To me, it always makes more sense to buy a .357 Magnum Revolver over a .38 Special, especially when most companies tend to offer models of similar size/weight chambered in either cartridge.
Sure, a good .38 Special is plenty adequate for self-defense, but the utility of being able to chamber/fire an even more powerful cartridge is worthy of consideration regardless, because more options are always better, especially during ammo shortages.
Sure, a good .38 Special is plenty adequate for self-defense, but the utility of being able to chamber/fire an even more powerful cartridge is worthy of consideration regardless, because more options are always better, especially during ammo shortages.