I am very new to gun ownership. I have some rounds from a friend that is labeled .38 super. I know I can fire .38 rounds in a .357. Questions is can I fire the .38 SUPER rounds in the 357 revolver safely or can they only be fired in the auto?
2007-08-08 15:05:17 · 13 answers · asked by rossi 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
NO...They are NOT INTERCHANGEABLE! 38 Super cannot be fired in anything but a semi-auto 38 Super handgun!
2007-08-08 15:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The .38 Super and .38 Special are totally different cartridges. Just because the bullet may be the same, that doesn't mean anything else about the cartridge is. Also, it's not a good idea to shoot +P+ ammo in an old revolver like that. The pressures of these loads exceed what is safe in an old revolver.
2016-05-17 10:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by emelda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone says,no.
.357 and .38 super are not interchangeable.
.357 is a staight case with a rim designed for revolvers.
.38 super is a rimless case designed for semi automatic pistols.
2007-08-09 02:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by fred47371 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, at least not without a different cylinder. I would NOT recommend you trying moon clips to hold them in place as the .38 Special/.357 Cylinder is slightly wider than the .38 Super/.9mm bullet diameter.
The .38 Super is proprietary to pistols chambered for that caliber. Always use the correct ammo in your gun.
Best.
H
2007-08-08 16:07:00 · answer #4 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!
38 Super is a rimless round with a .383" base diameter, 357 mag a rimmed round with a .379" base diameter. There bay be somebody somewhere who's made a revolver that would shoot 357 or half-moon-clipped 38 Super, but I bet there are at least two reasons it would be unsafe in your gun, even with generous tolerances in your cylinder bores.
2007-08-08 15:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope no .38 super. Only .38 special and .357 magnum
2007-08-08 15:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by auburnfootball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
38 super is a rimless cartridge and the 357 is rimmed; never the twain shall meet in the chamber of a revolver.
2007-08-09 03:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no sir,
38 super is a semi- auto round, it is also a slight bit larger in diamiter. your 357 mag was designed to handle 357,38spec. and 38spec.+p. hope this is of some help.
2007-08-08 15:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by Rogers R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Not unless you have a wish to go through the rest of your life with only one hand. The headspace is different from the back of the brass to the top edge of the brass. The bore is a different calibre.
2007-08-08 15:13:24 · answer #9 · answered by gordc238 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO,NO,NO....38 SUPER IS FOR AUTO PISTOL ONLY. GET .38 SPL. TO SHOOT IN YOUR .357.
2007-08-09 03:32:07 · answer #10 · answered by bghoundawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