38 Special guns have been used than any other caliber. It is no more accurate than the .44 Special, if as accurate …” He continues, saying the .38 Spl. is, “A very nice cartridge for target ...

This both gives a revolver heft and helps to absorb recoil. A modern home-defense handgun will either come in .38 Special or ...

Police noted that a loaded, Taurus .38 special revolver was found inside of the backpack. Three of the weapon's shell casings were spent and two live rounds were still inside the weapon.