What is a 38 44 cartridge?

38/44 identifies a series of 6 shot, double-action, Smith & Wesson N-frame revolvers chambered for the . 38 Special cartridge loaded to higher pressures than were considered appropriate for earlier revolvers chambered for that cartridge. High-pressure .

Is 38 S&W ammo still made?

Commercially, only Ruger makes limited runs of revolvers in this caliber for overseas sales, and only a few companies still manufacture ammunition. The majority that do offer it in only a 145 gr (9.4 g) lead round nose bullet, though Fiocchi still markets FMJ rounds.

What caliber is 44 Russian?

What kind of bullets does a 38 revolver use?

38 Special fires a . 357-caliber bullet and is loaded to an industry-standard maximum average pressure (MAP) of 17,000 psi. Loads designated as +P are available at 20,000 psi, but not all . 38 Special revolvers are strong enough for a steady diet of +P ammo.

What is a Smith & Wesson Model 38?

M&P Bodyguard 38 It is a polymer framed revolver chambered in . 38 Special, and is available with a Crimson Trace laser sight integrated in to the grip. Like previous Bodyguard models, it has a five-round cylinder and a concealed hammer but unlike the previous models, the hammer cannot be cocked for single action fire.

What frame is a Smith and Wesson 38 Special?

K-Frame
The “K-Frame” is built for the 38 S&W Special cartridge and has been a favorite of military and police as well as target shooters and enthusiasts.

Is there a difference between 38 and 38 Special ammo?

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 .

What is the smallest S&W revolver?

The Model 640 is a small-frame, concealed-hammer revolver that packs a full-sized punch. ALL BACKED BY OUR SMITH & WESSON LIFETIME SERVICE POLICY. Availability subject to applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Why is .38 Special so hard to find?

38 Special caliber over the past year. Because of its popularity, it was bound to be in demand, and prices shot up from the early pandemic levels – when it could be found for around $0.25 per round – to as much as $2.88 for each bullet in early January of this year, a more than 10-fold increase.

Can a revolver fire if dropped?

The same action cocks the pistol, and at that point, if the trigger is pulled the weapon will fire. Most modern handguns are “drop safe” in that, if accidentally dropped from waist-high level with a round in the chamber, they will not accidentally fire.