The 38 Special enjoys the popularity that’s common with all military cartridges. Developed at the end of the 19th century and chambered by Smith & Wesson in their Military & Police revolver, early 38 ...

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The great cowboy and gun writer Elmer Keith had a hand in the development of the 357 Magnum. To make it, Smith & Wesson lengthened the 38 Special cartridge and upped the pressure form 17,000 psi to 35 ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: In a nutshell, both cartridges work similarly. Where they differ greatly is in the ballistic performance area. Truth be told I tend to shy away from comparing any ...