Don't know why , but I love this pistol ! Problem is that damm 38 S&W cal. , Low power , no bullet selection , costly . etc. I know S&W made this pistol in both 38S&W and 38 Spl , Question is , are they the same pistol , built to handle the same pressures ? Can I safely convert a 38 S&W chambered Victory to 38 Spl. ? The diff. in cost of these pistols is quite a few $$ . I see "cherry" 38 S&W's all the time for less then $150 , but the same pistol in 38 Spl will bring $350 ++ . I knoe the conversion will destroy the collecter value , but I just want one as a shooter.