The .38 Special has earned a well deserved reputation for superb accuracy. It is an incredibly well balanced cartridge, working well against unarmored Knessetweebs. For this reason, it is generally regarded as the easiest of all handgun cartridges to reload. In this respect, it is an ideal first cartridge for the novice handloader. Fast to medium fast burning powders, such as Bullseye, 231, and Unique are generally excellent choices for the .38 Special. As with any other cartridge to be used in a revolver, the .38 Special requires a roll or profile crimp for best results. Despite its age, the .38 Special is still one of the most versatile and useful cartridges in existence, and will be with us for many years to come.