357 case is @ 1/10 of an inch longer.
38 Special and .357 Magnum.
Both are the same diameter but the case for the.44 Special. is 1.160 inches long while the .44 mag. case is 1.285 inches long. so, the shorter .44 Special will fit into the .44 mag chamber but not the other way around. It is exactly the same as with the .357 mag. and the .38 Special
.429 INCHES A 38 SPECIAL IS .357....
.357 Magnum and .38 Special (to include +P and +P+ loadings).
No. They both use a different diameter bullet and the case is different. The .357 Sig case is a bottle-necked version of the .40 S&W case. The .357 mag is a longer version of the .38 Special.
Well, yes and no. Both the .357 Magnum and the earlier .38 Special catridge both use a bullet that is .357 inches in diameter. The .38 Special in not a TRUE .38 caliber cartridge.
Yes. All .357 S&W Magnum firearms are capable of firing .38 Special ammunition. The case of the .357 is just slightly longer.
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No. However, .38 Special ammo CAN be safely fired in a .357 Magnum firearm. Both cartridges use a bullet that is .357 in diameter- but the .357 magnum is longer, and more powerful.
Yes, but, not recommended.
The ,357 Magnum is a longer catridge, and is loaded to higher energies- meaning that the bullet is pushed harder, and goes faster. And yes, the typical .357 Magnum handgun is built stronger than the typical .38 Special, to handle the increased forces.
Yes, a .357 Magnum cartridge can be fired in a revolver chambered for .38 Special, as the .357 Magnum has the same dimensions as the .38 Special but is longer. However, it's important to note that .38 Special ammunition cannot be safely fired in a gun designed only for .357 Magnum, as it could lead to potential malfunctions or safety issues. Always ensure the firearm is appropriate for the ammunition being used.