I have a small supply of WWII (11-19-43) production headstamped DC 43 but haven't gotten around to clocking any. Cute little 12 round boxes.

I like the .38S&W as a pleasant little gun to ramble the woods with. Perfectly adequate if one is attacked by soda bottles or pine cones. Larger predators might not be as impressed but the round will make a hole and penetrate decently with hardcast bullets.

Doesn't buck or roar like more potent loads, even from a 2" barrel. Also a great starter gun for new users.


Regards,

Pat