38 S&W Special

garandfan

May 25, 2002 11:16

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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  garandfan

  May 25, 2002 11:16

  I have a box of Fiocchi rounds that are labeled as 38 S&W Special. Are these the same as 38 special? The headstamp on the cases say 38 special. I know 38 S&W and 38 special are different, but is there any difference between my box of ammo and 38 special? Thanks.

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  Der Gebirgsjager

  May 25, 2002 11:23

  They are the same. .38 S&W Special is actually the proper, proprietary name; just commonly shortened to .38 special.

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