I have gotten a lot of comments from people so sure of themselves about how much of a fool I am about .38 Special ballistics. Now typical .38 Special+P ammo ranges from 230 to 300 ft lbs energy in a 3" barrel, as where a 9mm to 9mm+P ranges from 330 to 400 ft lbs energy in a 4" barrel, but....In my 4" barrel revolver look at the numbers I got with a few loads; 1. Underwood .38 Special+P 158 gr LSWC= 1,217 FPS AVG 520 ft lbs (2" barrel 1,103 FPS AVG 427 ft lbs energy) kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoqKzqaco6nFo5M.html 2. Supervel .38 Special+P 90 gr JHP= 1,652 FPS AVG 546 ft lbs energy kzread.info/dash/bejne/gH9ttruvm72todY.html 3. Buffalo Bore .38 Special+P 158 gr LSWC= 1,177 FPS AVG 486 ft lbs energy kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYh-u9WcZrPKdbA.html 4. Buffalo Bore .38 Special+P 125 gr XTP= 1,252 FPS AVG 435 ft lbs energy kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2GD28SEeLHJh7g.html

@mmardell9262

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry you are not alone. I argued with a guy for days on end who thought 357 sig is more powerful than 357 magnum. Some people have their biases so engrained you can't talk any sense into them.

@OrieCipollaro

2 жыл бұрын

The Majority of self defense situations are probably under 30 feet distance a 38 special is more than enough any other flight above that I choose flight

@drizzt8965

Жыл бұрын

@@mmardell9262 lol

@JohnSmith-hm9hn

Жыл бұрын

Underwood .38 Special+P 158 gr LSWC is #1 in recoil. Hurts too much to shoot in a 16oz gun and can't do fast follow up shots.. The non +p version is perfect for light weight revolvers, but it has more recoil than +p from standard manufactures. The Underwood +p 125g Golddot is #2 in recoil. I really need to try Supervel. Somebody needs to make a device to test recoil. I've found that the calculation sometimes doesn't match real world feel.

@sgtdevildog7134

Жыл бұрын

Everyone will talk shit , there’s a lot of us that love revolvers and Pistols but I have always said …if I had to choose one I’m going with a revolver all day !

The cemeteries are full of those who underestimated the 38 special.

@GunSam

5 жыл бұрын

But...it won't break the skin lol

@TheSarge5445

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, getting shot COM by a .38 is definitely on my list of things that I hope never happen to me.

@jtns2845

4 жыл бұрын

and full of those who underestimated the 22lr too. practice well with what you can afford and handle well. a peaceable, common sense imbued civilian should be able to solve social issues with 5-6 pills. if not you are likely venturing purposely into apex predator territory and you need a rifle or shotgun.

@exothermal.sprocket

4 жыл бұрын

Excerpt from-- .38 Snubbies vs. .380 Autos: Choices for On-Body Carry by Jim Williamson Roving Editor There are so many types of .38 Special ammo that I’ll list only those that I personally favor. We should ignore the basic 158-grain lead RN, which doesn’t expand, and which reaches only 700 fps or less from a snub barrel. Remington’s classic 125-grain JHP gave 875 fps in one test that I consulted, and Speer’s Gold Dot usually clocks 885-900 fps. This is exceptional from a 2-inch barrel, and that bullet holds together well and has the energy to get in deep. The new 135-grain version, especially tailored for use in snubs, should be even better, and NYCPD, for whom it was designed, has gotten good field results with it. It has yet to appear in local stores, and no test ammo was available, so I can’t report more on it. I asked Federal’s PR man to check with their engineers as to how their 129-grain Hydra-Shok behaves in short barrels. Check Sources They chronographed some, and it ran 865 fps in a snub and 936 fps from a 3-inch barrel. That’s impressive, and the bullet usually behaves well in animal tissue. To see if this was typical, I checked another source, and the figures were within a very few feet of those supplied by Federal. That’s unusually consistent. Hydra-Shok remains one of my favorite loads for defense and hunting purposes in several calibers. Winchester’s 130-grain SXT is also excellent. Many feel that the best .38 defense round ever is the Plus P lead HP introduced by Winchester circa 1972, and eventually offered by Federal, Remington, and a few others. Various brands differ a little in how hard the lead formula is, but all seem to offer some expansion, even in a 2-inch barrel. Moreover, the bullet penetrates until next payday, a vital factor if one has to shoot a heavy man or a large animal. Velocity runs some 775-810 fps, depending on brand, ammo lot, and the particular gun. Using a 3-inch barrel may well produce velocity beyond 850 fps, making this a very serious social item. Massad Ayoob has graciously consented to my citing his results with this lead HP load on pigs in a slaughterhouse. Briefly, he tried a number of .380 auto loads, and none performed really well. Some did a poor enough job that he decided that it was inhumane to continue using them, if memory serves. Then, he tried the lead .38 Special HP. It routinely went through the heavy skin, the thick skull, and either lodged at the rear of the brain case or penetrated beyond. (Results varied with the particular shot.) Deaths were pretty much instant, with extensive brain damage. He feels that this was exceptional performance from a compact, handy sidearm. I concur. Those of you worried about bears or rabid or feral dogs should keep his tests in mind. I think they represent the best data we have for comparing .380 autos to snub .38 Specials. Certain other .38 rounds also offer better performance than the .380 ammo that I know about. This doesn’t mean that the .380 is a total flop when used on humans or small mammals or most snakes. Those pigs are quite large targets for a gun handy enough to fit in many pockets. I realize that people normally succumb to bullet wounds more readily than do most other mammals of similar weight. But when one can, it is best to tilt the scales in the right direction. With this in mind, and the overall reliability factor favoring the revolver, I think I’ll stick to the snub and 3-inch barreled .38 revolvers for most of my own use. There are occasions when the shape and size of the .380 and its generally better pointing and recoil control factors may lead me to use a .380. But, across the board, the .38 snub is the best choice in this comparison.

@PaulSter

4 жыл бұрын

@@exothermal.sprocket very well said. I have a .380 Ruger for it being a light and easy conceal. Many laugh, but I seriously doubt that any one of them would dare to be the target of a well placed 380 round. Edit: Oh, and out of everything, our .38 with +p rounds is what is closest at night.

After I left the military and my beloved 1911A1 behind. I became a Deputy Sheriff and was issued a .38spl. It never failed me it never jammed and saved my life several times. Couldn't ask for more than that.

@machristopheruy8684

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@saginawdan

3 жыл бұрын

My dad's same story. WW2 in the South Pacific and 33 years as a deputy sheriff.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

3 жыл бұрын

I need a good revolver.

@stroys7061

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. I was a forward observer in Vietnam, so I carried a 1911. I loved it, but when the crap hit the fan, I called in artillery - usually 155 howitzers. 😀 wanna talk about stopping power?

@tylermorrison7051

3 жыл бұрын

@@stroys7061 I appreciate your service.

J frame revolvers with 38 spl are the best guns to carry for the average person, period. Most citizens will never use their gun in a self defense incident, so carrying a gun with more than adequate power, safer than most pistols and lighter than most pistols just makes complete sense.

@TheAsianOfChaos

Жыл бұрын

I like carrying a full size pistol

@youngboyharless9769

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAsianOfChaos right on brother. I too carry full size occasionally. Nice to have multiple options

@TheOfficialCaseMade

6 ай бұрын

Only problem with that is... Most people who would carry an ultralight .38 snub nose (older folks, women, smaller framed people) would also probably not be able to control the damned thing. Between the 15 pound trigger pull and extensive recoil, I think there are plenty better options for most people. Not knocking revolvers, .38 spl, or J frames (or old people or women, for that matter!), I just think that their drawbacks are not looked at as realistically as they should be. As a real world example, I was at a range with an ole boy and his lady, probably both mid 60s. While he was a deadeye with his 44 mag, she was struggling to hit 10 inch groups at 7 yards with her J frame 38. She really struggled with the DA trigger pull.

