[quote=BullShooter It's interesting that Robert Johnson thought the 38 Special was "most too light". Perhaps he was corresponding with Elmer?

Actually, Elmer Keith claims he killed a running doe with a .32-20 revolver, just because that's what he was packing when it ran (partway) past him. George Nonte claims dead deer with .32-20 and .38 Special revolvers.

Maybe Robert Johnson meant the .38 S&W?