Can a 38 Special +P shoot 357 rounds?

Can a 38 Special +P shoot 357 rounds?

These +P loads can also be fired in . 357 Magnum revolvers, and, of course, they can be fired in revolvers stamped “. 38 Special +P”. 357 Magnum loads may not, should not, cannot be fired in .

What is the difference between 38 Special and 38 Special P?

38 Special. Loads that are designated as “. 38 Special +P” have slightly higher pressure and velocity than a standard . 38 Special revolvers are easily able to withstand the pressure of +P ammo.

What is a 38 Special +P Round?

38 Special, which is the parent cartridge of lower pressure from which it was derived. +P ammunition, however, is externally identical to standard ammunition of its caliber. +P ammunition is not recommended to be used in firearms of questionable quality or in a state of disrepair.

Why is the 38 Special called special?

38″ referring to the approximate diameter of the loaded brass case. This came about because the original . 38-caliber cartridge, the . 38 Short Colt, was designed for use in converted .

What’s the difference between a .38 vs .38 Special?

380 ACP cartridge uses bullets measuring .355 inches in diameter while the .38 Special has bullets with a diameter of .357 inches. A .38 Special bullet is also characterized by a longer case and thus, it is longer and heavier than the .380 ACP. This also means more gunpowder can be used on a .38 Special.

Can 38 Special shoot 357 rounds?

Yes, all 357 magnum caliber revolvers, rifles and single shot handgun (rifles too) will work perfectly with 38 specials. Only 357 guns which will not work with 38 specials are pistols.

What is a 38 Special bullet?

Due to its black-powder heritage, the .38 Special is a low-pressure cartridge, one of the lowest in common use today at 17,000 PSI. By modern standards, the .38 Special fires a medium-sized bullet at rather low speeds. In the case of target loads, a 148 gr (9.6 g) bullet is propelled to only 690 ft/s (210 m/s).

Which powder for .357 Magnum?

The powders that are considered “Magnum Powders” are: AA#9, Alliant 2400, W296/H110, both IMR & H4227, Ramshot Enforcer and VV N350. You can add Hodgdon Lil’Gun for heavier bullet in the .357 Magnum.