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Can you fire a 40 caliber shell in a 10mm handgun?
It's not safe to do. You won't get proper headspacing (the 10mm casing is significantly longer), and the end result could be disastrous.
Can you fire a 44 caliber handgun with a 45 bullet?
In most circumstances, no. The bullet is too large to chamber in the handgun.
Can any pistol cartridges be fired from any handgun?
No. You can only safely fire the correct caliber from each handgun. For instance, for a .40 caliber handgun, you can only fire .40 ammunition. There are some minor exceptions, mostly in revolvers. For instance, you can fire .38 special or .357 magnum from a revolver that will fire .357 magnum, but not the other way around.
What is best small handgun for personal protection?
The daranger (not correct spelling sorry) its a small handgun that can eather fire a .45 or a .410 shotgun shell.
What caliber shell does an uzi fire?
.22, 9mm, 45 ACP are among them.
How many hand guns are bigger than the 40 MM hand gun?
A 40mm handgun would fire a bullet the size of a golf ball. No such critter. There IS a .40 caliber handgun (about 10mm). There are dozens of larger caliber handguns than .40 caliber. They include the .41, .44. .45, .455. .460, .475, .500- and several others.
What is the caliber of a gun?
Caliber refers to the diameter of the bullet the gun is designed to fire. When referring to cannon, caliber may be used to indicate the barrel length. A 5 inch 38 caliber Naval gun fires a 5 inch diameter shell from a barrel that is 38 calibers long- or 38 times 5 inches (190 inches, or 15.83 feet) Please note that with a handgun or rifle, caliber referring to bore diameter is a fraction- such as .308, .45, etc. With cannon, it is a whole number, and given along with the bore diameter in inches.
Can you fire a 38 bullet from a 380 handgun?
No. You cannot fire anything other than a .380 ACP cartridge out of a .380 handgun.
Can you shoot a 40 caliber bullet from a 44 cliber handgun?
The short answer is no. You should not (and normally can't) fire any ammo in a gun other than what it is specifically designed to shoot. There are some exceptions, such as, you can fire 38 special in a gun designed for .357 magnum.
Can you fire a 38 from a 380 handgun?
No! DO NOT ATTEMPT!
Can you shoot a 22 caliber bullet from a 9mm handgun?
The short answer is no. You should never attempt to fire any cartridge in a gun other than what it is designed for. The longer answer is, you may possibly be able to get a .22 cartridge to fire from a 9mm, but it could damage the gun or the person shooting it.
What shell will fit a 410 shotgun other then a 410 shell?
None. Some handguns have been made that will fire .45 Long Colt revolver rounds and .410 shotgun shells, but that does not mean that you can take any .410 shotgun and stick .45 handgun ammo in there.
