Can you shoot 38 Special in a puma carbine?
However, firing the .357 from the Puma carbine is a pleasure. Plenty of bang and power with comfortable recoil. No need to shoot .38 Special unless you insist on cheaper ammo. Some shooters contend that only .357 cartridges should be fired from dual caliber .357/.38 guns.
What is the difference between a 357 Magnum and a 38 Spl?
Despite the variety of snubnose revolvers on the market today, the primary battle continues between the .38 Spl and .357 Magnum. It’s the closest we come to comparing apples to apples in a snubnose world. One confusing fact about the two rounds is that they are nearly identical in their design. Take the .38 Spl:
Is 38 Special +P ammo good for self defense?
A 38 Special +P’s energy falls between what the 380 ACP and the 9mm provide. It may even approximate a 9mm’s terminal performance when fired from a rifle. You can learn a lot more about using 38 special in a concealed carry gun by looking at our best 38 special ammo for self-defense project.
What type of bullets do you use in your Puma 92?
The Puma 92’s brief manual emphasizes using only factory loads (for liability reasons) and NEVER full metal jacket bullets. However, SAAMI specification reloads with flat tip bullets will work fine.
What are the specifications of the Puma 92 carbine?
Legacy Sports International is also the distributor for several other brands, including Howa rifles and Nikko-Stirling scopes. Here are some specifications for the Puma 92 .357 Magnum carbine: Sights – Adjustable semi-buckhorn open rear, blade front Overall length – 33.5” Weight – 5 lbs., 9 oz.
Where are the Puma firearms made?
Puma firearms are now manufactured by Armisport Chiappa in Brescia, Italy and distributed in the USA by Legacy Sports International (www.legacysports.com).
How many FPS does a 357 Magnum have?
.308 Winchester, 180 grain @ 2600 fps, 7.5 lb. rifle – 19.2 ft. lbs. recoil energy, 12.9 fps recoil velocity These .357 figures are based on a maximum .357 Magnum handload fired in an 18.5 inch barrel as per the Hodgdon 2009 Annual Reloading Manual.