Typically they are used for personal defense and for target shooting. The .38 Special revolver was a standard firearm for many American law enforcement officers for years, and has been used as a military sidearm.
No. <><><> Above is correct- however, ,38 Special CARTRIDGES can be used in a .357 magnum revolver. The .38 Special is actually not .38 caliber, but .357 caliber. .38 caliber bullets, such as used in the .38 S&W catridge, cannot be used.
38 special.
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You take it to a gunsmith
No
.38 Special, yes. Other .38 cartridges (such as the .38 Long Colt or .38 Super), no.
38 special is only a revolver caliber. that's like saying a 44 magnum revolver or a 500 special revolver. a revolver is a revolver
Depends on the load
No, you cannot.
No, you cannot.
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