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 WaltK 
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Joined: Apr 2006  VA, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2012 11:19:11 AM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT |
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Posted: 3/3/2012 12:08:26 PM
[Last Edit: 3/3/2012 12:08:53 PM by jeepnik]
NO!!!! First, the COL (cartridge overall length) is too long. But most importantly, the .38 S&W special is a much higher pressure round than the .38 S&W. Think trying to fit and them shoot a .357 mag in a .38 S&W Special.
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Posted: 3/3/2012 3:21:10 PM
NO.
First the .38 S&W is a shorter, fatter cartridge with a larger diameter bullet. Some revolvers like the S&W Victory revolvers we gave Britain in WWII were brought back to the US and the importers reamed the cylinders out to .38 Special. They shoot, but they're not accurate due to the smaller diameter .38 Special bullet, and second, the smaller diameter cases split in the larger diameter .38 S&W cylinder. Last, as above, most guns made for the low pressure .38 S&W are NOT SAFE with the high pressure, far more powerful .38 Special. |
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Posted: 3/3/2012 3:26:38 PM
First Post.
It sucks seeing as how .38 S&W runs about $35/box nowadays. |
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Posted: 3/3/2012 5:19:53 PM
Originally Posted By xXNuggettXx:
First Post. It sucks seeing as how .38 S&W runs about $35/box nowadays. There is a secret that I will only divulge to you. Listen carefully, I won't repeat it. RELOAD |
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Posted: 3/3/2012 10:24:47 PM
Ya, well, I pass on this gun...was sort of interested, but not now..thanks.
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Posted: 3/3/2012 10:32:21 PM
Ya, well, I pass on this gun...was sort of interested, but not now..thanks.
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GunnyG
... you can't take the sky from me...
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Joined: Jun 2001 WA, USA
 
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Posted: 3/3/2012 10:42:14 PM
Originally Posted By WaltK: Ya, well, I pass on this gun...was sort of interested, but not now..thanks. You think that's bad? ...  Try pricing a box of .455 ....
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NVGdude
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Joined: Dec 2005 AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2012 8:28:22 PM
[Last Edit: 3/4/2012 8:28:41 PM by NVGdude]
No, they are not the same as others have mentioned.
I took a picture just for when this issue comes up, which it does repeatedly. .38 S&W on the left, .38 S&W Special on the right.  |
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Muskyjerk
AKA "TREE STAND"
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Joined: Jan 2006 WI, USA
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Posted: 3/4/2012 9:56:51 PM
Originally Posted By WaltK:
Will .38 Smith and Wesson Webley shoot .38 Specials? Same thing, right? Looking at picking up older Webley.... Got a link to the sale Or was it a shop. Wouldn't mind picking one of those up |
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Posted: 3/5/2012 7:47:35 PM
MVGDude, that picture is literally with a thousand words. Thanks for illustrating what we've all said.
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