American Rifleman

The End Of An Era: Smith & Wesson's Last Model 64 .38 Special Revolver

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Field & Stream

357 Magnum vs 38 Special: What’s the Difference?

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 ...
The National Interest

The Revolver Won’t Go Away: Don’t Overlook These .38 Special Handguns

Key point: Durable and popular. The .38 Special is one of the most durable cartridges in history. Introduced in 1898 as the .38 Smith & Wesson Special, it was meant to upgrade the U.S. Army’s ...
American Rifleman

The .38 Smith & Wesson: History And Performance

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Revolver development and ...