@Stinger2i

5 ай бұрын

​@@TheOfficialCaseMade However with a revolver, there is no *secondary recoil" to master for the more petite or beginner

@briangeiswite4452

5 ай бұрын

I'm going to have to disagree there. The average person isn't a shooter. Tiny j frame revolvers are some of the hardest guns to shoot for novice shooters. Whenever a student brings a j frame to class we end up swapping them for a mid size or full sized pistol to learn on because it's difficult to follow the fundamentals on guns that are very small or very large.

You are 100% correct in everything you said. I teach concealed carry, and I tell all my frail women, and men to buy a revolver in 38 special for self defense. Just point and shoot, some elderly and small people have a hard time loading the magazine in an automatic pistol, then raking a round into the chamber. Small 5 or 6 shot revolvers are the way to go for them.

@tomassoyweyvon4902

Жыл бұрын

How Right you are Friend , keep up the Good work

@sincerdagain6060

Жыл бұрын

@@tomassoyweyvon4902 What good does an automatic do if you can't load it or rack the slide. Makes no sense.

@tomassoyweyvon4902

Жыл бұрын

@@sincerdagain6060 ?

@sincerdagain6060

Жыл бұрын

@@tomassoyweyvon4902 are you unable to read??

@tomassoyweyvon4902

Жыл бұрын

@@sincerdagain6060 ??

A quarter of a million people have come here to either love or hate the .38 Special. 84% of you LOVE the .38 Special based on the ratings of this video. Thanks a bunch!

@metalandwood4u

5 жыл бұрын

They dont love the cartridge! They like the video. Your delivery and information and discussion got the thumbs up! It's a good video!

@oldcop18

5 жыл бұрын

I just watched this video again b/c it’s so packed w/useful info. My 340PD is loaded w/the +P 158 grain lead HP b/c when I used it on the street it dropped the bad guy in his tracks. Magnum rounds produce too much recoil for rapid and accurate follow up shots.

@7wt

5 жыл бұрын

David Stevens nope, love the cartridge.

@fukenbiker

4 жыл бұрын

@@metalandwood4u I like the cartridge. Five are ready to go in my wallet holster right now. 442 w/CTC grips. (Love the laser pointer)

@metalandwood4u

4 жыл бұрын

@@fukenbiker well I guess I stand corrected, everybuddy luv 'em some. 38s. Me I gave my 38btona Texas buddy. It was given to me by my Florida buddy. I had it in my hand on a greyhound bus when a guy was acting like he was hijacking the bus. Tuff ass bus driver stopped in the middle of rural Georgia and grabbed that guy and threw his ass off the bus. In the middle of nowhere in the hot hot summer sun. But that saved me from having to kill the guy cuz if he showed a weapon I was going to jump up and shoot. I prefer semi autos like glock 26 and 19 for carry or keltec .380. I'd carry a .38 over nothing but I like reloadable capability. Yeah okay speed loaders are nice. But sort of a solution.

Buy a 357 revolver and then use 38 at the range.

@ModernSurvivalSense

6 жыл бұрын

This guy gets it.

@crankyyankee7290

6 жыл бұрын

I do, cold weather-SP 101 357,may be holding anything from common 38 spec,to 38 defense load,38+p.up to Buffalo bore 357,practice with 38,fun to shoot with any of it,for me I have to remember that 38 hits higher than 357,and yeah the fireball from 357 coming out out of 2 1/4 " is fun at times,38 very little if at all-I'm no kid,and my 70 year old wife can handle the mag. just fine-she qualified for her permit with it,-for hot weather,or when I just want to slip it in my pocket -an S&W Air weight 38+p almost as versatile ,and slips into a pocket,then go share the food with a Marlin Mod !894- 357.

@reshpeck

5 жыл бұрын

Ruger LCR all day. I practice with .38 and then a few runs with the magnum rounds so I stay used to the kick, then I carry with the magnums. I don't think I'll ever need more than five shots but I keep a couple of speedloaders in my pocket, got my reload speed down to under 4 seconds. When I'm out and about I keep it in an ankle holster though as a backup and carry my PPQ on my hip with an extra mag in my back pocket. 31 rounds of 9mm with quicker access and reloading has its own benefits. Why not have the best of all worlds?

@reshpeck

5 жыл бұрын

@Liverpool 11 I don't have a lifestyle that requires it, I just like to exercise my 2nd Amendment rights. I don't know, maybe I just feel cool because I'm all strapped and shit. And you know, that ankle holster is extraordinarily comfortable, I actually forget I have it on most of the time.

@reshpeck

5 жыл бұрын

@Liverpool 11 I don't have a problem with the sights on the PPQ, are the aftermarket ones worth it?

I can't believe how many people have watched this stupid thing lol. I made it when I had like 1k subs which is more like a FB group of fiends. But even now if I had to add to this video, I would say that the .38 Special still is the best cartridge. I mean, we have two real popular kings, the .38 Special and the 9mm. Yes more pistols are chambered in 9mm, some are great and I own several and the 9mm is the best cartridge for a semi auto as it's the most reliable, a lot less can go wrong from "limp wristing". But in general, a .38 Special is just as powerful as 9mm when loaded properly, has more variety of power and more reliable for more people. When the average citizen needs 3 rounds for self defense (statistical average is 3), going with something low recoil, totally reliable and still powerful enough to work, the .38 is hard to beat. "BUT MULTIPLE ATTACKERS!", (hear it daily) my response is, kid you're not a cop....watch videos of what happens when multiple attackers attack a citizen and they start to shoot, they all scatter.

@hughmoody8508

2 жыл бұрын

you sound like a dude who knows he's lying to himself but can't stop. good .38 loads are on par with target 9mm but with less than half the standard capacity. there's no such thing as "period" for handguns, everyone is different. 9mm, .45, and 10mm are the holy trinity of semi's just like .357 is the happy medium for revolvers. please keep making videos, but please be more pragmatic in your assessments

@jayclark2077

2 жыл бұрын

@@hughmoody8508: “pragmatic” refers usually to averages, and .38 will do for 99.9 of the cases. The “one shot stops” are usually with a .357 Magnum with a fast 125 gr. cartridge, and that’s impressive, but with a .38 you still have 4 or 5 more shots, eh? So, shoot straight and put another round in the chest and then one in the head and then repeat PRN. Less is more! JWC

@brianquick3205

2 жыл бұрын

I can respect when a man takes a position on a topic, presents his argument and stands by it. Most people wouldn't volunteer to be shot by a 38 special.

@sportsentertainmentco9877

2 жыл бұрын

4 years later and this video was at the top of my search feed. I found it extremely educational, useful and you're not boring to hear! Good stuff man.

@ryanjacobsen9557

2 жыл бұрын

I have used the 158 solid in old Smith 4" for many many years of hog hunting with dogs usually we catch the hog live but sometimes u gotta shoot one that's just too damn mean I've body shot 300lb hogs with that old cheap 158gr solid and it's like u take the wind right out of their sail run 10-15 yards and that's about it as long as u make a vitals shot they are usually moving around pretty good so a head shot is far and few between but a good vitals does the trick

.38 special has killed a lot of bad guys and good guys too. Most of those were just 158gr lead round nose projectiles to boot. We know that round nose projectiles don’t do much damage. You have to remember that you’re still sending a 158gr slug through someone. That’s no joke.

@sosuapimp8449

4 жыл бұрын

Watch Paul Harrells video on the round with the meat target,it performed very well

@jimbienkowski7857

3 жыл бұрын

@@sosuapimp8449 " grandpa ammo preformed pretty well"

@nelsonr1467

Жыл бұрын

Penetration is what kills. Not expansion

@lispendens

Жыл бұрын

So many people love the debate but forget the reality. If you shoot a person with a 38 special/380 ACP/357 magnum/40 cal/45ACP/9mm, that’s gonna do some serious damage. All of those calibers have high one shot stop percentages and deep penetration of 14+ inches. Pop two off consecutively and you’ll be ok in a SD encounter. Trust the statistics.

