They are two of the most famous and popular cartridges for personal defense and law enforcement, one in the wheelgun world and one in the semi-auto world. They are often compared because they both ...

Summary: The debate between revolver cartridges like the .38 Special and semi-auto handgun cartridges such as the 9mm is often considered pointless by enthusiasts due to their distinct differences.

Here’s What You Need to Know: It’s a no-brainer that as far as ballistics, the 9mm is superior. But if we all look deeper and think outside of the box, besides the numbers on ballistics charts ...