My father was a deputy for many years and carried as a second handgun a Smith and Wesson .38 Cal Short 5 rd. Revolver with a 2 inch barrel. On the side of the barrel it has .38 S.&W. CTG. Now all the loads I have are hand loads, so I have little knowledge what commercial type of round I should get for this.
The hand load round I do have measures right at 1 inch in length and another measures 1 1/16 inches in length. The cylinder will not accept a .38 Special round. Before I go out and buy something I would like to know it will fit and fire in this gun, since most ammo cannot be returned. I have checked all around in town and there is nothing that fits this gun. I have been told I will have to get it on the internet.
Am I looking at a round such as a .38 S&W? Or .38 Short Colt? Or what? I am at a loss.
This is a great revolver for carrying as a concealed weapon but I need to get some ammo for it for practice and for defense.
Help.
D.
The hand load round I do have measures right at 1 inch in length and another measures 1 1/16 inches in length. The cylinder will not accept a .38 Special round. Before I go out and buy something I would like to know it will fit and fire in this gun, since most ammo cannot be returned. I have checked all around in town and there is nothing that fits this gun. I have been told I will have to get it on the internet.
Am I looking at a round such as a .38 S&W? Or .38 Short Colt? Or what? I am at a loss.
This is a great revolver for carrying as a concealed weapon but I need to get some ammo for it for practice and for defense.
Help.
D.