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I’m doing my part. Just purchased (last week) a low-miles S&W model 10 chambered in .38 special. I know the gun folks will say that’s an underpowered pop-gun, but damn the workmanship is nice. A work of art.

[JRandomFreeper]

I know the gun folks will say that’s an underpowered pop-gun

That's ok. Don't shoot at me with it. .22 and .38 have put paid to plenty of folks. I'd rather not be one.

It is cool to get a nice piece of workmanship, isn't it? I feel the same about grandmother's .38 snubby.

Clean as a whistle, and great furniture.

/johnny

[dagogo redux]

My first gun was a S&W .38 Special. They are great guns: tragic to lose mine a few years ago in a boating accident . . .

[SIDENET]

Just purchased (last week) a low-miles S&W model 10 chambered in .38 special. I know the gun folks will say that’s an underpowered pop-gun, but damn the workmanship is nice. A work of art.

That's a fine gun. Congrats!

(I have 8 Model 10s)

[ought-six]

There is nothing underpowered about a .38 Special. It’s all a question of relativity. Yes, it is less powerful than a .44 mag, but is more powerful than a .25 ACP. However, all three will kill if you do your part. It is not the fault of the cartridge.

[nonsporting]

Try +P. Get a few Safariland speed loaders.

Only hits count. One can miss a lot with a wonder 9, or hit with a “lowly” 38 revolver.