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Charlie Fox · July 5, 2012, 03:50 PM

With target loads it can take small game. With more powerful loads and bullet designs it can take larger game and protect against two-legged varmints. Its easy to shoot and has MANY platforms that it can be launched from. It fell out of favor with Law Enforcement because more rounds were thought necessary to combat crime (my opinion). I didn't, nor do I now, feel "undergunned" when carrying a .38. It's all about shot placement...

July 5, 2012, 03:50 PM	#110
Charlie Fox Member Join Date: January 25, 2001 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 79	With target loads it can take small game. With more powerful loads and bullet designs it can take larger game and protect against two-legged varmints. Its easy to shoot and has MANY platforms that it can be launched from. It fell out of favor with Law Enforcement because more rounds were thought necessary to combat crime (my opinion). I didn't, nor do I now, feel "undergunned" when carrying a .38. It's all about shot placement... __________________ "Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he's too old to fight, he'll just kill you."