The 38 Special enjoys the popularity that’s common with all military cartridges. Developed at the end of the 19th century and chambered by Smith & Wesson in their Military & Police revolver, early 38 ...

Smith and Wesson Model 66 is a historical revolver that was well-named a Combat Magnum since its creation. It has been almost ...

One of the most persistent handgun calibers of the past one hundred years, the .357 Magnum (9x33mmR) cartridge was for decades the most powerful commercially available round. Invented in 1934, the ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: The .357 Magnum was originally developed from the .38 Special round and was the first “magnum” round ever invented. While the two rounds are dimensionally similar, ...

A classic, time-tested .357 Magnum revolver enhanced with popular self-defense features made possible by master gunsmiths at the Smith & Wesson Performance Center. Manufactured as a high-end personal ...

In a nutshell, the 357 Magnum is a cannon compared to the mild-mannered 38 Special. The magnum has a longer case, can fire heavier bullets, and produces more than double the pressure. Here’s a quick ...