Why was 38 special so popular for so long?

[Professor Marvel]

When did they stop making the 200 grain loading? I bought a box of Remington brand but it was a few years back.

I a have been searching for commercial 200 go loads for some time. Without success.
There are numerous articles and websites to load your own , but the big companies (rem and fed etc ) are no longer interested in offering even the  Old Standard soft lead FBI load!

Best I could find is this article for a "custom outfit"
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/200-grain-38-special-super-police-cartridge/

Oh and buffalo bore makes these 158gr ....
https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=108
And these
https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=110

Yhs prof marvel

[Books OToole]

Like the 9mm today, just enough power, in just enough gun.

"Goldilocks."

Books

[Professor Marvel]

Make sure that the doctor get that under control.  I am a real advocate for pneumonia shots.  They don't prevent it but will keep it from turning septic.

I lost my wife to double pneumonia going septic two years ago this coming Tuesday.

You have my prayers.

Mrs marvel and I both thank you Forty!
We are stil in the hospital, they drained a lot of crap out of the chest and are on the road to killing off cleaning out what it left!

We both have new respect for our primary and will listen when he says "I want to hospitalize you"

Yhs
Prof marvel, sleeping in the intermediate care horspistol room.

[Slamfire]

 Sir;;;; pray's for both .

  coffee's ready ,,, Hootmix.

[Professor Marvel]

Thank you sir!
Prof mvl