38 - 357

KJr · October 7, 2009, 07:46 PM

My friend says he can shoot 38s in a 357. I say no...only 38 specials in a 357.

Who is right?

wncchester · October 7, 2009, 07:49 PM

Is a .38S not a .38 Special?

If you/he mean a .38 S&W, you are correct.

KJr · October 7, 2009, 07:57 PM

whats the difference

wncchester · October 7, 2009, 08:11 PM

Diameter of the cases. S&W brass is shorter but thicker, it won't chamber in a .38S or .357.

October 7, 2009, 07:46 PM	#1
KJr Member Join Date: September 19, 2009 Location: Troutman, NC Posts: 55	38 - 357 My friend says he can shoot 38s in a 357. I say no...only 38 specials in a 357. Who is right? __________________ Thank You KJr

October 7, 2009, 07:57 PM	#3
KJr Member Join Date: September 19, 2009 Location: Troutman, NC Posts: 55	whats the difference __________________ Thank You KJr

October 7, 2009, 07:49 PM	#2
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	Is a .38S not a .38 Special? If you/he mean a .38 S&W, you are correct.

October 7, 2009, 08:11 PM	#4
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	Diameter of the cases. S&W brass is shorter but thicker, it won't chamber in a .38S or .357.