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These Are the 5 Best .38 Caliber Handguns Out There
2020-01-15
[National Interest] Key Point: Today, the .38 Special is still popular, particularly among those who prefer the simplicity and aesthetic of revolvers.

The .38 Special is one of the most durable cartridges in history. Introduced in 1898 as the .38 Smith & Wesson Special, it was meant to upgrade the U.S. Army’s firepower. The Army’s .38 Long Colt cartridge proved mediocre at stopping Philippine insurgents in close-quarters combat‐the .38 Special was one proposed remedy.

Although the Army eventually chose a different caliber (the .45 ACP), .38 Special eventually became one of the most popular cartridges in America. The .38 Special became popular with police in the Depression era, when a heavier round that could penetrate the car bodies of motorized bandits was needed. The round was soft-shooting and easy to train police recruits on. The round reigned supreme among law enforcement until the 1970s and 1980s, when 9mm high-capacity semi-automatic handguns became popular.

Today, the .38 Special is still popular, particularly among those who prefer the simplicity and aesthetic of revolvers. It is inexpensive and available in a wide variety of configurations, from regular ball ammo to hollow points to high pressure +P rounds. Here are five of the best guns you can shoot .38 Special out of.
Posted by:Besoeker

#4  I chose all the above. 1911-.45, S&W -.357mag, and a Glock 17-9mm. one never has to worry about chambering or jamming up a round in a revolver.
Posted by: Texhooey   2020-01-15 21:03  

#3  Generally form follows function so I shouldn't be too surprised the Ruger 57 looks a whole like the Keltec PMR30.
Posted by: Skidmark   2020-01-15 15:37  

#2  I've been seeing info on a pistol Ruger released in December 2019. It is the Ruger 57. "With an MSRP of $799.00, but retailing for as low as $600 via some dealers, the Ruger-57 is well under half the general retail value of the Five-seven which usually clocks in at or above a whopping $1,300."

Ruger 57
Posted by: JohnQC   2020-01-15 10:44  

#1  Choosing .38 Special Ammo For Self-Defense

Posted by: Skidmark   2020-01-15 06:51  

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