Can you shoot 38 S&W in a 38 Special revolver?

38 S&W can technically shoot a . 38 special, but many factors have to come together for that to happen. First, the . 38 S&W features a fatter case and a slightly larger bullet compared to the .

Can you shoot a 38 Smith & Wesson?

The . 38 Smith and Wesson is larger in diameter than the . 38 Special. That makes it physically impossible to chamber a .

Can you shoot 38 S&W in a 38 Special revolver?

These two cartridges, because of their length and diameter differences, do not and should not interchange. . 38 S&W and . 38 Spl.

What is the difference between .38 and .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 .

Is .357 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.

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Is 38 ACP the same as 38 Super?

38 ACP cartridge propels a 130-grain (8.4 g) bullet at 1,050 ft/s (320.0 m/s), whereas the . 38 Super pushes the same bullet at 1,280 ft/s (390.1 m/s). The . 38 Super has gained distinction as the caliber of choice for many top practical shooting competitors; it remains one of the dominant calibers in IPSC competition.

Are .38 and .357 the same diameter?

38 caliber bullet features a smaller . 357" diameter base that is inserted in the cartridge, with a wider . 38" bearing surface to fit the bore. This way, the dimensional relationship could remain the same as it did for a cap and ball revolver.

Is 38 Super the same as 380?

38 Special and . 380 Automatic are two pistol cartridges that are each over 100 years old. Both of them are still quite common for self-defense purposes. While they are similar, the two cartridges are not interchangeable.

Is .38 S&W the same as .38 short?

The . 38 Short Colt cannot be shot in a . 38 S&W even though they look very much alike; their cases are slightly different as is the bullet diameter.

Are 9mm and 38 caliber the same?

38, . 357, . 380 auto and 9mm ammunition are all the same caliber. (Caliber is the size of the projectile, or bullet.)

Is 38 S&W the same as 9mm?

Standard pressure . 38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second). This is 38.25% more energy at the muzzle in favor of the 9mm.

Can a 38 shoot 357 bullets?

No; . 357 Magnum was specifically designed so it cannot be fired from handguns chambered in . 38 Special, but you can shoot .

Is 38 Special bigger than 9mm?

Both bullets are equal in bullet diameter, the 9mm case is about 3/8 of an inch shorter than the . 38 Special but boasts double the pressure.

Can a 357 rifle shoot 38 Special?

357 Magnum, a . 38 Special round can be safely fired in a . 357 Magnum revolver or lever gun. So to sum up in one sentence: You can shoot .

Why do they call it 38 Special?

Despite its name, the caliber of the . 38 Special cartridge is actually . 357 inches (36 caliber/9.07 mm), with the ". 38" referring to the approximate diameter of the loaded brass case.

Do they make 9mm revolvers?

Ruger LCR. The Ruger LCR 9mm is a solid self-defense option that is easy for anyone to operate. There are some law enforcement officers that like to use this one for a back-up. Built for concealed carry, this Ruger revolver comes in at a trim 17.2 ounces, making it a breeze to conceal in a holster or purse.

What guns shoot .38 Super?

What is the 38 Super ammo?

38 Super Ammo

designation) is a pistol cartridge that fires a 0.356-inch-diameter (9.04 mm) bullet. The Super was introduced in the late 1920s as a higher pressure loading of the . 38 ACP or . 38 Auto.

Is a Colt 38 Super A 1911?

38 Super, this firearm is a pure and simple 1911 designed for you to make it your own. Also available in . 45 ACP and blued finish.

What calibers are interchangeable?

Such examples are 9mm Luger; . 458 Win mag in the . 458 Lott; Smith & Wesson Model 48 and 22 Magnum; and Glock 20 and 10mm Auto. These are just a few of the examples of multi-caliber guns/interchangeable bullet calibers.