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What kind of ammo does a 38 revolver use?
What Type of Ammunition Can I Fire In My Revolver?
| If Your Revolver Is Marked … | It Will Safely Fire These Cartridges … |
|---|---|
| .327 Federal Magnum | .327 Federal Magnum, .32 H&R Magnum, .32 S&W Long |
| .38 Special | .38 Special |
| .38 Special +P | .38 Special +P, .38 Special |
| .357 Magnum | .357 Magnum, .38 Special +P, .38 Special |
What ammo does a Smith and Wesson 38 use?
MKE 9.65 mm Normal (9.2×23mmR (. 38 Smith & Wesson)) cartridge has a 177 gr (11.5 g) lead-antimony alloy bullet with a gilding-metal full metal jacket and a Boxer-primed brass case. The “normal” designation differentiates it from their 9.65mm Special (9.1×29mmR (. 38 Special)) round.
How many different 38 caliber bullets are there?
Handgun cartridge table
| Cartridge name | Bullet diameter | Case length |
|---|---|---|
| .38 Super | .358 in (9.1 mm) | .900 in (22.9 mm) |
| .38 Super Comp | .358 in (9.1 mm) | .896 in (22.8 mm) |
| .38 S&W | .361 in (9.2 mm) | .780 in (19.8 mm) |
| .380 Revolver Short | .375 in (9.5 mm) | 0.700 in (17.8 mm) |
Are all 38 bullets the same?
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 .
What’s the difference between 38 S&W and 38 Special?
The larger case diameter of the 38 S&W will prevent it being inserted in a 38 Special firearm. Being the 38 Special is smaller it will fit into a gun chambered for 38 S&W but being smaller and higher pressure the case may rupture.
Can a 38 shoot other ammo?
But because the diameter of both bullets are the same and the pressure in a . 38 Special is less than that of a . 357 Magnum, a . 38 Special round can be safely fired in a .
Is 38 S&W still available?
The . 38 Hand Ejector series was first offered in 1898-1899. Chambered for a new cartridge called the . 38 S&W Special, these guns—the K-frames—have been made by the millions and are still in the catalog.
What is the difference between 38 Special and 38 Special P ammo?
Loads that are designated as “. 38 Special +P” have slightly higher pressure and velocity than a standard . 38 Special load, but still far less than a . 38 Special revolvers are easily able to withstand the pressure of +P ammo.
Can a 38 shoot a 38 Special?
The .38 Short and Long Colt can be shot in a .38 Special, although the accuracy is not the best because of the long bullet jump to where it engages the rifling. Some people swear by them for practice, but it is much cheaper to actually reload .38 Special cases than to shell out the money for these old cases.
What is a 38 caliber rifle?
The .38 caliber revolver is a six-shot handgun, made with two and four-inch barrels, manufactured by Colt , Ruger, and Smith & Wesson. The two-inch barrel weapons are used by Criminal Investigation Division and counterintelligence personnel.