Can a 38 special kill a deer?

(d) Pistols and revolvers with minimum barrel lengths of 4 inches, using centerfire cartridges with softnose or expanding bullets may be used to take elk and bighorn sheep. You can legally use a . 38 Special 2″ barrel to hunt deer, as long as you use expanding bullets.

Why do they call it 38 special?

38″ referring to the approximate diameter of the loaded brass case. This came about because the original . 38-caliber cartridge, the . 38 Short Colt, was designed for use in converted .

Why is the 38 special so popular?

The . 38 Special became popular with police in the Depression era, when a heavier round that could penetrate the car bodies of motorized bandits was needed. The round was soft-shooting and easy to train police recruits on.

Who makes the best .38 revolver?

7 Best . 38 Special Revolvers For CCW

Model 638 Smith and Wesson . 38 Special Revolver.
Charter Arms Undercover . 38 Special Gun.
Smith and Wesson Model 10: The First . 38 Special Revolver.
LCR Ruger . 38 Special Revolver.
S&W M&P Bodyguard . 38 Special Revolver With Laser.
Taurus 605: The New Taurus . 38 Special Revolver.
Chiappa Rhino.

How much is a used 38 special worth?

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$440.00	SMITH & WESSON SMITH& 642 DELUXE 38 SPECIAL 1 87 BARREL 5 ROUND CAPACITY MATTE SILVER FINISH 022188138085

Can you shoot 38 in a 38 special?

38 special. You can shoot both . 38 long and short Colt in . 38 Spl chambered guns.

Can a 38 special shoot P ammo?

Ammunition designated as . 38 +P loads have increased pressures—that’s what the +P stands for—over standard . 38 Special loads. These +P rounds may not, should not, cannot be fired in standard .

What does 38 SPL +P mean?

Overpressure ammunition

Is a 357 more powerful than a 38?

38 Special, the . 357 Magnum is a faster and more-powerful version of the cartridge. 38 Special that could travel over 1,000 feet per second. To give it more power, they elongated the case, allowing for more powder, and hence more power.

What else can you shoot out of a 38 special?

38 Special round can be safely fired in a . 357 Magnum revolver or lever gun.