to a 44 Special !!!

 

[BigJohnE]

While I prefer the .357 magnum for that versatility that you mention; in certain guns, I just prefer the "classic" .38SPL caliber, And with a good load, it'll get the job done just fine.

 

[SierraOscar]

Personally my wife was taught by her father to shoot a .38 revolver and that is what she knows and could care less learning anything else. She is very sentimental since he passed. I support her decision and bought her a S&W 638 vs the Model 10 she learned on. She was carrying a .32 revolver before so It give me a little more comfort that she has a .38 that she is toting. She has shot my .357 but was not impressed with extra firepower. We spend quality time shooting and stress shot placement over power. She may not be an operator but I feel confident that she will not be an easy target and someone will be on the bad end of her GA firecracker attitude. I always joke that if someone were to take her that they will return her very very soon! LOL!

 

[Hayata]

Two words.

Shot

Placement

/drops mike/

 

[palmettomoon]

Mine is light, holds 6 rounds, comfortable to carry and if I get a misfire, just pull that trigger again. Never felt like I needed a .357 but I like shooting them too.

 

[Don231s]

The implement is less costly, and the ammo is, too. But I'm open for a deal!