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June 1, 2023 1 Comments, Join the Conversation Firearms enthusiasts and professionals alike have engaged in a longstanding debate over the merits of various handgun calibers. Among the most popular discussions is the comparison between .357 Magnum and .38 Special.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Taurus 692 Tracker Essential 357 Magnum/38 Special/9mm Luger 2.5in Stainless Revolver 7 Rounds
.357 Magnum/.38 Spl To state the very obvious, .357 Magnum has stood the test of time. For decades it was the most powerful handgun cartridge available. It's performance and pop-culture status makes it the most popular revolver caliber in the world, and pairing that revolver with a Henry makes for an unbeatable duo.
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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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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.
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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.
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The .357 Magnum cartridge is based upon Smith & Wesson's earlier .38 Special cartridge. It was introduced in 1935, and its use has since become widespread. [6] Design Marlin Model 1894C - a carbine in .357 Magnum that is a companion to revolvers Two .357 Magnum cartridges showing bottom and side views
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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.
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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,
Smith & Wesson Model 66, Revolver, .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P, 4.25" Barrel, 6 Rounds 642780
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 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
SAR USA SR 38 .357 Magnum Revolver Stainless
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