.38 SW Special (9х29mm R)
Performance characteristics
.38 SW Special (9х29mm R)
Caliber, mm
9
Weight blunt bullets, g
10,23
Weight "police" bullets, g
12,96
Muzzle velocity, m / s
260
muzzle energy, J.
346
This cartridge is designed to 1900 g. American company "Smith & Wesson". Originally designed specifically for the Army but soon enrolled in commercial sales. Cartridge is very reliable, It ensures high accuracy of fire. Popular in the police and security services.
The cartridge may be equipped with different bullets (in addition to standard of "commercial" and "policeman" options are also available and special tracer bullets increased accuracy).