Thread: .38 S&W Special Ctg.
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Old 10-26-2009, 03:24 AM
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"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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