Can all 357 revolvers shoot 38 Special?

38 Special round can be safely fired in a . 357 Magnum revolver or lever gun. 357 Magnum guns, but you can’t shoot .

Can a 357 Magnum shoot 38 auto?

A . 357 Magnum can safely and readily shoot the following rounds: . 38 Short Colt, . 38 Long Colt, .

What mm bullets do 357 rugers shoot?

Ruger GP100

GP100
Barrel length	2.5 in (64 mm) 3 in (76 mm) 4 in (100 mm) 4.2 in (110 mm) 5 in (130 mm) 6 in (150 mm)
Cartridge	•.357 Magnum •.38 Special •.327 Federal Magnum •.22 Long Rifle •10mm Auto •.44 Special
Action	Double-action revolver
Effective firing range	55–110 yards (50–101 m)

Is the s and W Model 66 a.357 Magnum?

The S&W Model 66 .357 Magnum K-Frame revolver is now offered with a 2.75-inch barrel. The gun is a stainless-steel, double-action revolver with an adjustable rear sight, synthetic grips, and a six-shot cylinder.

When did Smith and Wesson start making the.357 Magnum?

In 1957, Smith & Wesson started using their famous model numbering system. The .357 Magnum revolver was then known as the Model 27 built on an “N” frame. The “N” frame is the largest frame used for the S&W .357 Magnum revolvers.

Which is better a.357 Magnum or A.38 special?

Aside from being much more powerful, the .357 Magnum round also needed a 1/8 inch longer case to hold more gunpowder. This longer case makes it impossible to load a .357 Magnum round in .38 Special revolvers. The extra length prevents the revolver’s cylinder from closing and locking into place.

How big is a Model 66 s and W?

The Model 66 uses the K-/L-/N-Frame rounded grip frame that all S&W revolvers currently use. The stainless-steel cylinder is fluted and holds six rounds of .357 Magnum or .38 Special ammunition. The cylinder measures 1.45 inches in diameter and 1.67 inches in length.