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No, you cannot fire .38 Super ammunition in a .38 Special firearm. The .38 Super cartridge is longer and has a different case design than the .38 Special, which can lead to dangerous misfires or damage to the firearm. Always use the specific ammunition type recommended by the manufacturer for safety and optimal performance.
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Is it safe t fire a 38 super ammo out of a 38 special revolver?
It is not. .38 Super is developed from .38 ACP and is for automatic pistols.
Can 38 super ammo be used in a 38 special revolver?
No, the rimless .38 Super is not compatible with the rimmed .38 Special.
Can a 38 special use 38 rounds?
The .38 Special can fire .38 Special, or .38 Long Colt. It cannot fire the .38 S&W, which is fatter and shorter.
Can a 38 shoot a 38 special?
Depends which type of .38 you're referring to. When most people say ".38", they're referring to the .38 Special. Firearms chambered in .38 Special can fire .38 Special cartridges, and nothing else. The .38 Special can also be fired from a .357 Magnum revolver (but only from revolvers - not from anything with a headspaced chamber). The .38 Special is not compatible with the .38 S&W Long, .38 Super, or any other type of .38 caliber cartridge.
What is a 38 special gun?
A firearm chambered to fire 38 special ammunition
What caliber ammo can be usad in a 38spec pistol?
.38 Special. It can also fire .38 Short Colt and .38 Long Colt. Do not attempt to fire .38 S&W from a .38 Special.
Is it okay to fire 38 Special through a Colt Super 38 semi automatic?
No. Wrong rim. Most automatic pistol cartridges headspace off the case mouth, where rimmed revolver cartridges headspace off the rim. There ARE a few target autos that are designed to shoot .38 Special wadcutter, but not the average Colt .38 Super.
Can a colt detective special 38 caliber fire 38 special shoot wadcutters?
yes
Is a webley and Scott 38 calibur the same as a 38 super. Will this revolver shoot 38 super ammo?
No! Do not attempt to do this! <><><><> Strongly agree with answer above. Your revolver is possibly caliber ,38 S&W (NOT .38 Special) If you were able to load and fire a .38 Super, it will likely destroy the gun- and will not do you a lot of good. Please have a gunsmith examine it and check caliber before shooting anything in it.
Will a 38 s and w fire in a .38 special revolver?
No. The case diameter is too large to chamber in a 38 Special.
Can you fire 38 special round from a 38 long colt?
No, you cannot.
What is the difference between 38 special ammo and 38 super ammo?
.38 Special is a rimmed cartridge, designed for revolvers, while .38 Super is designed for semi auto pistols, and uses a recessed canneleure, rather than a rim. Additionally, the .38 Super has a bullet diameter of .355 inches, vs. the .38 Special's bullet diameter of .357 inches.