@nelsonr1467

Жыл бұрын

@@lispendens I agree with you

This video was never intended to be popular, wow I just went over 200,000 views on it. Such a surprise!

@Fudmottin

5 жыл бұрын

I saw this video pop up on my recommended list and decided to give it another watch. I can't give it another thumbs up, but I would if I could. I've been thinking for some time now that the 35 caliber class might be the ideal bullet diameter for handguns. That is, it may have about the ideal cross sectional area for the velocities you get out of a typical handgun cartridge. I can't be the only person who thinks that way. Look at all the cartridges in the class: .380 ACP, .38 Spl, 9x18mm (Makarov), 9x19mm (Luger), .357 Magnum, .357 Sig, and whatever I've missed. The revolver flavors don't have to worry about feeding issues, so you can shape the bullet anyway you like. The .380 ACP can be truly tiny (I really want a Seacamp LWS380). The 9x19mm has seriously good size efficiency in terms of round count in a given size pistol. And the .357 Magnum has more capability than required for self defense use and takes you solidly into handgun hunting territory.

@GunSam

5 жыл бұрын

@@Fudmottin plus, if if own the 50 cartridges or so in that range, bore cleaning tools make for easy shopping :)

@Fudmottin

5 жыл бұрын

@@GunSam Yes. Funny how that works. I wonder how this range gained the popularity it did. Was it due to effectiveness, or was it due to saving money on tooling? LOL.

@GunSam

5 жыл бұрын

I believe that American is widely to blame for the 9mm diameter craze. We go back 150 years or more with .36 caliber cartridges and conversions. European countries and Japan followed suit around the year 1900 and the rest is history, although .30 caliber handgun cartridges were very popular around the world, and I guess you could say our .32 caliber handguns were similar as they are actually all .312". Off topic, I been researching a lot about the .38 Short Colt and .38 Long Colt, as they are the grandparents of the .357 Magnum and Parent to the .38 Special. I plan to start working with some .38 Short Colt ammo, saving the brass and reloading it to shoot out of my revolvers. I plan on doing a video on low recoil options for weaker people, and showing that .38 Short Colt ammo and .38 Special Wadcutters are a good option for a .38 Special revolver rather than resorting to going to a .22 revolver or pistol.

@Fudmottin

5 жыл бұрын

@@GunSam I had no idea we had been messing around with that diameter for so long. The only big bore I can name that is popular today for self defense is the .45 ACP. You don't see people carrying .45 Colt that often. The .40 S&W and it's parent the 10mm are also second class calibers (in sales, not in power). Sounds like an interesting idea to look at lower power loads for self defense. I don't know how much recoil the .327 Federal Magnum has, but I can only name one company off the top of my head that is chambering for it. Good old Ruger. I think one thing to bring up when talking low powered .38 loads is why them instead of .22lr or anything that is .32 ACP or smaller. Handling tiny guns gets difficult quickly as the size goes down. Reliability of autoloaders suffers. A J-Frame can have a spring kit installed and still be reliable. It's also still large enough to manipulate properly. It would be interesting to see how low you can go on the energy scale and still be effective with a .38. You'll have to give up expansion.

I agree. The .38 special is highly underated.

@NobleSavage44

7 жыл бұрын

Jorge Ruiz , 38 put a lot of men in the ground. Good round.

@marshallderriek1858

Ай бұрын

Highly underrated is the most overrated comment made

Dude older I've gotten the more I love revolvers easier to maintain an sexier then semi autos

@GunSam

4 жыл бұрын

I would say a revolver takes longer to clean than an auto, but I suppose maintenance is less with a revolver.

@squirrelhillfarm9070

4 жыл бұрын

I think my 1911 is sexier but I haven’t kicked these revolvers out yet

@exothermal.sprocket

4 жыл бұрын

Real metal, real craftsmanship, real warmth and feel, real solid. Yes that applies to stuff like 1911 or CZ97B or Sig P232....... but nothing quite like the feel of a wheeler. And definitely nothing in the auto camp can compare to the ultimate power of wheeler cartridges.

@anthonygalliart1789

4 жыл бұрын

My first 8 handguns were revolvers and I am adding more to the collection every year since 1983. Also love M1911A1, CZ75B & Hi Power. The first rule of a gunfight is bring a gun.

@exothermal.sprocket

4 жыл бұрын

First rule of a gunfight is run away, if possible. haha

You got that right . Love the 38 spl.. my duty revolver for years . Never let me down when used . Still carry a model 60

@scooterbob4432

4 жыл бұрын

I carried a rare Colt Viper 38 Spl 6 shots revolver while working as an armed security guard many years ago. Now retired, I also carry a model 60 like yours. Great gun.

@josepheiler3059

9 ай бұрын

I got a model 60-14 I love it so it became a safe queen

My wife and late mother both carry/carried 38 Special 5 shot revolvers, know a ex Marine and GWOT vet that carries one too. 38 has a proven and tested record worthy of respect.

@SonOfTheDawn515

3 жыл бұрын

Just not in the Pacific. The army ditched them quickly due to poor performance on small Filipinos. The .38 spcl wasn't putting them down and then they went full nuts and demanded the .45 and stuck with it for like 70 years (I'm not a .45 guy and have never owned one so don't think I'm saying 45 or nothing). Law enforcement even found it too under powered and the .357 was born. .38 spcl will cause pain for sure but without quality hollow points and good shot placement it isn't all that spectacular.

@la_old_salt2241

2 жыл бұрын

@@SonOfTheDawn515 It wasn't the 38 Special the troops revolvers were chambered for but the 38 Smith & Wessen. A completely different cartridge.

@glenn1035

2 жыл бұрын

@@la_old_salt2241 Actually it was the older .38 Long Colt that failed in the Philippine-American war the .38 Special Smith & Wesson was introduced just weeks before that war began and of course was not issued or involved. The .38 Special S&W greatly surpassed the power of the .38 Long Colt by increasing the velocity from 775 to 950 ft per second with the same weight bullet.

The "Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading" 4th edition says this about the 38 Special: "the versatality of the 38 Special is to the handgunner, what the 308 Winchester is to the rifleman".

@drjimjam1112

5 жыл бұрын

I don't like the 308 either. 30'06 much more versatile IMO.

@exothermal.sprocket

5 жыл бұрын

.308 and .30-06 cases are parents to a lot of great cartridges. Both have their place.

@russellkeeling9712

3 жыл бұрын

@@exothermal.sprocket The .473 diameter of the head on both the 308 and the 30-06 are both grandchildren of the 7mm mauser. It is the grandfather of all rounds with the .473 diameter head.

@exothermal.sprocket

3 жыл бұрын

@@russellkeeling9712 Right. 7x57 to be exact, and it's a great capable cartridge. Hasn't been very popular in the USA.

@8d4o0c4

2 жыл бұрын

7x57 Mauser is a great cartridge. My dream Mauser trifecta is a 7x57, an 8x57 IS, and a .257 Roberts.

I agree. The 38 Special is very easy to teach a large number of people to shoot very well. I have carried a S&W M10 with a 3 inch barrel for over 35 years. My wife has carried many different 38 Special revolvers for over 40 years. It is just fine in our opinions

I own 9mm, 10mm, .45ACP’s etc, but THE MOST useful firearm I own, period, is my S&W 642 J-Frame .38 Special because it’s ALWAYS with me, as it’s my everyday concealed carry piece. Love the .38 Special.

@PDZ1122

2 жыл бұрын

.... Until you actually have to pull it out to defend your life. Then you wish you had the most powerful cartridge you can get your hands on. Did you ever have to use it?

@mikewallace6732

2 жыл бұрын

Only malfunctioning when a round is a dud that's in the millions the odds and the wheel will keep spinning anywho!

