I am looking to purchase a 38 cal pistol? What are some prices? Is there any gun that would be cheaper? I do not want a shotgun, revolver, or rifle
2007-02-21 13:20:51 · 17 answers · asked by jwurm99 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
A .38 special is a revolver in almost all cases. A .380 ACP is mostly an automatic in most cases. You can get a Bersa Thunder .380 ACP for about $300 and it has gotten good reviews.
2007-02-21 14:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best price for a .38 would be free. If you find a free one, let me know and i'll pay you double for it.
On a more serious note, a .38 is a revolver. There is no semi automatic .38 bullet. There are semi automatics that shoot bullets with the same diameter as a .38 (which is .38th's of an inch) but it is by no means the same cartridge. The 380 by bersa is a wonderful gun, but has nowhere near the power of a 38, which is not that powerful itself. You should be looking for a .357 if you really want to shoot .38. A 357 will shoot 38s and 357 both, where a 38 will only shoot 38 cartridges. You can find used 38 pistols that were used by police dept's for around 250. You can buy a new smith and wesson 357 for around 400. Since you said you don't want a revolver however, you don't want a 357 or a 38. If you're looking for something with similar power, you need a 40 cal. If you want a lot of power, 45 acp.
2007-02-21 16:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by JB 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Generally, the .38 special is a revolver cartridge. The only, semi auto pistol round would be the .38 Super.
A decent .38 cal. S&W revolver, like the model 10 would run about $250.00 for a used one.
A decent .38 Super Colt auto will run you about $800 to $1000.
2007-02-21 15:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
'.38 caliber' IS a revolver round, the magnum version of which is .357 magnum.
That said, there are a number of .38/.357 inch auto-loading pistol calibers. .357 SIG, .38 Super, .380 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) also known as 9mm Kurtz or 9mm Corto (meaning 'short'), and 9mm sometimes called parabellum or 'Luger' all come immediately to mind. Several versions of the 9mm's can be found in the $2-300 range new from respectable if not so well known manufacturers or used from well known (U.S.) manufacturers. As in all cases when buying firearms, caveat emptor (buyer beware). Do some reading, and if you have specific questions return here for advice/more or less informed opinions.
2007-02-21 18:59:41 · answer #4 · answered by Bob G 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For reliability I highly recommend a revolver, especially in the hands of someone not that familiar with a firearm/handgun, as you appear to be. I highly recommend taking a gun safety course. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
I believe the .38 is a great little gun, but I'd go for a .357 revolver instead. You can get a good used pistol, .38 or .357 for anywhere between $150 to as much as you want to spend. I would wait for a gun show in my area and buy one there. You will surely find someone with the knowledge to help you understand what you are buying. Gun people are good folk. They respect one another.
In the meantime, take a gun safety and handling class of some sort. You truly need to be aware of all the safety precautions.
2007-02-21 23:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Like others have stated the .38 is a revolver round unless you get a .38 super..which is pointless. Mainly because .357 magnum is still better than 38 super.
You could get a .357 revolver and shoot .38 from it as well..
But since you don't want a revolver.. If you're looking for a cheap round to shoot with adequate defensive capabilities, i'd look for a gun in 9mm.
2007-02-21 23:10:36 · answer #6 · answered by . 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go to the library and look in the shooters bible thats the guide to all handgun and long gun prices check some out in a lower price range write down the model numbers and the makes now go on line to find a dealer near you dont pay more that ten percent over the book price
2007-02-21 14:17:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For the money you want to spend you definetly need to check out the Taurus Millineum PT138 or a KelTec. Both have a lifetime warranty, high quality, very concealable and under $400 new with tax.
2007-02-23 14:10:19 · answer #8 · answered by jmmccollum 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your question is illogical and you know nothing about guns other than a number (.38). Go read a copy of Guns and Ammo instead of getting ideas out of a movie-THEN get back with us.
2007-02-21 17:54:56 · answer #9 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dint get a 9 mm they are based off a 35 or 36 caliber. a .38 is a good choice too. but keep in mind that about10%-15% duds. if i were u id go with a .45 ACP, but that's just me. as for the price, well do u want a smith and wesson or a ruger or a cz. id say good quality, about 400- 500 dollars.
2007-02-21 13:30:06 · answer #10 · answered by shooter mag 1 · 1⤊ 6⤋