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Can you shoot 357 Magnum in a 38 Special revolver?
No; . 357 Magnum was specifically designed so it cannot be fired from handguns chambered in . 38 Special, but you can shoot .
Is 357 Magnum the same as 38 Special?
38 Special and . 357 Magnum are exactly the same in width. It’s only when looking at their length that you’ll notice a difference. Many handgun owners shoot one or both of these rounds, and while the cartridges have a common heritage, these bullets perform in strikingly different ways.
What ammo can a 38 Special shoot?
What Type of Ammunition Can I Fire In My Revolver?
| If Your Revolver Is Marked … | It Will Safely Fire These Cartridges … |
|---|---|
| .327 Federal Magnum | .327 Federal Magnum, .32 H&R Magnum, .32 S&W Long |
| .38 Special | .38 Special |
| .38 Special +P | .38 Special +P, .38 Special |
| .357 Magnum | .357 Magnum, .38 Special +P, .38 Special |
Is a 38 Special a Magnum?
357 are virtually identical. . 38 cartridges can be fired from revolvers chambered for the . 357, but the converse is not true; . 357 cartridges cannot be used in revolvers designed for the ….Comparison chart.
| .357 Magnum | .38 Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Primer type | Small pistol, magnum | Small Pistol |
What calibers can a 357 revolver shoot?
357 Magnum can safely and readily shoot the following rounds: . 38 Short Colt, . 38 Long Colt, . 38 Special, .
Is a 38 Special a good gun?
The lines of a .38 Special revolver, and the vast majority of all revolvers, are smooth. They lack the sharp edges present on many semi-automatic handguns. This makes them a good platform for learning to shoot.
Can any 38 Special shoot in any 357 Magnum?
No; .357 Magnum was specifically designed so it cannot be fired from handguns chambered in .38 Special, but you can shoot .38 Special in a gun chambered in .357 Magnum. In fact, you wouldn’t want to shoot .357 Magnum in any gun that’s specifically made to shoot .38 Special. It would be dangerous.
What caliber is a 38 Special?
The 38 Special is not a 38 caliber. You can use a 38 special round in a 357 pistol. From what I have read the 38 special 357 Magnum 9mm 380 all are about 36 caliber and came about from the 36 caliber cap and ball Navy Colt. Does any one know of a true 38 caliber? Below is what I have found in my research.
What’s the difference between a .38 vs .38 Special?
What’s the difference? 38 S&W is shorter and fatter than 38 S&W Special (just about everyone just calls it 38 Special). They are NOT interchangeable. A 38 S&W will not fit in the hole of a 38 Special, and a 38 Special is too long for the cylinder of a 38 S&W.