Do they make a 38 special automatic?
The Smith & Wesson Model 52, sometimes referred to as the 38 Master, is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Smith & Wesson for Bullseye shooting….
| Smith & Wesson Model 52 | |
|---|---|
| Length | 8.55 in (217 mm) |
| Barrel length | 5 in (130 mm) |
| Cartridge | .38 Special, 9×19 mm Parabellum (Model 952) |
| Action | Short recoil, SA |
Does Smith and Wesson make a 38 special?
Chambered in . 38 S&W Special +P, the new M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver is double action only and features a 1.875” stainless steel barrel with a lightweight, one-piece aluminum alloy upper frame, making it an ideal choice for concealed carry and personal protection.
What caliber is a Smith and Wesson 38 Special?
.357 inches
Despite its name, the caliber of the . 38 Special cartridge is actually . 357 inches (36 caliber/9.07 mm), with the “. 38” referring to the approximate diameter of the loaded brass case.
What is the difference between 38 Special and 38 auto?
38 ACP cartridge propels a 130-grain (8.4 g) bullet at 1,050 ft/s (320.0 m/s), whereas the . 38 Super pushes the same bullet at 1,280 ft/s (390.1 m/s). The . 38 Super has gained distinction as the caliber of choice for many top practical shooting competitors; it remains one of the dominant calibers in IPSC competition.
Does anyone make a 38 caliber semi-automatic pistol?
The GLOCK® 38 is a compact semi-auto pistol, shooting the . 45 GAP cartridge, specifically designed for concealed carry use. The GLOCK 38 has a frame made out of the same high-strength polymer as other full-sized GLOCK semi-automatic pistols.
What’s the difference between 38 Special and 38 S&W?
There’s no difference between a . 38 and a 38 special. The former refers to a caliber with a . 357 inch bullet diameter, while the latter is a cartridge variant under the .