I am going to buy myself a retirement gift of a handgun. I want either a .38sp, or a 9mm. Which has more power? The 38sp rounds are bigger than the 9mm, but I have been told that 9mm is actually more powerful. What do you think?
^^^ This.If you are thinking of getting a .38Special, get a .357 magnum, you can shoot .38 in it. Plus, the Magnum kicks both their *sses.
There are a few revolvers with interchangeable cylinders that allow both 9mm and .38 Special. Not sure if they are still manufactured but might be fun to check out.
If you are thinking of getting a .38Special, get a .357 magnum, you can shoot .38 in it. Plus, the Magnum kicks both their *sses.
^^ I'm with j on this one. Treat yourself to a .357 and practice with .38's. There are lots of really good .357's on the market, in a wide range of sizes and style. There will certainly be one out there that feels good and shoots nice for you. When you're carrying load the puppy up with .357's and you'll have a better gun than either the .38 or the 9mm. My .357's are by far my favourites, even though I don't carry them regularly. Ammo's easy to find and not too expensive, either. You wouldn't be disappointed in a good .357 revolver. Especially for a carry piece or even just a home defence gun that sits in the nightstand.If you are thinking of getting a .38Special, get a .357 magnum, you can shoot .38 in it. Plus, the Magnum kicks both their *sses.
^^ I'm with j on this one. Treat yourself to a .357 and practice with .38's. There are lots of really good .357's on the market, in a wide range of sizes and style. There will certainly be one out there that feels good and shoots nice for you. When you're carrying load the puppy up with .357's and you'll have a better gun than either the .38 or the 9mm. My .357's are by far my favourites, even though I don't carry them regularly. Ammo's easy to find and not too expensive, either. You wouldn't be disappointed in a good .357 revolver. Especially for a carry piece or even just a home defence gun that sits in the nightstand.
I am going to buy myself a retirement gift of a handgun. I want either a .38sp, or a 9mm. Which has more power? The 38sp rounds are bigger than the 9mm, but I have been told that 9mm is actually more powerful. What do you think?