NO, a 38 Special is actually .357 caliber. NO, a 38 Special is actually .357 caliber. A 38 special is NOT a 357 magnum. Both bullet heads are about .357 in diameter. The difference between the 38 and 357 is the length of the brass case. The 357 brass case is a bit longer then the 38 special case, and the gun powder load is a bit higher then the 38 special load...... Further, you can shoot a 38 special case in the 357 magnum revolver, however, you cannot fire a 357 magnum round in the 38 special. The 38 special cylinder is too short for the 357 round......
Open cylinder, insert ammunition.
38 special factory load or re-loads
You need to find a gunsmith or firearms instructor
In general, a .38 Special +P+ load can be more powerful than a mild .380.
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It's a .38 Special revolver. +P applies to the cartridge, and indicates a more powerful load than a standard round of the calibre. In this case, it would be a .38 S&W Special with a +P loading, hence .38 Special +P. You can fire regular .38 S&W Special cartridges through it. Whether or not it can fire +P or +P+ ammo, you need to read the instruction manual and find the manufacturer's information on this.
.38 Special is a higher pressure load. Overall metal quality is probably not so much a factor as things such as casing thickness.
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.
bullseye powder 2.8 to 3.0 grains. about 148 grain bullet, plus or minus......
The .38 Special can fire .38 Special, or .38 Long Colt. It cannot fire the .38 S&W, which is fatter and shorter.
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