Smith Wesson 340PD?
Yes, you can shoot .38 caliber ammunition in a .357 revolver because the .357 revolver is designed to also shoot .38 caliber ammunition.
A .357 firearm is typically a revolver or pistol that uses .357 caliber ammunition.
No.
The best technique for accurately shooting a .38 caliber bullet in a .357 revolver is to use .38 special ammunition, which is specifically designed for .357 revolvers. This ammunition is slightly shorter than .357 rounds, allowing for better accuracy and performance in the revolver. Additionally, practicing proper shooting fundamentals such as grip, stance, and trigger control will help improve accuracy when shooting a .38 caliber bullet in a .357 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.
No. <><><> Above is correct- however, ,38 Special CARTRIDGES can be used in a .357 magnum revolver. The .38 Special is actually not .38 caliber, but .357 caliber. .38 caliber bullets, such as used in the .38 S&W catridge, cannot be used.
You can shoot them in a .357 Magnum revolver, but that's about it.
L frame, blue steel revolver in 357 Magnum
100-500 USD or so
.38 Special, yes. Other .38 cartridges (such as the .38 Long Colt or .38 Super), no.
Call S&W and they will tell you when it left the factory. It could have been made a week to a year before.
The number 357 in a 38 revolver refers to the caliber of the ammunition it can use. The significance lies in the fact that the revolver can also fire .357 Magnum rounds, which are more powerful than standard .38 Special rounds. This versatility allows the revolver to be used for different purposes, such as self-defense or target shooting, depending on the ammunition chosen.