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No, .38 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges are not interchangeable due to differences in size and pressure. The .357 Magnum is longer and more powerful than the .38 Special, so using a .38 Special cartridge in a .357 Magnum firearm can be dangerous.

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Are .357 and .38 special interchangeable?

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Can you shoot .38 Special ammunition out of a .357 Magnum revolver?

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Yes, you can safely shoot a .38 Special cartridge in a .357 Magnum revolver. The .357 Magnum revolver is designed to handle both .357 Magnum and .38 Special cartridges.


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Can a 357 Magnum shoot 38 Special ammunition"?

Yes, a .357 Magnum revolver can shoot .38 Special ammunition.


Can you shoot a .38 Special cartridge in a .357 Magnum revolver?

Yes, you can shoot a .38 Special cartridge in a .357 Magnum revolver because the .357 Magnum revolver is designed to also accommodate the .38 Special cartridge.


Is the 357 38 special interchangeable with other types of ammunition?

No, the .357 and .38 Special ammunition are not interchangeable with other types of ammunition.


Can a 357 Magnum firearm shoot 38 Special ammunition?

Yes, a .357 Magnum firearm can shoot .38 Special ammunition.


Can a 38 special firearm shoot a 357 magnum cartridge?

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Can you use 38 special ammo in a 357 sig 239 handgun?

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Can you shoot regular 38 caliber ammunition in a 38 special?

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