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What is the Difference in 38 and 38 spl calibre?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 9/15/2023

if you allude to 38 S&W cartridge then you will find the case is shorter then a 38 Spl. case. You can fire a 38 S&W cartridge in a 38 Special but you can't fire a 38 Special in a pistol designed for the 38 S&W cartridge.

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∙ 16y ago

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