What rounds can a 38 Special fire?

Except for case length, the .38 Special is identical to the .38 Short Colt, .38 Long Colt, and .357 Magnum. This nearly identical nature of the three rounds allows a .38 Special round to be safely fired in revolvers chambered for .357 Magnum.

Are 38 Special and 38 Special +P interchangeable?

Ammunition designated as . 38 +P loads have increased pressures—that’s what the +P stands for—over standard . 38 Special loads. These +P rounds may not, should not, cannot be fired in standard .

Is there a difference between 38 and 38 Special ammo?

There’s no difference between a . 38 and a 38 special. The former refers to a caliber with a . 357 inch bullet diameter, while the latter is a cartridge variant under the .

Can A.38 special round be fired in a revolver?

The revolvers made for .38 Long Colt cartridge were not designed for modern .38 Special pressures. Some revolvers made and marked for the .38 Long Colt cartridge have cylinders bored straight through and will accept both .38 Special and even .357 Magnum cartridges in some cases.

Can A.38 special be chambered in a colt?

Net result, .38 Special cartridges will chamber in .38 Long Colt revolvers bored for heeled bullets. They may chamber in later .38 Long Colt revolvers chambered for the internally lubed bullets.

How big is A.38 special Colt revolver?

Above (L to R) is a .38 Long Colt, .38 Special, and .357 Remington Magnum. The case lengths are 1.031”, 1.15”, & 1.29”. The diameters are supposed to be .381”, .379”, .379”.

Can A.38 Long Colt be used with a.357 Magnum?

Such is not to be recommended. The revolvers made for .38 Long Colt cartridge were not designed for modern .38 Special pressures. Some revolvers made and marked for the .38 Long Colt cartridge have cylinders bored straight through and will accept both .38 Special and even .357 Magnum cartridges in some cases.