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The .38 Special was a round brought to life by Smith & Wesson, hence the name 38 S&W Special. Eventually other companies like Colt got hacked off at having to mark THEIR weapons with "38 S&W Special" and came out with the .38 COLT Special- which was identical except for a flat tipped bullet. Eventually, everyone shortened the name to .38 Special- except S&W Company- who wanted to keep the name. 38 S&W Special and .38 Special are one and the same. 38 S&W (no special) IS a different round, and does not interchange. Make sense? so special refers to the round
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Can a 38 special bullet break?
It depends on what you mean by "break."
Can a 38 bullet be used in a 357 case when reloading?
If by 38 you mean the 38 special , the answer is yes , as both use a .357 dia bullet
Can a 38 special use 38 rounds?
The .38 Special can fire .38 Special, or .38 Long Colt. It cannot fire the .38 S&W, which is fatter and shorter.
What bulet can you shot out of a 38 special?
38 special
What type bullet is a spl p?
Possible that you mean a .38 Spl +P. That is a .38 Special revolver cartridge that is loaded to a higher energy than standard.
Colt 38 Police Special versus Astra 38 special?
Depends on your intended use.
What is the difference between a 38 and a 38 special gun?
It depends. Many people say "38" when they are referring to the .38 special, so in that case, there is no difference, they are one and the same. However, there are several .38 caliber cartridges other than the .38 special. There is the .38 ACP, .38 long Colt, .38 short Colt, .38 S&W, .38 Super, and I think one or two others.
What shell does a Colt OP 38 made in 1944 use 38 SW or 38 Special?
The Colt Official Police was made in several calibers, but the only .38 caliber it was made in was .38 Special.
.38 Special p cases?
The cases were originally loaded with higher pressure, higher velocity loads for the 38 Special revolvers. Not to be used in older revolvers chambered for the .38 Special cartridge.
38 special ammo versus 357?
case length is the main criteria. If the 357 is loaded and placed in the 38 special it will extend beyond the cylinder. But the 38 special can be used in the 357 with no problems.
What type of ammunition can be use in a 38 Colt Police Positive serial 173107?
actually you can use 38 special or 38S&W (shorter case), but you cannot use 38 special in a 38S&W pistol. in your case 38 special
What is the best investment between a colt frontier scout 22 and colt 38 special?
colt 38 special
