At what range is a 38 Special accurate?

Most effective is between 1 to 3 yards. Because at those distance even under stress there ae very few missed shots by trained personal.

What is a 38 Special rifle good for?

Unlike many rounds that exist only because of a passing fad, the . 38 Special is an adaptable creature. It has been used for war, police work, as signaling ammunition for downed pilots, won records in target shooting, and has had the backs of good, honest folks in hard times.

Will a 38 Special stop an attacker?

Most 38 Special handguns will provide you with 5 or 6 shots (chances) to stop an attacker. If you can execute a brain shot, under the stress of being attacked, that shot will likely stop the attacker.

Is 38 Special powerful enough for self-defense?

38 Special is an adequate round for self defense. If standard pressure loadings aren’t sufficient, there’s +P. The caliber’s biggest limitation is the guns that chamber it. They are revolvers with a capacity of five to eight rounds.

Is a 38 Special better than 357 Magnum?

.38 Special actually came way before .357 Magnum and despite the drastic performance differences between the two, .38 Special is still incredibly popular due to its more manageable recoil. We firmly believe that every gun owner needs at least one .357 Magnum in their safe.

What is it like to shoot a 38 caliber?

The beauty of shooting a .38 is that you can easily practice at the ranges you’d fight at using basically any cheap bullet at minimal expense. 6.) Case life is excellent, especially for mild loads. I have tested both brass and nickel-plated cases using mild loadings and have not yet worn out a case.

Why is the 38 Special so popular?

The .38 Special is well known for its accuracy, relatively mild recoil, and the variety of loadings available for it.

Is 38 Spl a good cartridge?

The .38 Spl. has always been known as an accurate cartridge and most loads produced groups under 3”. The .38 Spl., particularly when used in a full-sized handgun like the GP, is an easy cartridge to shoot and one that does not produce a great deal of recoil or muzzle blast.