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Scorch · November 25, 2008, 05:16 PM

This depends on what firearm you have, but the simple answer is NO. 38 S&W Short operates at very low pressure, and most firearms chambered for it would not tolerate the higher pressures of a 38 Special. 38 Special is also probably longer than the cylinder of the gun you have. Good news is that you can still buy factory-loaded 38 S&W ammo.

November 25, 2008, 05:16 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	This depends on what firearm you have, but the simple answer is NO. 38 S&W Short operates at very low pressure, and most firearms chambered for it would not tolerate the higher pressures of a 38 Special. 38 Special is also probably longer than the cylinder of the gun you have. Good news is that you can still buy factory-loaded 38 S&W ammo. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services