38 special is only a revolver caliber. that's like saying a 44 magnum revolver or a 500 special revolver. a revolver is a revolver
It depends on what you mean. A .38 revolver may be a .38 special, but there are other types of .38 besides just the special round.
Your Rossi revolver fires the .38 special cartridge.
A ".38 +P revolver" is simply a .38 Special revolver which is rated to fire +P loads. It's still a .38 Special, and the +P doesn't change the dimensions of the round itself.
No, the rimless .38 Super is not compatible with the rimmed .38 Special.
38 special
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38 special.
No. The case diameter is too large to chamber in a 38 Special.
Good revolver.
No
Overall length The 38 special is a stronger cartridge. If you have a .38 Special revolver it can still shoot a .38 S&W but not the other way around.