38 s&w special

texasmike

March 02, 2002 18:27

Looked at a S&W revolver today and it is marked 38 S&W special ctg. and the guy said same as 38 special. Is he correct and is it ok to fire 38 special ammo from it?

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  texasmike

  March 02, 2002 18:27

  Could somebody please tell me the difference between a .38 special and .38 s&w special.Thanks in advance for the help.

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  Texas Mike

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  oneshy

  March 02, 2002 19:02

  The case dia.of the S&W is larger. Working pressure for the S&W is 14,900 whereas the Special is 18,900. The S&W case is also much shorter, more like a 9mm.[This message has been edited by oneshy (edited 03-03-2002).]

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  woodsrunner

  March 02, 2002 19:11

  The .38 S&W Special and the .38 Special are the same thing. There is also a .38 S&W. The 38 S&W uses a larger diameter bullet and won't fit in the chamber of the 38 special.The 38 Special was created by S&W in the early 1900's by lengthening the 38 Long Colt. Thus the name 38 S&W special, Later the name was shortened to just 38 special.WOODS

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  oneshy

  March 02, 2002 19:16

  You're right, the S&W is different the specials are the same.

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