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I'm not real familiar with the 38-40, but based on what I looked up, I'm going to say no. The 38-40 cartridge uses a .40 caliber bullet, which means the chamber in a 38-40 handgun would be too large in diameter to properly/safely hold the .38 special.
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Can you fire a 38 bullet from a 380 handgun?
No. You cannot fire anything other than a .380 ACP cartridge out of a .380 handgun.
What is an automatic handgun?
It depends on what you mean. 1. If you mean semi-automatic (sometimes referred to as automatic), it means a handgun that auto-loads the next cartridge in order to fire it, but fires only one cartridge for each pull of the trigger. 2. If you mean a full auto, it means a handgun that will continue to fire as long as you hold the trigger, or until it runs out of ammo.
Can you shoot a 9mm bullet from a 380 handgun?
9mm and 380 both use bullets with a diameter of .355. But the answer to the question you're probably asking is, no, you cannot fire a 9mm parabellum cartridge from a .380 handgun. The 9mm cartridge is different than the .380 cartridge. Even though both are 9mm in diameter, the overall cartridge lengths are different.
Can you shoot 22 calibar bullets in a 25 handgun?
No. The .22 is smaller in diameter than the .25 and would be too small for the chamber of a .25. Generally speaking, you should never try to fire any cartridge in any handgun other than what it is designed to fire. While it may be possible to get a cartridge to fire from a different gun, it may cause damage to the gun or the shooter. Additionally, I forgot to mention that the .22 is a rimfire cartridge and the .25 is a center fire, the the firing mechanism is slightly different in the two guns.
Can you shoot a 22 caliber bullet from a 9mm handgun?
The short answer is no. You should never attempt to fire any cartridge in a gun other than what it is designed for. The longer answer is, you may possibly be able to get a .22 cartridge to fire from a 9mm, but it could damage the gun or the person shooting it.
What is the Difference in 38 and 38 spl calibre?
if you allude to 38 S&W cartridge then you will find the case is shorter then a 38 Spl. case. You can fire a 38 S&W cartridge in a 38 Special but you can't fire a 38 Special in a pistol designed for the 38 S&W cartridge.
Can any pistol cartridges be fired from any handgun?
No. You can only safely fire the correct caliber from each handgun. For instance, for a .40 caliber handgun, you can only fire .40 ammunition. There are some minor exceptions, mostly in revolvers. For instance, you can fire .38 special or .357 magnum from a revolver that will fire .357 magnum, but not the other way around.
Can you fire a 380 in a 9mm handgun?
Depends. .380 ACP is used to refer to the 9x17 cartridge. It is not interchangeable for use in 9x18 (9mm Makarov), 9x19 (9mm Parabellum/Luger), or any other firearm designed for any cartridge other than the .380 ACP/9x17 cartridge.
Can you fire 44 Special and or 44 mag out of a 444 Marlin rifle?
No, you can not. The 44 Special can be fired in any firearm chambered and marked for the 44 Magnum cartridge. The 444 Marlin is a rifle cartridge (much longer than either the 44 Spl or 44 Mag), and is much more powerful. The 44 Spl and 44 Mag. were designed as handgun cartridges, but have been adapted to a small number of lever-action carbines. Bert H.
Can you fire rifle ammo in a 32 - 20 police special handgun?
You can fire 32-20 ammo in a 32-20 revolver. That cartridge was used for both rifles and handguns. EARLY single action reolvers were meant for lower powered black powder cartridges, but later guns, such as the S&W Military & Police Revolver should fire any standard off-the-shelf 32-20.
How do Handguns work?
Depends on the type of handgun. In general, a spring drives a firing pin foward, striking the primer of a cartridge. The primer sends a jet of fire into the cartridge case, igniting the gunpowder. Rapidly expanding gasses from the burning powder push the bullet out of the barrel.
Is the cartridge of a caliber .357 can load and fire on caliber .38 revolver?
No. The .38 Special cartridge can be fired in a .357 Magnum revolver - and only a revolver, which does not require chamber headspacing - but it doesn't work the other way around. The .357 Magnum cartridge is too long to fit into a .38 Special cylinder, and the .357 Sig cartridge is in no way compatible, either with the .357 Magnum or the .38 Special.
