Tips for Working With Your 38 SandW Brass

If you've been digging through your old range bags or scouring the back of your reloading bench, you might have realized that finding a steady supply of 38 s&w brass is getting a bit tougher these days. It's a classic, old-school caliber, but for those of us who still enjoy shooting vintage top-break revolvers or those sturdy old British service pistols, it's a component we just can't do without. It isn't like .38 Special or 9mm where you can just trip over spent casings at the local range; you have to be a bit more intentional about how you source it and, more importantly, how you take care of it. ...

May 11, 2026 · 7 min · Catalan Olalla