Firearms Chambered for .38 Special (.38SPL)

Note: Most are revolvers. All .357 Magnum revolvers can safely fire .38 Special (including +P) ammo, but .38 Special revolvers cannot fire .357 Magnum ammunition.

Smith & Wesson (S&W)

1. Model 10 (M&P) – K-frame, 6-shot, classic law-enforcement revolver
2. Model 36 Chief’s Special – J-frame, 5-shot, compact concealed carry revolver
3. Model 642 / 637 Airweight – hammerless lightweight J-frame, 5-shot, supports .38 Special +P
4. Model 64 – stainless steel version of Model 10, 6-shot police revolver
5. Model 14 K-38 – target competition revolver with longer barrel

Colt

1. Detective Special – short barrel 6-shot pocket revolver
2. Colt Cobra – lightweight short barrel 6-shot revolver (modern reproductions available)
3. Official Police – full-size 6-shot service revolver
4. Colt Trooper – dual-caliber revolver for .38 Special / .357 Magnum

Ruger

1. LCR – polymer frame, 5-shot, lightweight defensive revolver (.38 Special +P capable)
2. SP101 – robust stainless small frame, 5-shot; also made in .357 Magnum variant
3. GP100 – medium frame, available in .38 Special (most common chambering is .357 Magnum)

Other Manufacturers

• Taurus M82 / M85 – budget .38 Special revolvers
• Kimber K6s – premium 6-shot compact .38 Special revolver
• Rock Island M206 – entry-level affordable revolver

Extra Notes (for your gauge product listing)

• Rare carbines such as the Marlin 1894 were chambered for .38 Special. Semi-automatic pistols in .38 Special are extremely uncommon.
• Do not confuse: .38 Special ≠ .38 S&W (.38 Short) ≠ .380 ACP. These three cartridges have completely different case dimensions and are not interchangeable.