Question: what is the difference between a 38 super and 38 special?
Answer: What are the differences between a 38 Super and 38 Special round? 38 Super is a relatively high pressure auto cartridge, while 38 Special is a black powder era lower pressure revolver cartridge. 38 Super, on the one hand and . 357 Magnum/38 Special, on the other hand, are not interchangeable.