Most . 38 revolvers hold between 5 and 8 rounds, the “snub nose” description mostly just describes the length of the barrel, not the frame or cylinder size.
Is there a difference between .38 and .38 Special?
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 .
Is a .38 more powerful than a 9mm?
Standard pressure . 38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second). This is 38.25% more energy at the muzzle in favor of the 9mm.
Why is a 38 special called that?
38 Special is called that because it follows a lineage of revolver cartridges going back to the . 38 Short Colt, which was originally designed as a retrofit to cap and ball revolvers.
Is there a revolver with more than 6 bullets?
Yes, there are even revolvers made by Taurus today that hold more than 6 rounds. I have 3 revolvers that hold 9 rounds, 2 Harrington & Richardson and a High Standard.
Is there a 7 shot revolver?
with six-shot cylinders—Ruger is now offering a seven-shot version of the reliable revolver. Since the revolver was designed (if not overbuilt) from the outset for a steady diet of heavy, . 357 Mag. ammunition, no further changes to the gun were needed.
Why do revolvers have 6 shots?
It comes down to the size of the round the revolver is chambered for and thus how large and heavy the cylinder will be. Larger rounds will, naturally, require a larger cylinder to hold six cartridges and be able to withstand the pressures of firing.
Is there a 9 bullet revolver?
9-SHOT ROUGH RIDER® When more lead is on the menu, reach for the Rough Rider® 9-shot. These single-action revolvers are chambered for 22 LR and 22 WMR, with cylinders configured to host nine cartridges instead of the conventional six.
What revolver holds the most rounds?
Ruger makes a GP100 chambered in . 22LR that holds ten rounds. Smith & Wesson makes one too, the Model 617. These are production revolvers.
What is the most reliable revolver on the market?
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What is the best revolver to carry?
- #1. Smith & Wesson 642 Handgun .38 Special.
- #2. Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard Crimson Trace 38 Special.
- #3. Ruger LCRx 327 Magnum Revolver.
- #4. Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum Revolver.
- #5. Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus 357 Magnum.
- #6. Taurus 605 357 Magnum Revolver.
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