The 38 Special enjoys the popularity that’s common with all military cartridges. Developed at the end of the 19th century and chambered by Smith & Wesson in their Military & Police revolver, early 38 ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: In a nutshell, both cartridges work similarly. Where they differ greatly is in the ballistic performance area. Truth be told I tend to shy away from comparing any ...

Summary: The debate between revolver cartridges like the .38 Special and semi-auto handgun cartridges such as the 9mm is often considered pointless by enthusiasts due to their distinct differences.