What is the Special Forces 357 club?
The Special Forces 357 Club was founded in 1945 and was created to be a place for those that served in the SOE to come together. This club welcomes all ranks and even women.
Can you shoot regular 38 caliber ammunition in a 38 special?
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 you use 38 special ammo in a 357 sig 239 handgun?
No. 357 SIG and 357 Magnum are two very different cartridges. You can use .38 Special in a .357 magnum gun, but not 357 SIG Adding to the above, the compatibility of .38 Special and .357 Magnum applies only to revolvers. You cannot cycle .38 Special in a magazine fed .357 Magnum lever action or semi automatic.
What is the difference between a 38 and a 357 handgun?
Assuming you're talking about a .38 special and a .357 magnum, the difference is, the .357 magnum has a slightly longer chamber. The two cartridges (commonly, but incorrectly called "bullets") are the same diameter, but the .357 is slightly longer, and normally produces higher pressure and velocities when fired. You can fire a .38 special in a gun chambered for .357, but cannot fire a .357 in a gun chambered for .38 special.
Can any 38 special shoot in any 357 magnum?
Yes. They are the same diameter, the .38 Special has a shorter case. The .357 is much more powerful than the hottest .38 Special. There are very rare .357 automatic pistols (such as the coonan) that will not cycle with .38 Special. There are also lever action rifles chambered in .357 Magnum. You should not attempt to cycle .38 Special cartridges through these, either.
Can I shoot 357 ammo in 38 special smith and Wesson?
No. .357 Magnum uses more powerful loads and produces much higher pressure than the .38 special. Shooting a round with .357 pressures in a .38 gun is very likely to blow it up. .357 Magnum has a longer case than the .38 Special. This was done specifically to prevent .357 ammunition from being chambered in .38 revolvers. If you can chamber a .357 in a .38 special revolver, have it checked by a competent gunsmith…
Is the cartridge of a caliber .357 can load and fire on caliber .38 revolver?
No. The .38 Special cartridge can be fired in a .357 Magnum revolver - and only a revolver, which does not require chamber headspacing - but it doesn't work the other way around. The .357 Magnum cartridge is too long to fit into a .38 Special cylinder, and the .357 Sig cartridge is in no way compatible, either with the .357 Magnum or the .38 Special.
Will 357 semi automatic pistol shoot 38 special bullets?
No - neither a semi-automatic .357 Magnum nor a semi-automatic .357 Sig will. .357 Magnum revolvers can fire .38 Special rounds because 1: they feed from a cylinder which can accommodate the shorter .38 Special round and 2: unlike a firearm with a chamber, the cylinders in a revolver do not need to be headspaced.
What is the difference between a 357 caliber and 38 caliber?
Regarding .38 special and .357 magnum, the bullets are the same diameter even though the name would seem to indicate differently. The .357 has a longer case and is loaded to a higher pressure and under normal circumstances, you will get more velocity and muzzle energy from a .357 round. The .38 special is essentially a .357 short.
How many different types of ammo are there for a 357 I got 357 mag and 357 sig and neither fits your 357 colt python?
a 357 cal. revolver cartridge WILL fit a colt 357 python. Also, a 38 special will fit a 357 cal. python. The 357 sig cartridge will NOT fit a 357 colt python................ The 357 sig cartridge ONLY fits the sig model pistol For clarity.....the sig 357 is a pistol. But, the 357 python is a revolver................
Can you shoot Remington 38sw r38sw 146 grain from a ruger sp 101 357 mag?
38 Special cartridges of any make can safety be fired from any .357 Magnum. However, there is another, older .38, which is the .38 S&W (no special) It is larger in diameter than .38 Special, and will not chamber in a .38 Special nor a .357 Magnum. NOTE: If you DO shoot .38 Special cartridges in a .357 Magnum revolver, be sure to clean the gun properly. Tends to build up a ring of carbon…
Can you shoot 38 caliber ammo in a 357 magnum pistol?
Yes, you can shoot38 Smith and Wesson special ammunition in any 357 magnum caliber firearm, with the exception of certain lever action rifles which might not feed the shorter 38 special cartridge. The 357 magnum cartridge is based on the 38 Smith and Wesson Special cartridge case, which is the "parent case". The magnum case is lengthened by .100 inch so that the magnum will not chamber (fit) into a 38 Smith and Wesson special…
Can you fire .38 cal ammo in a firearm chambered for .357 Magnum?
38 Special cartridges may be safety fired in a .357 Magnum firearm. The .38 Special is actually not .38 caliber, but is .357 caliber. After shooting them, it is a good idea to scrub the chamber well, as the shorter .38 Special may build up a ring of fouling that will make chambering .357 cartridges difficult (until it is cleaned). .38 Special is basically a .357 Short. This does NOT apply to other .38 ammo…
Can 38 special bullets be used in 357 magnum?
Yes you can. The casing of .38 special shells is a mere .10 inch shorter than a .357 magnum shell and will fire easily in a .357 revolver. I've owned a .357 revolver for years and shoot .38 special ammunition in it all the time. Side note: Don't try it in a .357 semi-auto pistol (like a Desert Eagle.) At best the gun will jam and at worst it might cause an unsafe pressure build…