38 SPECIAL Handguns

Browse .38 Special Handguns by Type

Vance Outdoors carries .38 Special handguns across multiple configurations, from compact revolvers built for pocket carry to full-size service revolvers designed for duty and range use.

• Derringers: The .38 Special derringer is one of the most compact carry gun options available, with a short barrel and minimal profile that makes it a practical choice for deep concealment and personal protection.
• Revolvers: The .38 Special revolver is one of the most reliable handgun platforms available, with double action and single action models spanning a range of barrel lengths and frame sizes for carry, home defense, and sport shooting.
• Semi-Automatic Handguns: Vance Outdoors also carries a selection of semi-automatic pistols chambered in .38 Special for shooters who prefer a magazine-fed platform over a revolver.
• Single-Shot: Single-shot .38 Special handguns offer a straightforward and accurate platform for target shooting and handgun hunting applications.

Browse .38 Special Handguns by Brand

Vance Outdoors carries .38 Special handguns from a broad roster of manufacturers, giving every shooter access to the brands and configurations they trust most.

• Smith & Wesson: The S&W J-Frame is the benchmark .38 Special snub nose revolver, available in aluminum frame and steel frame configurations with a five-shot cylinder, adjustable rear sight, and multiple barrel length options.
• Ruger: Ruger's LCR is a lightweight double action revolver with an aluminum frame, smooth trigger pull, and a design built around pocket carry and everyday concealed carry in .38 Special.
• Taurus: Taurus offers a range of .38 Special revolvers across compact and full-size frames, with stainless steel and matte finish options for carry and home defense use.
• Kimber: Kimber's K6s is a small frame double action revolver with a six-shot cylinder, stainless steel construction, a clean trigger guard, and a level of fit and finish that sets it apart from other compact revolvers in the category.
• Charter Arms: Charter Arms specializes in small revolver platforms chambered in .38 Special, with lightweight aluminum frame and steel frame options designed around concealed carry and personal protection.

Shop Vance Outdoors Online or In Store

Vance Outdoors is your destination for .38 Special handguns, ammunition, and shooting accessories. Built on a legacy of law enforcement use, the .38 Special remains a trusted choice for modern everyday carry, and our selection reflects the full versatility of this caliber. Visit any of our five Ohio locations to handle these firearms in person or browse the full selection online. A background check will be completed at the time of purchase in accordance with federal and state law.