Coop, if you are only going to shoot .38 specials, then I would purchase a .38 special revolver. Either a Model 15 or model 16. I use .38's to shoot .38's and .357's to shoot .357's, cuz if you shoot alot of .38's in a magnum revolver you will experience difficulty chambering a magnum round eventually. Lot's of guys may not agree, but that's why you will find excellent deals on .38 special revolvers! just my .02 cents.. Ron