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Can you shoot regular 38 caliber ammunition in a 38 special?
NO, a 38 Special is actually .357 caliber. NO, a 38 Special is actually .357 caliber. A 38 special is NOT a 357 magnum. Both bullet heads are about .357 in diameter. The difference between the 38 and 357 is the length of the brass case. The 357 brass case is a bit longer then the 38 special case, and the gun powder load is a bit higher then the 38 special load...... Further, you can shoot a 38 special case in the 357 magnum revolver, however, you cannot fire a 357 magnum round in the 38 special. The 38 special cylinder is too short for the 357 round......
Can 1907 colt DA 38 shoot 38 Spcl ammo?
your colt was probably made for lighter loads then 38 special. try a lighter re-load cartridge like 2.0 grains bulls eye powder
What black powder load should be used for an Iver Johnson 38?
I believe 3 grains of black powder for a start
How do you load a colt 38 detective special?
Open cylinder, insert ammunition.
What is the bullet to use for practice for a 357 Python?
38 special factory load or re-loads
How do you load a smith and Wesson 38 special airweight?
You need to find a gunsmith or firearms instructor
What is more powerful a 380 calibre or a 38 calibre?
In general, a .38 Special +P+ load can be more powerful than a mild .380.
Is a 38 special a good gun?
Yes
Can you fire a 357 round out of a 38 long colt pistol?
No. .38 Long Colt was the forerunner to .38 Special- and was originally a black powder cartridge. The .38 Special is more powerful- the .357 magnum is MUCH more powerful. Neither the Special nor the magnum should be fired in a gun chambered for .38 Long Colt. This is VERY dangerous.
Is the Colt Army special 38 a 38 or a 38 special?
38 special
Which cartridge requires highest metal quality 25 ACP or 38 Special?
.38 Special is a higher pressure load. Overall metal quality is probably not so much a factor as things such as casing thickness.
Can you shoot 38 special bullets in the 38 special plus P revolver?
It's a .38 Special revolver. +P applies to the cartridge, and indicates a more powerful load than a standard round of the calibre. In this case, it would be a .38 S&W Special with a +P loading, hence .38 Special +P. You can fire regular .38 S&W Special cartridges through it. Whether or not it can fire +P or +P+ ammo, you need to read the instruction manual and find the manufacturer's information on this.
