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NEVER PUT AMMUNITION IN A WEAPON NOT DESIGNED FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you have ANY doubt about what a weapon is chambered for, take it to a qualified gunmsith.
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Agree- and the answer is no, it should not. The .38 S&W is shorter and fatter than the .38 Special.
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Is 38 s and w special the same as 38 special?
The 38 Smith and Wesson Special is the full name for the 38 Special cartridge or revolver caliber with that designation, and so it is the same thing. The 38 Smith and Wesson Special cartridge is not the same as the 38 Smith & Wesson cartridge or 38 Long Colt cartridge, and should not be able to fit into those revolvers, but in rare cases it may, so use caution. (See Related Links)
38 S and W Special CTG?
38 special is a full length 38 cartridge whereas a 38 S&W cartridge is also a 38 caliber but it has a shorter case.
What is the different in 38 special and a 38 special ctg?
No difference. CTG is the abbreviation for cartridge. A revolver marked 38 Special CTG, or .38 S&W Special CTG is simply indicating that it is chambered for a .38 Special cartridge. This IS different from .38 S&W, and older, shorter, fatter, less powerful cartridge.
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 you shoot 38 short colt ammo out of a 38 s and w revolver?
the 38 S&W cartridge is shorter the the 38 special and the 38 S&W cylinder is also shorter the the 38 special cylinder. both colt and S&W make the 38 S&W cartridge or 38 short cartridge..........................
Why does a colt police positive 38 speical not take 38 speical ammo?
it's possible your colt was made for 38 S&W cartridge. that cartridge is smaller in length than the 38 special cartridge. try fitting a 38 S&W cartridge.......
What ammunition do you use in a 38 S and W CTG?
38 S&W ammo. which is a shorter version of the 38 special cartridge.
Can a 38 S and W gun fire 38 Short Colt safely?
No. While a .38 Special may safely fire .38 Short Colt, the .38 S&W is another cartridge entirely. It is larger in diameter than the .38 Special. Firing .38 SC in a .38 S&W will result in split cartridge cases.
Will 38 caliber SW ammo shoot in a 38 special revolver?
No. The .38 S&W is a different cartridge from the .38 Special. Basically, the .38 S&W is shorter, fatter, and has less energy. It will not chamber in a gun meant for .38 Special.
Have a s and w that appears to be a 38 but won't accept a 38 cartridge--no model?
If the .38 special cartridge protrudes out the back of the cylinder of your smith and wesson,then your revolver may be chambered for the .38 S&W cartridge which is shorter.If the .38 special Cartridge will not even enter the cylinder,then it could be chambered for the 32-20 Winchester cartridge.I would advise you to have a compitent gunsmith check the chambering of your revolver.
What is the difference in 38 special and 38 smith and Wesson?
Overall length The 38 special is a stronger cartridge. If you have a .38 Special revolver it can still shoot a .38 S&W but not the other way around.
Is a 38 and a 380 the same caliber?
Not really. The .38 usually refers to a rimmed revolver cartridge, such as .38 S&W, or .38 Special. The.380 is an automatic pistol cartridge, and much shorter.
