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I'm looking for a pocket gun for walking the dog and suchlike. I wonder if there’s any specific reason to buy a 38 special snub ode revolver when you can get a basically identical revolver chambered in 357.
I can’t think of one.
Am I missing something?
JRC
Last edited by jrcii; 06-01-20 at 20:42. Reason: Add more info
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I find myself shooting 38SPL out of my 357Magnums more than I shoot the magnums. Since I don’t use mine for carry, (686 and 627) they are for fun.
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I edited my question in response to your answer.
JRC
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This, and the 38's cost much less, so why buy the 357 when you get very little more out of a 2.5 inch barrel. I've been through this with both, sold the 357 (even though its a better gun technically) and rock the 38 in the summer.Originally Posted by hotrodder636
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Both my snub's are .38. A 2" SP101 and a 2" Model 15. Running .38 +P 125gr Nyclads in them.
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Where did you find Nyclads? I carried them in my J Frames until they became unavailable.
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Have had the for years. Was gifted a case of them.I thought Federal brought them back, but haven't bought any in a long time.
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Most who own/carry .357 snubs end up carrying .38 Spl +P due to reasons stated. With that in mind, I'd say the advantages of a .38 revolver over a .357 are:
lighter weight— the extra material or heavier material (steel vs aluminum) needed to reinforce a .357 Mag revolver are noticeable and can change the way the gun carries, especially in the type of clothing one typically opts for a j-frame (or LCR, etc.)
cost— you CAN have an ultralight .357, but you're going to pay 2-3 times more than you would for an aluminum .38 Spl. If you're just going to carry .38 anyway, why pay extra?
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Last edited by Delta-3; 09-29-20 at 11:42.
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If you're thinking 38 spc, would you consider 380 ACP? Has almost identical ballistics.
Alternatively maybe something super pocketable like a Ruger LC9 in 9mm. Just a thought.
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