Big Jim P wrote:Diopolis wrote:I've never for the life of me understood why someone, other than certain types of collectors, would buy a .38 special when you can get a .357 that can also be used as a .38 special.
For some applications (mostly bullseye target shooting) the .38 Special is considered a great round. Plus, in the case of snubbies, they can be made smaller.
I shoot .38 special out of my .357 magnum revolver for bullseye shooting. Although regarding snubbies that's probably true.