Can I use 38 super in a 357 magnum?
38 Super ammo will likely go into the cylinder chambers of some nominal . 38 and. 357 magnum revolvers. However, if they fire and do not damage or break the gun, they are not going to extract reliably from any double action revolver with an ‘all at once’ extractor or ejector.
Is 38 the same as 38 special?
There’s no difference between a . 38 and a 38 special. The former refers to a caliber with a . 357 inch bullet diameter, while the latter is a cartridge variant under the .
What’s the difference between 38 special and 38 Special +P?
38 Special +P caliber is a regular . 38 Special loaded to produce pressures about 10% over the regular specifications. If your gun is marked with a . 38 Special +P rating, then you can shoot this kind of ammunition in your gun.
Is 38 Super Auto the same as 38 Special?
They are not interchangeable, the 38 super is a high pressure auto cartridge. The 38 special/. 357 mag is a lower pressure revolver cartridge.
What guns can shoot 38 super?
Colt Government Competition 1911 Stainless Steel, Semi-Automatic, . 38 Super, 5″ Barrel, 9+1 Rounds.
Can you shoot 38 S&W short in a 38 Special?
38 S&W cartridge is slightly larger in diameter and a bit shorter than the . 38 Spl. cartridge in its standard load. These two cartridges, because of their length and diameter differences, do not and should not interchange.
Will 38 S&W work in a 38 special?
38 S&W cartridge are slightly lower than the industry maximums for the . 38 Spl. These two cartridges, because of their length and diameter differences, do not and should not interchange.
Are .357 and .38 really the same size?
Yes and No, the 357 is dimensionally the same as the 38, except that the 357 is .135″ longer. a 38 spec uses a .358 diameter bullet. .357 Magnum is a derivative of the .38 Special.
Can a .38 Special shoot .357?
Yes, .357 magnum will accept .38 Special. 357 Mag is 1/10 of an inch longer than .38 Spl. This makes it difficult if not impossible for the reverse to happen by accident or intentionally. A revolver chambered for .357 will last a lot longer if .38 Spl is fired in it for most shooting.
What is 38 Special Ammo?
38 Special Ammo. Most commonly used in revolvers, the .38 S&W Special, or just .38 Special is a centerfire , rimmed cartridge designed by Smith & Wesson.