The .38 Special vs. the 9mm: Which Gun Caliber Is Superior?
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It depends on your preferences.
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38 Super vs. 9mm Luger
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Best 38 Special Ammo: Range Training & Home Defense - Wideners Shooting, Hunting & Gun Blog
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9mm vs 38 Special for concealed carry
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38 Special vs. 357 Magnum - The Lodge at AmmoToGo.com
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38 Special vs 9mm In Snub Nosed Revolvers
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Hey, What Kind of Gun Should I Get?
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38 The National Interest
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38 Super vs. 9mm - History and Uses
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Ballistician's Notebook: The 38 Special - Shooting Times
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38 Special vs 9mm for Self-Defense
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380 vs. 9mm: Which is Better? - Pew Pew Tactical
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A History of the Iconic .38 Special - The Shooter's Log
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380 vs 38 Special - What's Better for Self-Defense?
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380 vs. 38 Special - What's the Difference & Which is Better?, 380 1s
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