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Is there a Difference in .38S&W and .38 Special
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01-19-2009, 09:42 PM
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They are two different rounds and are not interchangeable. The .38 S&W uses a shorter, and slightly fatter, case that will usually not chamber in a .38 Special revolver.
You can see the difference in this photo I poached:
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