In need of clarification.

[Harley Starr]

The Cimarron Man With No Name Conversion is chambered in .38 Long Colt & .38 S&W according to Cimarron Arms, yet according to other outlets that have them in stock say that they are chambered in .38 Special. 

I'm looking to have one of these in the near future, and I want to know if they will safely chamber .38 Special soft lead.

[Abilene]

Look closer.  As the Cimarron website states, the gun will shoot .38 Colt (the modern .38 Colt, which is just a shortened .38 Special) and .38 S&W Special, which is the full name for what most of us just call .38 Special.  Most folks shoot .38 Special in them.   The frame and cylinder are exactly the same as the '72 Opentiop, with a '51 Navy style barrel (but made out of the same steel as the smokeless guns and with the bore sized for standard .38 ammo).

.38 S&W (without adding the word "Special") is a totally different cartridge, not compatible.

[Bishop Creek]

2X on what Abilene said. From left to right: .38 S&W, .38 Colt Short (sorry no long) and .38 S&W Special

[Harley Starr]

Thank you gents. I just wanted to know the facts before spending the money.