The Smith & Wesson K-Frame revolver is enough to kindle a love affair. A perfect size for all uses.

The cartridge is more effective than is generally realized. I've used the .38 Special in the field against critters and varmints since I was a teen. It never fails to give the desired results on all, up to and including our small Texas whitetail. All it takes is proper application of the bullet and isn't that what it's all about with any cartridge? Good hits are golden and bad hits are ... just that, bad hits.

I know if I feel I need something with more "starch in it" than the .38 Special then I'll reach right past the .357 Magnum revolvers for something in the .44 or .45 caliber range.

People need to get to know the .38 Special in something other than tiny 2-inch snubs. The full-sized belt revolver is actually the .38 Special's home.