@chrispena4582

2 жыл бұрын

Same here 🤚i I love my sig, but it's the 38 snub I carry most

@scottzipperer6146

2 жыл бұрын

I have 5 10 MMS and 4 9mm and can't count the 357 mags and 45acp my 38s fit in my pocket and I have them all the time

@scottshane3055

2 жыл бұрын

100%

My wife and I shoot the 38 specials in our .357 revolvers more accurately and all day at the range without taking a beating..thumbs up on the 38 special...

@windhelmguard5295

5 жыл бұрын

personally i prefer .357 magnum cartridges, because those can do anything a .38 special can do and more, if you want to have lower recoil, you just put less powder in it

@mannydahitman313

5 жыл бұрын

Wasatch Watchman why should it take 16 bullets to put someone down. Why do you need to shoot 16 bullets to protect yourself? If you need more than 6 you’re having a gang war bro lol

@windhelmguard5295

5 жыл бұрын

@@mannydahitman313 you can't take any chances in a life or death self defence scenario, the glock 19 uses 9mm cartridges meaning that one shot usually won't instantly neutralize an attacker meaning that you'll shoot the guy three or four times to be on the safe side because you don't have time to stop and check wether he stoped moving or not. then imagine you have three or four guys coming at you and you can see why a portable low caliber six shooter simply doesn't cut it, a high caliber revolver could do the job too, but no sane person is going to carry a huge chunk of steel for self defence.

@margovallen

5 жыл бұрын

@@windhelmguard5295 Exactly his point as to why the .38 Special is superior to the 9mm for stopping a threat. Preferably w/o killing someone.

@windhelmguard5295

5 жыл бұрын

@@margovallen the .38 special is actually almost the same round as a 9mm there is only a difference of 2/100 of an inch in diameteter hwich is basically nothing, additionally the .38 special cartridge isn't longer because it holds more powder, the difference in length is because the .38 special cartridge was designed for black powder of which it would have taken much more to produce the desired effect, so while a .38 special cartridge does have more space inside than a 9mm, in practice 9mm cartridges often outperform .38 special cartridges because they generate more pressure in the smaller case. bottom line is that, unless you hand load a really hot .38 special (at which point i don't see why you wouldn't just make the jump to a .357 magnum) they won't perform any better than a 9mm and in many cases actually worse.

Can't beat a wheel gun . It holds the brass , and the next round even a dud ,ALWAYS reloads. No stovepipes , no chimney's , no jams !!!!!

@lukasrosa9974

4 жыл бұрын

My moms Taurus revolver jams. It rips the brass from the rim of the casing and completely locks the trigger. That one is the exception and not the rule for revolvers, but that’s the rule and not the exception for Taurus

@techtrain65

4 жыл бұрын

@@lukasrosa9974 and that's why I'm not a fan of Taurus.

@lukasrosa9974

4 жыл бұрын

D S we have 3 lol. The Taurus revolver was my moms when my parents first got into guns when I was like 8. My first gun was a AK, but my first handgun was a s&w 642

@SonOfTheDawn515

3 жыл бұрын

Except revolvers can and do jam without an as easy remediation as semi-autos.

@SonOfTheDawn515

3 жыл бұрын

@@DS-qj1ii I have an S&W Model 19. It absolutely has failed to eject cartridges with the ejector rod not even budging. Whether or not it's the ammo's fault - the remediation isn't as easy as a semi-auto. 🤷‍♂️

38 Special in the most underrated gun / round . The 38 has stopped a lot of men

@SonOfTheDawn515

3 жыл бұрын

Except for when the army said "get rid of this under powered piece of shit. It can't even stop these little people in the Philippines."

@srw3642

3 жыл бұрын

My mother , and grandfather, and Gardner would agree.

@chiefinspectorclue-so7433

3 жыл бұрын

@@SonOfTheDawn515 Ammo has improved a lot since then.

@redneck400m3

3 жыл бұрын

@@SonOfTheDawn515 Dumbass watch the video and do some research. The .38 long colt is what the army was using. The .38 special was devloped to be superior to the long colt.

@SonOfTheDawn515

3 жыл бұрын

@@redneck400m3 I'll bite. I'll even take what you said at face value and counter with this - law enforcement switched to the .357 quick as fuck because the .38 spcl was soo effective. 🤷‍♂️ It's a fast piece of metal that CAN do the job of stopping a threat but it doesn't excell at it by a long stretch.

You are 100% spot on. The .38 Special is often a forgotten cartridge, one that many new shooters sadly will commonly pass up just because it’s not the “flavor of the month”. As as I teach in my classes, “many of bad guys are pushing up daisies in the cemetery, thanks to the .38 Special”. It’s a proven round,. Once shown, I find many students gravitate towards the Ruger LCR chambered in .38 Special for self defense. It’s a winning combination. I also recommend the S&W Model 10 (Blued) or Model 64 (Stainless), (both are exactly the same fun, just a different finish) for home protection.

I get a lot of disagreement about the power of the .38 Special, but the proof is in the footage. This .38 Special beats the power of a 9mm, .45 ACP and .40 S&W any day of the week! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gH9ttruvm72todY.html

@metalandwood4u

5 жыл бұрын

Specifically regarding your comment about .38 special having more power than all those others up to and including .45. The hottest .38 I can find is a .38 + p by underwood at 375 foot pounds. Underwood 45 + p is well into 400s. 9mm +p+ is like 488 ft lbs. And the hot .40s are into 500s most standard .38 specials are less than 300 ft pounds. .40 and .45 standard loads are usually loaded hotter than standard .38. The video you reference is a hot .38 compared to a standard 9mm. But I still think your video is good and I still respect your love for the. 38.

@kenjacobus8231

5 жыл бұрын

No it does not. . 1. What are you calling power. Power is made up of 3 parts. . if you do the math the 38 aol is about the same as a 380 cap. Now it does not make it bad . it a very good all arounder .

I agree. The small revolvers that chamber the .38 are an invitation to carry ALL the time, not just occasionally. It takes so little effort to slip one into a pocket holster just before you leave the house that it soon becomes SOP. And the comfort of carrying such a small gun reinforces the habit. And the cartridge itself is just about at the outer limits of realistic chambering for a 15 oz revolver; anything more and a reasonable person will soon be skipping needed practice sessions at the range to avoid pain. No, the .38 is a very attractive round when everything's considered.

@GunSam

7 жыл бұрын

I pocket carry my .38 almost every day, for the reasons that you mentioned.

@kennethlindahl9206

5 жыл бұрын

I did not think I would like pocket carry but I love it . I have a S&W 642-1 it can shoot +p but I didn't like to...until I got a better grip I still load standard power .38s for carry ... Don't forget the .32 H&R is the .38spl of .327 fed mag have one and love it too ..it is like the .38\.357s lil brother

Here's some 9mm VS .38 Special ballistic tests I have done: Vid 1: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qnuTp7CcZ8q0j6w.html&t= Vid 2: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f42HubF8ZcuYhrQ.html Vid 3: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ipZ3xNF8f8y9lLg.html&t Vid 4: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qoqKzqaco6nFo5M.html

I'm 65 years old. A military retiree and life-long shooter and reloader. I own and shoot everything from .22LR to .45 ACP, but, by far, the gun and cartridge I spent the most time with and most enjoy, is the .38 special with my 15 YO Ruger GP100. No other pistol/revolver cartridge out there has the broad versatility of this one. Everything from center punching paper targets, to killing angry bears, if needed (tho I would much prefer the .357 Mag for that). There is a very good reason why this cartridge has been, and still is, most popular handgun cartridge in the world...for over 115 years!

Great video. I have carried and shot 380/9mm/40S&W and went back to a 2 inch Snubby 38 Special.

@brianc9374

7 жыл бұрын

D M....me too

@zzyzxzee6374

7 жыл бұрын

Me too

@cvfdchief9

7 жыл бұрын

380, 9mm, .45... and I'm back carrying my 2 3/4 Ruger speed six in .357

@jimmyjobob7217

6 жыл бұрын

I carry the .357 mag/.38 special 5rd as my backup ankle gun, with either my .45acp Glock, .40 PT111, or my 9mm Beretta Nano as primary carry. its an awesome rd, vary the loads between the .357/.38 special in chambers. Couldn't ask for a more reliable piece. No jams, no ftf, fte, shoots all the time Every-Time

@allenforehand3731

6 жыл бұрын

So have I.

