European American Armory Windicator 357 Magnum / 38 Special +P, 4 Inch Barrel, 6 Shot, Blue
Caliber: For this post, all models are .38 Special or .357 Magnum. Most S&W .38 Special revolvers can handle +P ammo, but the +P designation doesn't appear on the barrel of some older models so it's always best to contact S&W customer service and verify that it's safe.
COLT PYTHON .357 MAGNUM/.38 SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER, 6 IN. BARREL
It's The Length That Matters! The one major difference between .38 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges comes with the case length. Both cartridges utilize a .357-inch diameter, but the 1.29-inch Magnum case is longer than the 1.155-inch .38 Special case. The extra case length of the .357 Magnum gives more room for propellant.
Smith & Wesson Model 686, Revolver, .357 Magnum / .38 S&W Special, 2.5" Barrel, 7 Rounds
Firing .357 Magnum in a .38 Special firearm can easily (and almost certainly will) result in a catastrophic malfunction. Unless you don't like having hands, don't do it. However, .357 Magnum is too long to headspace in the chamber of a .38 Special revolver cylinder.
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The .38 Special ammunition produced an average velocity of 836 fps. The .38 Special +P loads averaged 960 fps, and the .357 Magnum loads averaged 1,276 fps. The .38 Special +P loads showed a 15.
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There are two calibers that dominate the concealed carry scene; the 38 Special and its big brother, the 357 Magnum When shopping for a revolver, which one should you choose? The 38 Special is a .357-caliber cartridge that was originally developed in 1898. It was originally intended to push a 158-grain bullet by way of black powder.
Ruger LCR, DoubleAction Revolver, .357 Magnum/.38 Special, 1.875" Barrel, 5 Rounds 655396
The .38 Special and .357 Magnum are both rimmed, centerfire cartridges commonly used in revolvers. Except for case length, the .38 and .357 are virtually identical. .38 cartridges can be fired from revolvers chambered for the .357, but the converse is not true; .357 cartridges cannot be used in revolvers designed for the .38. Comparison chart
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So, let's go over some common terminology then dive into the best .38 Special and .357 Magnum ammo for home defense, target shooting, and hunting. Keep reading! THE QUICK LIST Editor's Pick .357 Training Round Sellier & Bellot .357 Mag 158 Grain FMJ Jump to Details Best Budget .357 Training Round Tula .357 Mag 158gr FMJ Jump to Details
Smith & Wesson Model 66, Revolver, .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P, 4.25" Barrel, 6 Rounds 642780
8 Best .357 Magnum Revolvers of 2023 [Proven Stopping Power] 8 Best .357 Magnum Revolvers of 2023 [Proven Stopping Power] A pair of Colt Pythons. (From the collection of Diane Walls.) So many choices! We quickly go over what to look for in a wheelgun and our Best .357 Magnum Revolvers across different frame sizes & budgets. BY Fred Tyrell,
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Elwood Shelton - April 8, 2021 2 Like all revolvers, the LCRx is limited in capacity. Even so, you could do a lot worse than to have five rounds of .357 Magnum on tap. We weigh the pros and cons of the .357 Magnum as a defensive cartridge to see if the time-tested option is the right fit for you. What Are Some Of The .357's Pros And Cons: Pros
Taurus 605 357 Magnum 38 Special Double
For our purposes today, all you really need to know is that any revolver that's chambered for .357 Magnum can also fire .38 Special ammo because .357 Magnum is basically a .38 Special that goes extra fast. Despite the names, both cartridges fire bullets with a .357-inch diameter.
SAR USA SR 38 .357 Magnum Revolver Stainless
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Smith & Wesson Model 360 PD .357 Magnum, .38 S&W SPECIAL +P 163064
The .38 Special, .38 Special +P and .357 Magnum represent three distinct power levels using the same bullets and all three cartridges can be fired from any .357 Magnum revolver. The cases are dimensionally identical, except that the Magnum case is 0.135" longer than the Special case. This prevents .357 Magnum cartridges from entering a .38.
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When shopping for .38 Special and .357 Magnum ammo, you'll find that, generally, .38 Special is cheaper per round than .357 Magnum. Of course, you can find some .38 Special ammo that is more expensive than .357 Magnum. For example, a .38 Special round using a jacketed hollow point bullet, like the Federal Premium .38 Special +P 129gr.
Taurus 692 Tracker Essential 357 Magnum/38 Special/9mm Luger 2.5in Stainless Revolver 7 Rounds
This revolver round cemented its place amongst the best cartridges produced and has withstood the test of time. .357 Magnum This cartridge piggybacked off of Smith & Wesson's earlier design of the .38 Special and was initially introduced in 1934. The .357 Magnum started a new era in handgun ammunition.
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