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yes, it will load and fire. unfortunately the shorter cartridge will cause the projectile to discharge without perfect alignment with the the barrel, thus the cylinder will absorb the recoil and ultimately destroy your firearm.
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Does the colt detective special 38 special shoot a 38Sp?
it does shoot the 38 spl cartridge.............
Can a 38 special shoot a 38 short?
A .38 Special can shoot the cartridge marked "38 Short Colt". It CANNOT shoot what many people CALL a .38 Short- which is the .38 S&W. The .38 S&W in not only shorter than the Special, it is fatter. The 2 do not interchange.
Can a rossi 38 special pistol shoot 357 ammo?
No. 38 Special only.
What if your owners manual says shoot only 38 plus p rounds out of your s and w mod 642 it doesnt mention 38 special is 38 special ok?
you can shoot standard 38 special rounds out of a firearm marked for 38 special +p
Can a revovler that takes a 38 special cartridge also shoot a 357 magnum cartridge?
NO,NO,NO,NO,NO.........you CANNOT shoot the 357 cartridge in a 38 special, but you can shoot a 38 special cartridge in a 357 pistol.................the 38 cal. cylinder was not made to house the 357 cartridge or take the pressure.............
Can a colt detective special 38 caliber fire 38 special shoot wadcutters?
yes
Can you shoot 380 ammo in a 38 special rifle?
No.
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.
Can I shoot 38 Special ammo in 357smith and Wesson?
Yes.
Can you shoot 38 special in other caliber guns?
You can shoot them in a .357 Magnum revolver, but that's about it.
Can you shoot 38 colt ammunition in 38 special guns?
The .38 Short Colt catridge may be safely fired in a .38 Special revolver. Not ALL 38 Colts- .38 Short Colt.
Can you shoot 38 caliber ammo in a 357 magnum rifle?
Yes If it is .38 special, this is correct. There are other types of .38 caliber other than .38 special, however.
