This allows the .38 Special round to be safely fired in revolvers chambered for the .357 Magnum, and the .38 Long Colt to be fired in revolvers chambered for .38 Special, increasing the versatility of this cartridge.
Пуля патрона .38 Special аналогична пулям .38 Short Colt, .38 Long Colt и .357 Magnum, единственное отличие заключается в длине гильзы.