"Someone will correct me if I am wrong.."
I guess I will be that someone.
"... but the 38 S&W is the same diameter as the 38 special but the length of the special is much longer."
No, both the .38 S&W bullet and the .38 S&W cartridge case are larger in diameter than those of the .38 Special. Yes, the cartridge case of the Special is longer.
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