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What is the difference between a 38 Special pistol and a regular 38 pistol?
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∙ 14y ago
.38 Special is a specific caliber. There are other .38 caliber cartridges- about a dozen. The most common OTHER 38 is the .38 S&W, which is shorter, fatter, and less powerful than the .38 Special. MOST of the different .38s do NOT interchange.
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