difference between 38 special and 38 long colt
.38 Long Colt
In civilian use , the . 38 LC was chambered in a number of Colt revolvers and saw some use among target shooters . Various U.S. police forces also adopted the cartridge . However , the cartridge became nearly extinct after Smith & Wesson 's more powerful . 38 Special cartridge became widely popular as a civilian and police service cartridge . By 1908 , even Colt was chambering their new Police Positive and New Army revolvers in ``. 38 Colt Special '' , which was nothing more than the standard . 38 Smith & Wesson Special with a different headstamp . 
In civilian use , the . 38 LC was chambered in a number of Colt revolvers and saw some use among target shooters . Various U.S. police forces also adopted the cartridge . However , the cartridge became nearly extinct after Smith & Wesson 's more powerful . 38 Special cartridge became widely popular as a civilian and police service cartridge . By 1908 , even Colt was chambering their new Police Positive and New Army revolvers in ``. 38 Colt Special '' , which was nothing more than the standard . 38 Smith & Wesson Special with a different headstamp .
The 38 LC was chambered in a number of Colt revolvers. The cartridge became nearly extinct after Smith & Wesson's more powerful 38 Special cartridge became widely popular as a civilian and police service cartridge.
38 LC was chambered in a number of Colt revolvers and saw some use among target shooters . However , the cartridge became nearly extinct after Smith & Wesson 's more powerful . 38 Special cartridge became widely popular as a civilian and police service cartridge .