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Can a colt 38 spl fire a 357 magnum cartidgeswhat is the result?
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a colt firing a 357 magnum cartridge results in the jamming and possibly explosion of the firearm
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Can a 45 colt revolver fire a 44 magnum bullet?
No. If it will even fit (the rim of a 44 magnum cartridge is much larger than a 45 Colt) it would be very dangerous to do. 45 Colt firearms were not designed for the forces of a 44 Magnum cartridge.
Can you fire a 38 long colt in a 357 magnum revolver?
Although it can be done, DO NOT !! Never fire ammunition in a weapon that it is not chambered for.
Can a 357 magnum shoot 38 long colt bullets?
No. A .357 Magnum revolver (not an automatic, lever action, or anything else with a headspaced chamber) can fire .38 S&W Special ammo, but not .38 Long Colt.
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.
Will a colt frontier scout 22lr also fire a 22 magnum safely with a 22 mag cylinder in place or are there barrel considerations also?
just the cylinder change
Which handgun can fire a various size ammunition?
There are numerous handguns that will fire more than one caliber or type of ammo. The Taurus Judge will fire .410 shotgun ammo or .45 Colt ammo. Smith and Wesson has just started producing a gun similar revolver called the Governer that will fire .410, .45 Colt, or .45 ACP. You can fire .38 special in any gun that is chambered in .357 magnum (but not vice-versa) or .44 special in a gun chambered for .44 magnum (but not vice-versa). Also there are other types. There is a very rare revolver called the Medusa that will fire anything in the .38 or 9mm family, including 9mm Kurz (380), 9x19mm, 38 special, and .357 magnum.
Will a 357 revolver shoot both 38 cal bullets and 38 special?
There are a dozen different cartridges with 38 in their name, and SOME are compatible with the .357 Magnum. A .357 will fire .38 Special, .38 Short Colt, .38 Long Colt- but NOT .38 S&W.
Sw 686 357 magnum is it advisable to fire the magnum bullets or is this 'hard' on the gun?
This is the ammunition the gun is designed to fire, it is not hard on the gun.
Can the Hercules model 10 410 shoot a 45 long colt round?
Ordinary .410 shotguns CANNOT safely fire .45 Colt, .44 Magnum or any other cartridge. Stick to .410s. They are designed for a lower pressure, smaller projectile. No. Bad ju-ju. Don't.
What type of ammunition does a Smith and Wesson 22 mrf ctg model K404101 use?
It uses the 22 Magnum cartridge. MRF stands for "magnum rim fire". It uses the 22 Magnum cartridge. MRF stands for "magnum rim fire".
What are the function of 357 magnum?
To fire projectiles
Is a colt police positive 32 police ctg colt a rim fire or center fire?
more then likely it's a center fire. rim fire cartridges are hard to find.
