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NO. A ,357 magnum may safely fire .38 Special, but not the other way around.

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Will 357 semi-automatic pistol shoot 38 special bullets?

There are a very few semi-auto pistols that shoot .357 magnum (not .357 Sig). While they will fire .38 Special, it is as a single shot- they will not cycle the action.


What caliber pistols can shoot .38 bullets?

38 or 357


Can the 357 S and W CTG shoot 38 special bullets?

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What kind of bullets does a 357 sig shoot?

The ammunition is called .357 Sig. Most pistols in .357 Sig can shoot the .40 S&W when you drop in a .40 S&W barrel.


Can you use 38special bullets with a 357 revolver?

Yes, but please use the correct term- cartridges. Not bullets. A .38 Special is basically a .357 Short, and you can safely shoot .38 Special in a .357 magnum. The opposite is NOT true.


Can you shoot 357 max ammo in a 357 mag?

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT TRY THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Why is a 38 special called that if its actually 357?

Your gun is a 357 and can shoot both 357 ammo and 38 special ammo. The nice thing about these guns is you can practice at the range with 38S bullets, which are much cheaper, and save the 357 ammo for home defense.


Do you have to shoot sig bullets in a sig gun?

No. Standard ammunition in the correct caliber for the gun. However, ONE of those calibers is the .357 SIG auto, and other .357 cartridges do not interchange with that.


What rounds can a .357 Magnum shoot?

A .357 Magnum can shoot .38 Special rounds as well as .357 Magnum rounds.


Are all 357 cal magnum?

No, there are .357 caliber bullets that are not magnum, but they are in the minority.


Does 357 bullets work for a 38 special?

No, but a 38 special will work in a 357


Can you shoot .38 ammo in a .357 firearm?

Yes, you can shoot .38 ammo in a .357 firearm. The .357 firearm is designed to also shoot .38 caliber ammunition.