.357 Magnum. You can tell just by the recoil of the firearm.
.357, considerably.
No, .38 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges are not interchangeable due to differences in size and pressure. The .357 Magnum is longer and more powerful than the .38 Special, so using a .38 Special cartridge in a .357 Magnum firearm can be dangerous.
.38 Special- 9mm is more powerful. ,357 Magnum- 9mm is less powerful.
.357 Magnum.
.44 Magnum
The .357 Magnum cartridge is longer and much more powerful than the .38 Special. While .38 Special ammo CAN be safely fired in a .357 Magnum, the reverse is not true. It is dangerous to try this.
No. However, .38 Special ammo CAN be safely fired in a .357 Magnum firearm. Both cartridges use a bullet that is .357 in diameter- but the .357 magnum is longer, and more powerful.
.357 magnum Actually, a more correct answer is, MOST 357 is more powerful and MOST 45, but there are a couple of exceptions, if you are talking about muzzle energy.
The main difference between a .38 Special and a .357 Magnum revolver is the size and power of the ammunition they use. The .357 Magnum is more powerful and has a longer cartridge than the .38 Special, resulting in higher velocity and stopping power. This makes the .357 Magnum better suited for hunting or self-defense, while the .38 Special is more commonly used for target shooting or personal protection.
The .357 Magnum is more powerful, all day long.
Nope. 357 magnum cartridge is too long, and too powerful.
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.