Are 38 Special and 9mm bullets the same?

Heck, both bullets are about the same size; . 38 Special uses a bullet . 357 inches in diameter, the 9mm round is . 355.

Will 38 Special bullets work in a 357 Magnum?

But here’s the deal: Because the two rounds are loaded with bullets that are the same diameters, but the 357 Magnum merely has a longer case and more powder, the 38 Special cartridge can be safely fired in guns marked 357 Magnum, but not vice-versa.

Can you shoot 38 Super in a 9mm revolver?

YES you CAN shoot 9mm from a . 38 super chamber! Actually you can’t tell the difference between shooting 9mm and . 38 Super when firing generic loaded ammo!

Can A.38 Magnum be fired with a.357 Magnum?

Except for case length, the .38 and .357 are virtually identical. .38 cartridges can be fired from revolvers chambered for the .357, but the converse is not true; .357 cartridges cannot be used in revolvers designed for the .38. .357 Magnum versus .38 Special comparison chart.

What’s the difference between a.357 and a.38 special?

Diffen › Weapons › Guns › Cartridges. The .38 Special and .357 Magnum are both rimmed, centerfire cartridges commonly used in revolvers. Except for case length, the .38 and .357 are virtually identical.

What’s the difference between A.38 special and 9mm Luger?

A .38 Special can hold 5 to 6 rounds while a 9mm Luger can hold up to 18 rounds. A .38 Special fires bullets with velocity between 679-980 feet per second. The velocity varies according to barrel length and type of gun.

Which is better A.38 special or a 9mm Parabellum?

But their popularity has declined due to the higher capacity and quicker reloading of semi-automatic pistols in the 9mm Parabellum, the .357 SIG, the .40 S&W, the .45 ACP, or the .45 GAP versions. .38 Special is used for target shooting, formal target competition, personal defense, and for hunting small game.