Just bought a Colt Police 38 special. Serial showed it was from 62. I felt like I didn’t even have to aim it’s dead on. First time shooting 38 special and I love it.

I'm looking for a first time gun and honestly I like the feel of the 38 in my hand. I just want it for home defense. I haven't had a chance to test because the ranges are closed from the Corona virus

@GunSam

4 жыл бұрын

With a revolver you can dry fire though, get used to the trigger pull. Here's a few tips as I mentioned some in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpaW0syYc5efobw.html

@brightargyle8950

4 жыл бұрын

I would get some snap caps and practice loading, unloading and dry firing. The more time you spend with your firearm the better, even if you can't get to the range. I'm in the same boat with my most recent rifle. I got the ammo, the gun... and nowhere to shoot. I've been running snap caps through it, getting used to the trigger and practice loading.

@exothermal.sprocket

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the responsible, self reliant, liberty loving family, Loraine!

@DLI002

4 жыл бұрын

I think only indoor ranges r closed, the private outdoor ranges r open to certain extent

@snakeplissken44

4 жыл бұрын

9mm is much easier to shoot for a beginner. 300 bucks will get you a ruger security 9 or a smith and wesson sd9ve. Ammo is much cheaper too. Both those guns are very popular and reliable.

I just recently purchased a Ruger LCR .38 Special and am really enjoying it. I can't believe how light the LCR feels and it is so accurate.

Buffalo Bore .38 special 158 gr+P: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYGCyqexga6bo6Q.html

@jonasstrzyz2469

6 жыл бұрын

.38 special 158 gr+p Why not go towards the .357 magnum? I also do not agree with it being the best handgun cartridge. As it is not as reliable in semi-autos and if want a suppressed handgun on your night stand or something of that matter, then .45 ACP is a much better choice. As far as a recoil is concerned, that depends entirely on the gun, your build and how much you practice.

@GunSam

6 жыл бұрын

It's entirely dependent on the platform. In a 3"+ barrel all steel revolver, I don't doubt that the .357 magnum is a better cartridge for those who can handle them. That being said, the .38 special and .38 special+P is the better cartridge across the board for the masses, and in a snub nose revolver, especially a non-steel one, the .38 special is a better choice.

I clicked on this video mostly for amusement, but I came away with new respect for revolvers in general and the 38 Special in specific. I have a Smith & Wesson airweight 38 and a Ruger Security Six .357. They don't seem as outdated to me as they did an hour ago!

@millardfillmore1331

6 жыл бұрын

A 1944 MODEL 10 STILL DONT SEEM OLD TO ME EITHER...AND I GOT A BUNCHA OTHER STUFF TO 5 38S THUGH.....THEY WORK AND SIMPLY. LEARNING CURVE DON'T AND DON'T HAVE TO CHANGE JUST WORKS....ONE ALWAYS REVERTS TO THAT LEARNED FIRST.SQUEEEEEEZE Y'ALL....!!! LOL.

@waitaminute-vw9hf

5 жыл бұрын

Steven Sevieria I sure would like to have that airweight lol. I have a colt cobra snubby that shoots and conceals great.

@invisibletosociety8338

3 жыл бұрын

I love my Ruger Speed Six and my Taurus model 85, carry the Ruger often. Yes I have a 1911A1 and a very nice 9mm but the 38s are just enough for my purpose.

I am new to Handguns so I started out with a Heritage Rough Rider .22. I was debating on getting a 9mm semi or a 38 special revolver. I’m just so loyal and prefer revolvers! I chose the Rossi 88 38 special and so glad I did!

@joewoodchuck3824

Жыл бұрын

You chose well by sticking with revolvers.

@bloopy6166

11 ай бұрын

9mm revolver would probably be your best option, money wise

@boogitybear2283

8 ай бұрын

@@bloopy6166I actually have a 9mm in my car, but I love having a Revolver as my backup or knowing it’s there gives me a Peace of Mind.

Wow, this video is pretty dumb lol but I thank you all who stop by. I have done a LOT of .38 Special testing, often against 9mm. I am going to link one of my ballistic test videos here because with the barrel lengths i'm using along with the ammunition i'm using, it pretty much sums up the overall average test results I have seen back to back with .38 Special VS 9mm. And what that average is, is that the .38 Special often can provide identical damage as the 9mm but with less energy than the 9mm because the .38 Special usually has a larger hollow cavity. Again, this is the honest average between all my .38 Special VS 9mm testing: kzread.info/dash/bejne/do582qN_d9XLnMo.html

@debussplit4914

3 жыл бұрын

@Joshua F. Don't load the other calibers but sorry son the 9mm luger Is a .356inch projectile and the .38/357 Is a .358 inch. And before you start crying, I'm aware it's only a spooftienth of a difference and it might work in some instances but in general if you mix them up it translates to either stoppages In the 9mm or a shotgun pattern out of the .38/.357

@debussplit4914

3 жыл бұрын

@Joshua F. So you build NASCAR engines and reload .50bmg, I'm glad you have hobbies it doesn't change the fact you asserted that 9mm and .38 were .355 which is wrong. I also said it would work in most instances but would result in sub optimal performance, such as in a fussy 9mm autoloader the case will have a slight bulge causing feed issues, or in the case of .356 projectiles in a .357 magnum lever gun if not crimped to excessive levels can cause the projectile to be pushed into the case. The smaller projectile also causes accuracy issues as there isn't a correct seal in the barrel (gas cutting causing leading issues also in cast lead) Now as someone who supposedly builds engines would you say it's important that unless you have no other choice (mad max dystopia for instance) you put the right fuel in your car to win the race and avoid issues?

@GunSam

3 жыл бұрын

@@debussplit4914 not sure where you get your information, but .357 mag and .38 special jacketed bullet diameter is .357" and 9mm jacketed bullet diameter is .355". If you consider cast lead 9mm, they often are .356", but not common to load 9mm in cast lead bullets. The .357 Magnum rarely utilizes a cast lead bullet, but .38 Special often does and is usually .358" diameter. Again, dunno where you get your information from.

@debussplit4914

3 жыл бұрын

@@GunSam I get my info from a very expensive set of calipers a .358 sizing die, a couple sets of moulds and a bunch of various factory projectiles both copper plated (ie Berrys bullets)and jacketed (speer, hornady, federal) as well as several brands of cast ammo I have used before I started to hand cast myself (westcastings and redback) also mate read what I said and you might find.... I know your right and I said the same thing.

@oldcop18

3 жыл бұрын

I take issue w/anyone claiming the .38 is a poor choice for self defense. My issued .38 saved me three times during my 30 year career and even though I retired in ‘97 I haven’t seen anything to change my mind.

The .38 is truly special.

@corpsman1980

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely... special in the same way that a child of cousins, who are also siblings is special.

A dear friend went through 3 tours in Korean war as a front line officer, Lieutenant. The weapon he carried all through that conflict was a S&W Model 10 in .38 Special. I think that says a lot about this caliber.

@jimbob465

2 жыл бұрын

Cuz he totally fought the war with his snubbie

@sincerdagain6060

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimbob465 thats a four inch barrel gun they carried in Korea.

@thetooner8203

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say that says something about the cartridge, but what it says a lot more about is your dear friend. (I'd have preferred a rifle, but if I were issued a revolver in .38Special I'd spend more time and energy practising than complaining, while trying to scrounge a rifle.)

