.38 special ammo -

[ftncityfatboy]

does anyone use a .38 special? I have tried for several days to find target ammo and no one seems to have any. Online stores are out, WW is out, does anyone know where to find some. HCP class in Jan for sis and I need to find at least a box of 50. HELP!

[musicman]

Here are a few choices from midway

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=136172

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=161066

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=137882

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=279088

For just taking the shooting portion of the test, I would stay away from +p if she is at all recoil sensitive. Those 148gr wadcutters would probably be the best choice, IMO.

[Mike.357]

Those 148gr wadcutters would probably be the best choice, IMO.

+ 1 for those rounds. Accurate and recoil friendly.

Have you tried any of the local gunshops?

Worst comes to worst, if the day of her class happens and you have not found any let me know. I could set you up with 50 rounds.

[Guest Arko]

Knoxville area is hard up for .38 and 380

I've tried 4 Wally's Gander, Bass Pro, and two gun shops. Seems to be bigger than I thought, so I'm guessing online will be your only hope in a hurry.

Just checked Natchez online and found this

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=ZYSBA03804&src=tpCtgAm

Edited December 30, 2008 by Arko

[Guest Arko]

I also just found this: Sportsman's Guide. Lots of .38 in stock. I just ordered myself...

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/browse/browseammo.aspx?c=95&s=926

[Garufa]

I also just found this: Sportsman's Guide. Lots of .38 in stock. I just ordered myself...

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/browse/browseammo.aspx?c=95&s=926

Just stay away from that Ultramaxx junk, unless you want a trip to the gunsmith.

If I recall correctly my instructor specifically told us bring only new manufacture ammo. Probably a good idea regardless.

[Oh Shoot]

Echo Mike .357

Be happy to loan ya 50 WWB (or whole box of 100).

Just PM if you need them.

- OS

[Guest Arko]

Just stay away from that Ultramaxx junk, unless you want a trip to the gunsmith.

Never Heard of or tried the Ultramaxx. Probably won't now either!

I ordered Fiocchi for my wife to practice with. I've had good luck with them.

[Oh Shoot]

Never Heard of or tried the Ultramaxx. Probably won't now either!

I ordered Fiocchi for my wife to practice with. I've had good luck with them.

Our own MusicMan blew up his AR with Ultramaxx, and UM paid for it. Also another fellow's AR documented on a different forum.

Dunno if any documented KaBooms on handgun calibers.

- OS

[Garufa]

Our own MusicMan blew up his AR with Ultramaxx, and UM paid for it. Also another fellow's AR documented on a different forum.

Dunno if any documented KaBooms on handgun calibers.

- OS

Here's my experience....

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=103281&highlight=ultramax#post103281

[ftncityfatboy]

Echo Mike .357

Be happy to loan ya 50 WWB (or whole box of 100).

Just PM if you need them.

- OS

thanks, I'll see how it goes and if we still haven't found any by around the 7th of Jan, then I'll pm you. Her class is the 10th. I may try to talk her into practicing with my 9mm and test with that since 9mm seems to be in vast supply. Thanks to all for suggestions.

[Mike.357]

who is she taking the course through?

[Rightwinger]

Buy a box of factory somewhere for the test but go here for your training and plinking. Never had a single issue from any of Georgia Arms.

http://georgia-arms.com/search.aspx?manufacturer=40&log=false&category=3510

[ftncityfatboy]

who is she taking the course through?

Phantom6 - Austin's

[Guest Arko]

I forgot about Georgia Arms after not seeing them at the last 2 gun shows!

[bubbiesdad]

Phantom6 - Austin's

Good people there.

[Guest Tom@GunDepot]

Try a local Gun Shop not a Big Box store.

[analog_kidd]

You can take the class with any handgun. It doesn't have to be the on eyou plan to carry. Find and borrow a friend's handgun with a more readily available round. Heck, you can even bring a .22 if you want. In fact, my class rented out .22's for the test if you didn't have a gun.

[ftncityfatboy]

Good people there.

that is where i took my class in december. great bunch, i enjoyed myself and a good time was had by all.

[Mike.357]

Phantom6 - Austin's

oh, that guy.

I would think he has some .38 special in his shop that he will gladly give you free of charge.

Okay well not free, but I bet he has some in the shop where the class is held.

[Guest Astra900]

.38's are so easy (and cheap) to reload, I don't think I've ever bought a box of factory stuff.

[ftncityfatboy]

thanks for all the offers & advice. I did find some at Coal Creek the other night so she's all set. The .38 special is on my list of calibers to reload.