I get confused somtimes with the way people talk about hand guns
2007-12-30 05:13:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
It is actually both........A 357 Magnum can be a Revolver or a Rifle. 357 Magnum ammunition is shot out of either one.....
2007-12-30 05:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
The .357 magnum is a cartridge bullet combination that a lot of pistols are chambered in.
A .38 special has the same size .357 calibre bullet but with a cartridge case one tenth of an inch smaller.
The .38 special is the older version, and the .357 is the newer model designed to work with modern pistols using modern metalurgy.
The manufacturers make the case for the magnum larger so that it cannot be accidentally chambered in a .38 special.
The biggest difference is the speed of the bullet. 800 fps compared to about 1300 or more for the .357 magnum.
2007-12-30 08:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by sgtabester 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you have a .357 remington magnum and matching ammo, clean the cylinder with a acceptable sized brass brush and a good bore purifier. taking pictures a great number of .38 specific in a 357 revolver will sort a burnt powder ring interior the cylinders scuffling with the longer .357 rounds to totally chamber.
2016-11-26 20:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by northcut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how was it used?
if someone says "he has a .357 magnum" he is probably talking about the gun.
.357 is the caliber of the bullet that is fired, and it is fired for a gun chambered in .357 magnum
just need little more info
2007-12-30 05:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by notthenameiwanted 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Technically the round is the only thing called a .357 magnum. In the real world though, people don't use a guns actual name, they just call it whatever calibre it is. Like, "he pulled out his .357 and shot." The right and proper way would be "He pulled out his Ruger Blackhawk (if they come in .357, not sure) and shot" but people never talk like that.
2007-12-30 13:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
357 Magnum is a cartridge that can be chambered in either a revolver or a carbine (and has been chambered in other firearms as well). It's designed as a revolver cartridge. At the time of its development, the 38 Special cartridge was the one most popular with police departments, and it's basically a souped-up version of that fine cartridge.
2007-12-30 06:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The .357 mag. is a cartridge. Often, a gun that is chambered to fire this round will be called a .357 mag also.
2007-12-30 11:35:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, it's the type of round that the gun can fire. Thus a .357 Magnum pistol will fire a .357 magnum round.
2007-12-30 05:18:00 · answer #8 · answered by Prophet 1102 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is the caliber of the rifle, and the caliber of ammo it takes to shoot it.* When you have a 357 Magnum, you can also shoot 38 caliber ammo in it also.* You get two (2)* handguns or rifle for the price of one (1)*.. It is a proven man stopper, and comfortable to shoot.* It is also used for Hunting & Target.*
2007-12-30 05:53:38 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Both!
.357 magnum handguns,
(of which there are dozens of models, from many different manufacturers),
all utilize the .357 magnum cartrige,
as well as the slightly shorter .38 special cartrige.
You shoot .357's, from your .357!
Confusing?
Yeah, I guess it is a little confusing.
2007-12-30 05:22:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