.38 cal Semi Auto's
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BDH
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Unless it's flush-seated wadcutter (Model 52) or a Coonan .357 (I assume it handles .38) to my knowledge there is nothing out there. Get a revolver and have fun. I'll assume you are not referring to .380, .38 Super or .38 ACP.
Bruce
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Well that's just great, something I was unaware existed but now has to be added to the "buy" list. It would be awesome to be able to shoot my .38spl WC reloads through something other than my revolvers.
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I am a little confused about the Model 52. From the research I have done this morning it appears that Model 52 only shoots wadcutters. Could it be that different Model 52's (A, 1 & 2) shoot different rounds?
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No, the model 52 only fires flush-seated wadcutters. What ammo do you have?
fat tom
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Sell the ammo,or buy a revolver.
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Forsmithers
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The overall length of the .38 Special is not conducive to most semi-auto pistols. There were four pistol chambered for the .357 and are mostly considered collectors items as they were low production and other than the Desert Eagle I think the others are out of business.
In addition to the Desert Eagle there was a Coonan in .357, a Wildey and a LAR Grisley. You can use the search engine of your choice to locate info and pictures on these. They will likely be in excess of $1,000 if you can find any of these. These also won't feed the .38's as they are designed with the longer length .357.
The Smith and Wesson Model 52 isn't cheap either and was very popular with competetive bullseye shooters who prefered the recoil of the .38 over the .45. The only downside on the 52 is that the magazine length and chamber are only designed to fire the .38 in flush seated wadcutter projectiles. So no hollow points, semi wadcutters, etc.
Like others have said, your best bet is to either sell or trade your .38 Special ammo or buy a revolver.
In addition to the Desert Eagle there was a Coonan in .357, a Wildey and a LAR Grisley. You can use the search engine of your choice to locate info and pictures on these. They will likely be in excess of $1,000 if you can find any of these. These also won't feed the .38's as they are designed with the longer length .357.
The Smith and Wesson Model 52 isn't cheap either and was very popular with competetive bullseye shooters who prefered the recoil of the .38 over the .45. The only downside on the 52 is that the magazine length and chamber are only designed to fire the .38 in flush seated wadcutter projectiles. So no hollow points, semi wadcutters, etc.
Like others have said, your best bet is to either sell or trade your .38 Special ammo or buy a revolver.
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There was a Colt 1911 (Gold Cup) offered in the .38 caliber wadcutter. Last new one I saw was in about 1980. It was $500 then.
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Remember, if you get an S&W Model 52, the 38 Special ammo must be wadcutters seated FLUSH.
