It's been almost 120 years, and the .38 Special is ...

[9.3X62AL]

T by G......those Pachmayr Grippers are well-nigh PERFECT on the K-frames in my world. I looks good-to-go as it sits, to me.

[Texas by God]

The first thing I did when I got a new handgun in the 80's was to install "Packys" on it. They are better than Hogues IMO. That said I like elk antler or wood more these days.

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[tazman]

Tazman; does your wife have a M67 too? If so how ironic. We love ours to the point that they would be the last ones to go if we had to dispose of our collection! And that means something coming from a lifelong .45 auto nut.
Best, Thomas.

Currently my wife has shown no interest in shooting of any sort. At least she doesn't actively dislike it.
I may be able to get her to the range at some point and see how she feels about shooting my 22s or 38s. We will have to see.

[308Jeff]

This thread is going to cost me some money. Now I have to replace the Charter Arms Undercover I lost many years ago.

[FergusonTO35]

Love me some .38 Specials. It's a dandy cartridge in a long gun too, like shooting a 158 grain .22!!

[Texas by God]

Older than the gun factory grips came from a friend. It just looks right. I hope I'm rained out tomorrow I'll wring it out!
Best, Thomas

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[EMC45]

Older than the gun factory grips came from a friend. It just looks right. I hope I'm rained out tomorrow I'll wring it out!
Best, Thomas

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Very nice pistol. Looks to have some character to it.

[GooseGestapo]

Needs a Tyler T-grip adapter !

My first issue revolver was a M15. I couldn't afford factory ammo, so I carried some SWC loaded with 5.0gr Unique. I was chided by my training officer but I probably knew more than he did about guns/ammo. I didn't fell unarmed. As soon as I could afford some factory, I bought some Federal 158gr Nyclad +P. I still have some of that box for sentimental reasons (circa 1979!).

I carried a M65, M19, M66, and a M686 for most of my career. A Glock M22 in .40 took the .38/357's place in 1996, but I still shoot/compete with .38Spl (NRA PPC). I've always even if carrying.357mag ammo, had some .38spl on hand for "whatever". Several rabid racoon and numerous Road injured deer were dispatched with a single shot of .38spl SWC.
Even today, I wouldn't feel under gunned with that original Zero SWC over 5.0gr Unique. Mostly because I know I can put it where it needs to go!

Yeah, the .38 spl is SPECIAL to me! I've got three NRA National Record certificates framed that I shot with .38spl. My 2yr old granddaughter will someday soon fire her first handgun. It'll be a .38SPECIAL!!!

[jrmartin1964]

The .38 S&W Special has long been a favorite of mine. This plain-Jane Model 10 followed me home a year and a half ago. Loaded with a 158-grain cast RN (or SWC) on top of 3.0 grains of Bullseye... as the poet has said, "That's close enough to perfect for me!"
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[Bill*B]

It's still around because it is a practical cartridge.

[Texas by God]

Goose, I never warmed to the grip adapters. Funny you mention Zero SWC- I was just given a full box of remanufactured .38 special 158 sec. Brought back memories for sure! Martin that m10 is sweet. 5" barrel?

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