@sincerdagain6060

2 жыл бұрын

The only problem with the old .38 caliber rounds is the lack of stopping power. The reason most carried a Colt semi auto .45 was for the stopping power, the reason that they changed to the .45 was that during WWI and in Japan in WWII the Germans, and the Japanese would give their Soilders methamphetamine right before they were set to charge the line. Many officers died because the .38 round had little to no affect on meth fueled Soilders charging at them. The .45 on the other hand would knock them down, plus they had 8 rounds instead of six, and magazines were easier to change. The old .38 calibers are nothing like the newer .38 rounds. The old .38 were way under powered, from what the newer rounds are, the newer .38 P and + P are almost as good as a .357 round, Not to mention all the new Hollow Point designs, that are made to rip through flesh and bone. The old military rounds were smooth brass with a lead center they would go right through and body, so unless you got off a head shot or hit something vital, a meth fueled Soilder could just keep coming until he bled out. I really surprised your friend made it through the combats just carrying a .38 because the Koreans were notorious for using meth during combats.

@barefoofDr

2 жыл бұрын

@@sincerdagain6060 A friend in Nam saw a fellow hit 8 times with a 45 and he was still kicking. It all depends where you hit them.

Damn you've completely changed my view on .38. I didn't think it was bad before, but it's gone way up in my eyes now.

I carry the new model 10. 4 inch K frame with some +p ammo. Great gun and it does everything that I need it too. Great little video, nice to see the 38 finally get respect

@GunSam

7 жыл бұрын

The creation of the .40 S&W seems to be the common link in the lost arts of the great classic cartridges.

@Dastardly_X

5 жыл бұрын

I don't mind a 4 inch k frame at all. Just as easy as my model 60 3 inch.

@63DW89A

5 жыл бұрын

@@alsnipe My full time main carry gun is now a S&W 66 4-inch. I load it with the 38 SPL +P 158 gr LSWC-HP rounds (Normally Remington, but also the standard pressure BB, which is as hot as the +P Rem, Win & Fed!). My original CC was a 1991A1 Colt Commander in 45 ACP. I next moved to a Springfield XD 357 SIG. Found the S&W 66 for cheap at a pawn shop. Started carrying it alternatively to the Commander and XD. Pretty soon the S&W 66 was being carried all the time, to the point that the Commander and XD were sold. The 4-inch "K" frame S&W is much easier to hide and carries so much easier than the "blocky" autos. Also, even though the revolver "only" carries 6 rounds, the ability of the K-frame S&W to precisely and rapidly place a bullet exactly where you want it, even at 50+ yards is AMAZING. For me, the confidence factor that the K-frame S&W provides, in its ability to hit so quickly and precisely, FAR outweighs the capacity advantage of the autos. Also the 38 SPL 158 gr LSWC-HP hits very hard, yet is so controllable and ACCURATE, and that is another big confidence booster in carrying the S&W 66 4-inch. I suppose you could say, that after a little practice, the simple, no-fuss, easy-going, totally reliable, competent "personality" of the S&W 66 won me over from the higher cap autos!

38 special is a great round ...

@charleswallace1123

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir aint hard to conceal

Well said. 38 special has been the main stream round for police departments all over the United States for almost a century. Such a proven round.

Just bought a Charter Arms "Off Duty" in 38 Special for deep concealment carry. Love it ! 👍🏼

@kathyburke133

4 жыл бұрын

I love my Pink Lady Charter Arms 38 Special. Perfect for me.

@anthonydouglascontares3471

2 жыл бұрын

I too owned one once upon a time in the early 1980s. Best and cheapest ammo to have in it at the time was .38 target wad cutters.

@mikewallace6732

2 жыл бұрын

Undercover😎

I agree with this guy, don't know how, but the 38 cal is my first/only choice in a handgun. (All ways has been,) and as the history goes, he's right for the most part, I never gave 2 squirts for dates and names either, so I have no room to "critic" at any level. My choices are as rationale for shotguns, rifles, and the likes as well. The 38 Special is however, the very best of revolver handguns. "Practical over shiny and sparkly any day!"

Carry my j frame in 38 every where. I enjoy semi autos, I'm a mixed kind of guy I like most flavors. But to me nothing makes me feel safer than the j frame because I know it's going to go bang. If u TRAIN like you should, you can reload a revolver faster than hell. Problem today is laziness and people don't train....rant sorry buddy lol 🇺🇸

@brianbuchert6382

6 жыл бұрын

Angry Medic I’ll agree to a point,yes if you train well you can reload a revolver pretty fast but FASTER than a auto no way.But fast enough to be in the fight?definatly

@Rohan4711

6 жыл бұрын

Watch this video of Jerry Miculek shooting and reloading a revolver. kzread.info/dash/bejne/noCfk9hukrasgNo.html Happy training reloading with your Reveolver and Auto.

@Banana_jam0331

5 жыл бұрын

Carry a Glock 19 and you probably won't have to reload.lol

@roberthawthorne6515

4 жыл бұрын

Last Action Medic , when I went through the police academy in 91, we all (2) carried a K frame with 38+p+ the rest of the officers all had semi-autos... with our speed loaders, we stayed shot for shot with the autos, except when the autos were jamming up, we had to wait on them.

I agree with you 100%. I have been carrying a 38 special - 357 since 1968 and I've never had mechanical problems with the gun and shot thousands around through different 38 special - 357 revolvers. Thanks for a very good presentation.

Thank you for this video. I love the .38 and I think people overlook it now, which is a shame. I was born in 1969 and grew up with police carrying this gun and there was never any question as to it being effective. Capacity was the issue starting in 1979 with the Miami Dade mall shooting, when cops first encountered machine pistols being used by cocaine dealers and they felt outgunned. The 9mm did not prove to be an effective replacement, hence the birth of the .40. I am happily awaiting my order of 100 rounds of UMC .38 + p SJHP after being sold out for 2 months and I am in the market for another S & W model 15.

My initially issued military police service revolver was the Smith Model 10. The revolver was fantastic, the ammunition terrible, but all in all it was the perfect cartridge for its day. I still occasionally carry the Smith Model 15 and feel comfortable carrying it with +P loads. I love this caliber!

Excellent conceal ability with my S&Wbodyguard in 38spl....”hammerless” for quick easy draw.. Only 5 shots but...we all know it only takes one well placed round to stop an attack...I’m glad to have it in the collection 🙏💪🇺🇸💪🙏

I agree, my first revolver was a S&W model 15 that I purchased after leaving the military in 1970. I've bought and sold many of the guns over the years. I still have the antique furnace and bullet molds that I started with in the late 60s. I wish I could send you a picture of the model 64 police trade-in (DAO) that is high on my ccw rotation. The barrel has been cut to 3" and the barrel has been slabbed and dove tailed for a 1911 snag free front sight. Caliber designation stamped under the barrel flat. Work done by Carlo Valour. The cylinder has been recessed for full moon clips by TK Customs (shoots with or without using clips). I did the trigger work and cut the spur off, rounded the grip and fitted it with custom boot grips. This 38 spl. revolver is a pleasure to shoot.

Love a 38 with a 4 inch barrel. You can do a lot with a .38. I load mine with 158 lswc at 850 FPS and I do not feel under gunned.

.38 Special is a little less loud than 9mm and a lot less loud than a .357 .38 Special has less recoil. .38 Special should produce lower lower flash brightness in low-light conditions than .357

@sunrisesurfbum

6 жыл бұрын

Hans Crotchfelt All depends on what the load is. That's one of the nice things about the .38 Special - - its adaptability.

@damienrotter491

6 жыл бұрын

Hans Crotchfelt .38 ..it's less powerful than 9mm too

@cultofmalgus1310

5 жыл бұрын

if nothing else it shoots up to a 158 grain lead nightmare that bad guys tend to be highly allergic to.

@georgepickett6853

5 жыл бұрын

@@cultofmalgus1310 awesome

@a.ortega4505

5 жыл бұрын

Nice

In todays world, automatics are the thing...but for self defense, you can't go wrong with a good old fashion revolver like the .38 Special.

@teddammit5179

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, at least you know it won't jam on you.

