.38 Special +P
1898 · Smith & Wesson · 29 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .38 Spl +P, .38 S&W Special +P, 9x29.5mmR +P
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 9.07 mm (0.357") |
| Neck Diameter | 9.6 mm (0.378") |
| Base Diameter | 9.8 mm (0.386") |
| Case Length | 29.34 mm (1.155") |
| Overall Length | 39.37 mm (1.550") |
| Max Pressure | 138 MPa (20,000 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 8.42 g (130 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 274 m/s (899 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 316 J (233 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Small Pistol |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1898 |
Firearms chambered in .38 Special +P
- Ruger LCR — Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Pistol · 2009
- Smith & Wesson 642 CT — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 2008
- Smith & Wesson 642LS (LadySmith) — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1996
- Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 38 — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 2010
- Smith & Wesson Model 315 Night Guard — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 2008
- Smith & Wesson Model 36LS — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1989
- Smith & Wesson Model 442 — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1993
- Smith & Wesson Model 637 — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1996
- Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1996
- Smith & Wesson Model 638 — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1997
- Smith & Wesson Model 638 Bodyguard Airweight — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1989
- Smith & Wesson Model 64 — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1970
- Smith & Wesson Model 642 — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1996
- Smith & Wesson Model 642 Airweight — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1996
- Smith & Wesson Model 67 — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1972
- Smith & Wesson Model 67 — Smith & Wesson · Pistol · 1972
- Taurus 817 Ultra-Lite — Taurus · Pistol · 2022
- Taurus 85 — Taurus · Pistol · 1980
- Taurus 85 Ultra-Lite — Taurus · Pistol
- Taurus 851 Protector — Taurus · Pistol · 2001
- Taurus 856 — Taurus · Pistol · 2016
- Taurus CIA 650 — Taurus · Pistol · 2001
- Taurus CIA 850 — Taurus · Pistol · 2001
- Taurus Defender 605 — Taurus · Pistol · 2022
- Taurus Defender 856 — Taurus · Pistol · 2022
- Taurus Hunter 66 — Taurus · Pistol
- Taurus Protector 651 — Taurus · Pistol · 2001
- Taurus Protector 851 — Taurus · Pistol · 2010
- Taurus Protector Ply — Taurus · Pistol
Cartridge family
Parent cartridge: .38 Special