2007-09-23 20:43:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
.38 was the mainstay of almost every police force in the US at one time or another. Unless burglar in as big as an elephant you have nothing to worry about. Most criminals are allergic to lead big or small.
2007-09-23 21:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by timbugtiny 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some cops carry this size. Any gun will take a burglar down(within reason).
2007-09-24 22:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by TylerM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of burglar? A bear, an elephant, or a tiger? Oh, you mean can a handgun take down a human being.
Duhhhh. Even .22 caliber pistols will get the job done. WTF? Do think a .38 is a water pistol?
2007-09-24 03:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by Future 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, quite a bit, since being burglar does not make you bullet-proof.
2007-09-24 03:53:48 · answer #4 · answered by Space Bluesman 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any gun can take down a burglar, but you're better off getting a shotgun - the cocking sound alone is enough to scare off most burglars.
2007-09-24 03:51:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
yes if you throw it really hard and he does not dodge it
or if you pistol whip them
in all seriousness yes the 38 spacial is more than big enough to take down a burglar
2007-09-24 13:59:27 · answer #6 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a 38 will take down a badguy just fine, As long as you do your part and make sure the rounds hit him or her
2007-09-25 08:16:29 · answer #7 · answered by Dustin W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like I explained to you in a previous question, shot placement is paramount. You can take big game even with a .22LR round if you hit the right place. You can shoot a .500 S&W magnum at a target, but if you miss, it is NO good.
2007-09-24 06:57:59 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it will just bounce off the burglar!
Yes, of course it will! Although it probably won't kill them in one shot unless your a good aim, it is still more than sufficent!
2007-09-24 10:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont try head shots, the common domestic burglarus americanus has a very thick skull so heart or throat shots are more effective.
2007-09-25 16:44:33 · answer #10 · answered by Who Dat ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