@lastactionmedic5677

6 жыл бұрын

Ronald Poret agreed man. J frame for me all day 👍🇺🇸

@Darkpara1

6 жыл бұрын

Modern automatics don't jam so much these days, either. I've never had a jam out of all but 1 of my 9's, even during their break in. But yeah, statistically, there's a lot less that can go wrong with a wheel gun, especially with factory self defense ammo.

@bobcoleman226

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Lucas i have seen people limp wrist an auto and cause it to malfunction, I have never seen anyone limp wrist a revolver and have it malfunction. I carry a semi auto but as I age the loss of hand strength due to arthritis is pushing me to a revolver. Pros and cons of both.

@Darkpara1

6 жыл бұрын

Agree with you there. The way I see it, the major point against a revolver, is definitely the capacity. I've only got 5 in my small framed revolvers, where as i've got 8 in my 9mm Shield. That could make a large difference in a confrontation, where as if we're talking the difference between a full size auto, where you've got between 14-20, there's not much difference in it.

The .38 Special is probably the most versatile, easy to load and shoot, forgiving cartridge you can find. One thing no-one really talks about is how a 2" J-frame is an easy gun to carry, and BTW, you are best having the gun with you than left at home. For those who chose to argue: I carried a 2.5" k-frame butt M29 for YEARS :-) I still love the 38Spec. I shoot it in revolvers from 2" to 6", a S&W M52 and it's accurate in everything. My favorite defensive ammo would be Federal HydraShok, FWIW.

For me, the .38 Special is the most versatile centerfire pistol cartridge extant. From the broad availability of both new and used guns to the large number of different types of ammo manufactured, there’s something there for every shooter. It can be loaded to very adequate energy levels for any practical purpose, and is noted for great accuracy. Apart from other .38s, my choice for CCW is the Ruger LCR IN .38 Special +P.

Great vid. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to the latest and greatest carry gun, just to return to a 38 special. A model 10 and a model 36 are so underrated. Something to be said for having just enough.

@SonOfTheDawn515

3 жыл бұрын

Given the proclivity for bad guys to travel in grounds I wouldn't find a revolver to be enough regardless of caliber. 🤷‍♂️

@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295

3 жыл бұрын

I have a model 10 in the nightstand and a 36 as my EDC.

@falconmoose5435

2 жыл бұрын

@@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295 10 next to my bed too. Just past the pump.

We are still pulling an 84% like ratio to 16% dislike of this video. Thank you!

@RaceForTruth

5 жыл бұрын

Sam I enjoyed this video and am heavily inclined to agree with you for all the reasons you stated and more.

@bigdaddy6965

5 жыл бұрын

Do an update bro. What do you carry daily?

@GunSam

5 жыл бұрын

@@bigdaddy6965 I actually still carry this same J-frame a lot, if not this than a Taurus 605 both in the pocket. I will carry an LCP from time to time, or if i'm going somewhere dangerous I owb under a big shirt a Ruger Security 9.

@bigdaddy6965

5 жыл бұрын

@@GunSam I also own the taurus 605 so far my favorite revolver for edc with critical defense loads 357mag

@GunSam

5 жыл бұрын

@@bigdaddy6965 I will have to test that round soon. I have fired and carried it before but now i'm into ballistic testing and can get some chronograph numbers on it soon.

Also worth mentioning is how pleasant it is to shoot, highly recommended for newer shooters.

I like to listen to this one every few months, gives me perspective. 😎 Keep up the good work, I always enjoy your content!

I have a vintage Charter Arms Off Duty 38 snubby and I love it. Perfect pocket and back up gun.

Sounds reasonable enough to me. Just bought my 5th 38 revolver yesterday, a Rock Island M 200 just to play with and have as a truck gun. I have a bunch of 9mm's , 40's and 45's, but always liked revolvers and love 38's. Thanks for the video.

@GunSam

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great and informative video. I just bought a 357 and am planning to mostly fire 38 special. Now I'm glad I got it. Thanks.

Sam, I would have to agree. It’s a position I have maintained for many years. I carried one in my LE days, and always carried a j frame off duty even after we transitioned to the 9mm and later 40. I carry a 1911 as my edc, but I have no issues slipping the j frame in the pocket with a speed strip for those days I don’t feel like carrying large and heavier.

The .38 Special is an awesome round. It’s practical, widely available, highly effective for self defense and available in a wide spectrum of guns. I appreciate and enjoy your videos. Thanks!

The first handgun I ever carried was an old S&W model 36 Chief's Special. Carried that gun for a few months, until I discovered it had a broken pivot pin on the hammer during a range trip. Traded that gun in on a Charter Arms Undercover which I carried for many years. That gun saved my bacon a few times during attempted robberies while I was working at a gas station back in the '90s.

I agree. Many folks want the latest greatest round but the 38 is the most versatile in my opinion. Great points and great video.

I am a first time gun owner at 69 yrs of age and just bought a Colt Night Cobra .38 for precisely the same reasons. I am excited about taking it to the range when I pick it up in a few days. Depending on how it goes I might get a 9mm......but primarily wanted a self defence gun. Well Done my friend

@GunSam

3 жыл бұрын

A 9mm can be a decent gun, but in my experience the only ones really worth looking at are full size ones, if you go smaller like compact/subcompact they tend to jam a lot.

Great points!! Power to weight ratio for conceal carry, very important...

Great video. I love my S&W Model 64 .38 Special. Will never give it up. I learned a lot from you on the history you shared with your viewers. Great info. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

@GunSam

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Every time I watch your videos, I fall in love with my S&W 442 snub nose 38 spl all over again. Hope your channel sticks around for a very long time. thx

I own both a 38 special and 357 magnum over the years I have reloaded a lot of different bullet styles from full wadcutters to jacketed hollow points to full medal jacketed silhouette rounds it was a great caliber to experiment with I shot these thru a s&w model 28 and a Blackhawk I still shoot the Blackhawk but now I have a 38 special Taurus 5 shot which I plan to use as my concealed carry gun I have enough confidence in a 38 special to protect me when I need it I can carry a 9mm or a 380 acp or even a 44 special which are all weapons I own. I feel that the 38 special is the best bet...

Like your video, and I am a fan of the 38 special.... and it is true that there are a variety of loads commercially for the pistol... The bullets are just not the same that were criticized so many years ago.

Thanks for the video . I just inherited my great grandpas model 10 from when he was a cop. It’s fun to shoot.

@jerryrobinson5163

4 жыл бұрын

I was issued a s&w model 10 bull barrel when I was a police officer and It was a highly accurate firearm and my wife was a deadly accurate shot with It was never intimidated by It. I would own another one .

I’m more of a 9mm semi auto kind of person that’s what I conceal carry, but if I carried a revolver it would be a 38 special! Both wonderful cartridges and a great video! Thumbs up to you sir for putting this out there! Good points made

@GunSam

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The 9mm pistol in about a Glock 19 is perfection and probably more capable than lets say a 3" revolver which is the same size about. However, in pocket sized guns...lets compare two I have. The Diamondback DB9 9mm 6+1, VS my Ruger LCR .327 Federal Magnum 6 shot. When we get small, the revolver retains reliability but the auto often does not. That .327 Federal with low end loads matches the 9mm's energy but with less recoil, and only one shot less.

Thank you. That's why I own two of them. A s&w model 10 4" barrel and a 442 snubbie. It's all I need to keep us safe at home.

38 snubbie's are so handy.

@dennischarles8976

6 жыл бұрын

Plus you can shoot a concealed hammer 38 snubnose right through your pocket until it is empty which you cannot do with an automatic.

@chubirubi100

5 жыл бұрын

@@dennischarles8976 pok o

@melfordnunley1493

4 жыл бұрын

@@dennischarles8976 I have one for the same reason (I can shoot it through my pocket if needed), and I love it, but hope I never have to use it for its intended purpose.

