The National Interest

Shootout: Is the .38 Special vs. 9 Millimeter the Better Pistol?

Here’s What You Need to Know: It’s a no-brainer that as far as ballistics, the 9mm is superior. But if we all look deeper and think outside of the box, besides the numbers on ballistics charts ...
The National Interest

The 5 Best .38 Special Handguns on the Planet (Ruger and Colt Made the Cut)

The .38 Special is one of the most durable cartridges in history. Introduced in 1898 as the .38 Smith & Wesson Special, it was meant to upgrade the U.S. Army’s firepower. The Army’s .38 Long Colt ...
American Rifleman

Elmer Keith & The Evolution Of The .38 Special

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Elmer Keith (1899–1984) one of the ...
American Rifleman

Testing The .38 Special Cartridge

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Most of what we understand today ...