HarvDog Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Can someone post the ballistic differences of the 38 and 380? Just kinda curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Re: 38 vs 380 The 380 auto bullet weight tops out at around 95gr. The 38 special can handle bullet weights up to 200gr. There is no comparison when it comes to stopping power, the 38 special wins hands down. The 38 special with modern bullets in the 125gr class is a good choice for a small wheel gun. I have and occasionally carry a vintage S&W model 36 Chiefs Special 38. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Re: 38 vs 380 That's good information about the bullets hangunnr. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Re: 38 vs 380 Or you could go to winchester.com and look for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted November 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Re: 38 vs 380 [ QUOTE ] Or you could go to winchester.com and look for yourself. [/ QUOTE ] Now, how am I suppose to maintain my posting quota by taking that kind of initiative?!?! Seriously though...Great idea!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Re: 38 vs 380 Holy cow HarvDog 9169 post. Do you have a job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted November 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Re: 38 vs 380 [ QUOTE ] Holy cow HarvDog 9169 post. Do you have a job? [/ QUOTE ] Of course. Remember that has been over a 3+ year period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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