@kingjojo142

4 жыл бұрын

Christopher Paul luv my 38 snub lol

@exothermal.sprocket

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennischarles8976 You might have to take the jacket off and put out the fire when you're done. hahaha

I carried a Colt 2" Detective Special 6 shot as my back up weapon while in the Sheriff's Department during my 20 years with them. Always felt confident it would get the job done when called upon. I carried it exclusively while off duty as well. Now, we have available Charter Arms that carry 9mm and the 9mm is a good man stopper yet it loads without the use of a moon clip. Worth checking out.

@GunSam

5 жыл бұрын

Between 9mm and .38 Special, I prefer the .38 Special. Most of the loads I use are comparable to most of the 9mm loads, and some of the .38 loads are even more powerful than the 9mm ones.

I own a very old Police Special . It’s in a Velvet glass top Display case. I take it to the range a lot. Love It. It was my Dads.

I started with a 38 special went with a couple of other cartridges and now I’m back to the 38 special for good. Great carry guns, great cartridge. Thanks for wonderful information!

Could not agree more. That is why I purchased a S & W 38 special for my wife.

My first handgun was a Taurus .38 special 6 shot revolver with a 4 inch barrel and by far my most loved gun, and by far the most reliable

Great video very informative! Please make more asap! Michigan local native beginner craving to learn more love the channel!!! So thankful for dudes like yourself bud props

@GunSam

5 жыл бұрын

thank you.

Aye, definitely subbing after this one. So much information in such a small time

38 is still one of my absolute favorites! I’ve loaded everything from 38 short round balls to over max 210gr for my 38/44.

So there's a guy who runs a gun shop here in Anchorage who killed a brown bear in self defense with a .38 special. story is that he was riding his atv, and the thing ran up to him running side by side with the atv lashing out with its teeth at him, only thing he could reach while driving was the .38 special in his front jacket pocket. two taps to the side of the head did the job.

@GunSam

7 жыл бұрын

That's hard to believe in some respects, but at the same time I do believe it. I could see a hard cast bullet being capable of doing that, especially in a +P.

@AlaskanBallistics

7 жыл бұрын

Gun Sam grizzly skulls are hard and think but if the bullet will make it through a few kitchen plates, it'll make it through a bear skull... I'm going to do a series of videos soon

@AlaskanBallistics

7 жыл бұрын

Gun Sam at that distance, a .22lr will do it in the side of the grizzly's head

@steelgila

7 жыл бұрын

I think it was in a book by Jack Oconner of a woman killing a grizz with one shot from a single shot bolt action .22LR. Luck may have had a hand in that too.

@AlaskanBallistics

7 жыл бұрын

steelgila I hear many stories of that living up here.... check out my Alaskan Ballistics channel

My first service revolver was a S&W Mod.10 4" Barrel 38 Special and shot like a dream👍

My favorite Caliber is 10mm, but I absolutely love the 38 Special, it will always hold a special place in my heart! It's probably my favorite casual conceal weapon because of how compact and comfortable it is to carry. And I never feel underpowered with it

I like the 38 but Love the 357, Great video, Thanks

@shakesisdeadya-cunts6675

7 жыл бұрын

GARYSGUNS yeah I buy .357 models because it's got even more ammunition options than the same size .38 models. I also don't mind carrying a stainless revolver because the added weight dampens recoil some. currently carrying a s&w 60-14.

@brianbirc

6 жыл бұрын

GARYGUNS I love the 357 mag too in my 6" barrel the best. For a snub nose I would think the 38 would be better or I would not shoot it as much. I like that I can shoot 38 out of my 357 mag at a range too. It is a good price sometimes.

@UncleDanBand64

6 жыл бұрын

GARYSGUNS I agree. I love the 357 with 686+ being my favorite handgun of all time.

@DriveCarToBar

6 жыл бұрын

Just remember that a .357 out of a snubby with a 2" barrel, might give you some ejection problems because of the long case. The ejector rod just isn't all that long. Hopefully the .357 did its job with the first cylinder, because it could take you a while to get the rest of the bullets in. .38spl doesn't have that problem, nor do 3" .357 guns. Just something to be aware of, and it might not even be an issue, depending on who made your gun.

@marcusjohnson3599

5 жыл бұрын

i prefer 357 also as long as you can control it

Very good informative video finally 38 special get some respect. I love my Ruger 38 LCR

@SmokinZen

6 жыл бұрын

I have one too nice gun fun to shoot

@RossDeGrate

6 жыл бұрын

Mike DelRossi I have that, as well. Smoothest shot ever.

@freeon2

6 жыл бұрын

With my CCW, the LCR was my first carry gun. Just bought the Ruger EC9s to even it out. Another great gun.

@jonahvasquez6210

5 жыл бұрын

S&W 10-7 Snub Nose is better ;)

@ag1382

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

I acquired a Ruger Security Six with 4 inch barrel from a police department that switched over to the trendy 9mm semi-auto. Has never jammed, never failed to fire, and with Pachmeyer gripper grips it fits my big hands perfectly. My chosen weapon for home defense and self defense on the road. When shooting 357 magnum, the flame it throws is awesome, but the 38 special is safer for home defense and easier to shoot.

Thank you Sam for your well-reasoned argument.

Excellent video and focused on the data not on lifestyle choices or image

I love the versatility of the cartridge. I carry a Ruger LCR .357, but can run any version of the .38 through it as well as my Rossi Model 98 lever action.

Finally!! A real snub fan. Great videos. Great information.

I carry 38 Spl +P on my EDC cylinder, and 357 reloads on my speed loaders. I mostly carry a 3” SP101. I’m more likely to let off a round without hearing protection in a small room or car, but if I need to shoot through a wall, I have the 357s. I also reload, and I don’t like picking brass off the floor.

Nothing wrong with a .38, it's done the job for years and will continue to do so. You can look at ballistics all day trying to find a perfect cartridge. But the truth is a couple .38s center mass do the job as well as everything else. Excluding super magnums, rifles, and shotguns of course.

@mazlansatim5020

7 жыл бұрын

Okja

@elblancobasura

7 жыл бұрын

"The .38 Special is the best handgun cartridge. Period.....FOR YOU."

@casey197930

7 жыл бұрын

james thompson "38 special does the same job as ANY pistol OR RIFLE" bwahahaha! I love my 38s.. but cut the jokes dude.

@Powerpickle68

7 жыл бұрын

That is not what he wrote.

@dangerousdon7750

6 жыл бұрын

he said except!!!

I agree when I used to carry my Chief's Specials they were always loaded with the Chicago Load.

@GunSam

7 жыл бұрын

I have never used that load personally, but I have fired a lot of 158gr hard cast lead semi wadcutters loaded at +P. I know I can get LSWC HP bulets online, and I got all the other components, I just havent done it yet. I aught to soon.

@stephen8433

7 жыл бұрын

I have a box of these and I like them. www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=111

I have a Taurus model 80 4 inch revolver, made in 95 and is by far the most accurate handgun that I shot, even carrying a Glock 22 on duty I feel more confident with my beloved Revolver. Thanks for the little history from the cartridge. Keep doing those videos. Greetings from Brazil🇧🇷

I started carrying an air weight a year ago and I love it. Love the caliber and I love the platform. Fit in a cargo pocket while driving and inside the waste band when walking about

Very good video, the old .38 special teamed with the vast improvement in bullet technology make a great combo. If you handload for it, is even better.

I love the .38 SPL and feel well protected when I carry it. I would recommend .44 SPL as well

My favorite feature in a revolver is that there is no such thing as a "feeding issue"! You can load it with full metal jackets or round-nosed lead for practice. You can load it with jacketed hollow-points, semi-wadcutters, semi-wadcutter hollow-points and even full-on wadcutters and it doesn't care! It will feed whatever you load into it and put it on target without a bobble or quibble. It's just up to you to make sure that you put the bullet--whatever bullet you might choose--where it counts!

For a lot of the reasons listed and because over penetration is a concern for household defense the 38spl is my EDC and my wifes. Capacity is the only down side but lugging a heavy subcompact 9mm around and trying to conceal it were a bigger negative keeping me from carrying sometimes. Just practice practice and i think that's the key shot placement trumps capacity.