Thread: Why no .38 Special Semi-Automatics?
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Old 04-05-2013, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by max View Post
The S&W M-52 is a 38sp auto. They use wadcutters seated flush with the case mouth. These were very popular target pistols way back in the 50's and 60's. The Coonan was a semi-auto chambered for the 357 magnum and is still around. The cartridge is long for a semi-auto and there are rounds that will match or better the round.
That makes sense. Thanks for the info.
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