# .38 Specials **URL:** \ **Category:** Guns & Gear\ **Created:** [December 29, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/38-specials/45178 "2020-12-29T14:50:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KURT17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c2a13f/32.png) [@KURT17](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/KURT17)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/38-specials/45178/1 "2020-12-29T14:50:29Z")
Has anyone any reviews on the Rock Island M200 and the 2 “Commanche II” .38 revolvers on the market? The “Commanche II” barrels look like Python designs with their 3" and 4" lengths - both makes look like a lot of gun for the $$, but how do they stand up to +P loads? It’s tough to keep up with the market these days. ---
**Author:** ![45IPAC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/45ipac/32/2855_2.png) [@45IPAC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/45IPAC)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/38-specials/45178/2 "2020-12-29T14:57:21Z")
I’ve seen mixed reviews on the M200. For just a little more coin, you can get a Taurus(I forget the model number) that seems to be a good gun. Even a smith and Wesson JFrame 642/442 can be had for a good price. ---
**Author:** ![Kevin29](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/kevin29/32/3432_2.png) [@Kevin29](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Kevin29)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/38-specials/45178/3 "2020-12-29T19:27:58Z")
Taurus 85 I think it is, is the .38 5 shot. The Taurus is the .357 Both are nice… have looked at them both, but already have 2 .357s so have not found a good reason to spend more on another. ---
**Author:** ![Scoutbob](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/scoutbob/32/158375_2.png) [@Scoutbob](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Scoutbob)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/38-specials/45178/4 "2020-12-29T20:44:33Z")
Saw a Taurus revolver for less than $350 today at my local big box store. I’ve heard a lot of good about them myself. I just don’t have a practical purpose for it. I’d like to get a light weight LCR one day. ---
**Author:** ![David-65](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/david-65/32/19924_2.png) [@David-65](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/David-65)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/38-specials/45178/5 "2020-12-29T20:46:41Z")
I have ria revolvers the snubby & 3" (?) . nothing fancy, couple of plain janes but they both work. Nice weapon for the money. Cheap thrill i guess. Can use +p but not a steady diet of that. I know they’ve had some problems in the past. Lots of reviews on yt… ---
**Author:** ![David-65](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/david-65/32/19924_2.png) [@David-65](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/David-65)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/38-specials/45178/6 "2020-12-30T00:10:12Z")
Also just got email from palmetto arms Taurus 856. Can use +p. $350 happy new year deal ---
**Author:** ![Samuel11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@Samuel11](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Samuel11)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/38-specials/45178/7 "2021-01-03T20:52:30Z")
Don’t know anything about the Commanches, but the Rock Island’s reputation has improved over the years. I’d still stick with the Taurus 856. Great little revolver. ---
**Author:** ![Randall8](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/randall8/32/13889_2.png) [@Randall8](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Randall8)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/38-specials/45178/8 "2021-01-04T00:38:57Z")
I personally have a Rock Island Model 206 .38 Special. That’s a sweet little snubby for the money. I really like it. I carry it for my Sunday morning concealed carry alternative when I can’t carry IWB because of my dress clothes like I normally do. I put it in an ankle holster on my leg. I can shoot +P loads through that as well, albeit there is a little more felt recoil. ---
**Author:** ![John292](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/john292/32/22214_2.png) [@John292](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/John292)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2021, 3:59am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/38-specials/45178/9 "2021-01-04T03:59:58Z")
FWIW, Charter Arms makes a decent .38 snub.