In some cases, a lack of forethought can create no end of confusion. Take, for example, the “Thirty Eight.” The 20th Century has seen innumerable .38-caliber loadings, and using the wrong one in your weapon could have some pretty disastrous results.
In fact, very few .38 cartridges actually use a .38 caliber bullet. What follows is a quick tutorial on .38 cartridges.