What is the difference between 38 and 38 Smith and Wesson?

They are two different rounds and are not interchangeable. The . 38 S&W uses a shorter, and slightly fatter, case that will usually not chamber in a . 38 Special revolver.

What is the best Smith & Wesson revolver?

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How much money is Smith and Wesson worth?

Smith & Wesson Brands net worth as of July 29, 2021 is $1.16B.

Which is the best Smith and Wesson revolver to buy?

The 686 is capable of shooting both high powered .357 Magnum and lighter .38 Special ammunition. This gives shooters the option of training on .38 Special until they know the ins and outs of the revolver and then stepping up to the more lethal .357 Magnum when they feel comfortable. Recommended: The Colt Python: The Best Revolver Ever Made?

Are there any Smith and wesson.38 special magnums?

There have been three major series of .38 Special and .357 magnum K-frames along with a couple of unique models: Military & Police : The original K-frame. They have fixed sights and no underlug or shroud around the ejector rod. The .357 magnum versions were added to the catalog along with the Combat Magnum series.

When did the Smith and Wesson 357 Magnum come out?

So instead of one big comprehensive chart for every Smith & Wesson revolver ever made, I’m offering this smaller bite-sized chunk: every post-1957 .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolver from S&W that officially entered full-scale production. Why 1957?

What kind of material is a Smith and Wesson revolver made of?

Frame Material: S&W has used a variety of metals to construct their revolvers over the years but the frames all have been either steel or a lightweight aluminum alloy. Some variants of the alloy guns contain Scandium for an even lighter overall weight. The absolute lightest S&W revolver have also included a Titanium cylinder.