Thread: S&W 38
View Single Post
 
Old 02-08-2011, 02:58 PM
walnutred walnutred is online now
US Veteran
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,450
Likes: 785
Liked 3,030 Times in 1,002 Posts
Default

This is going to sound like Point and Counterpoint but,

Whether 38 S&W will work in your 38 Special chambered revolver depends on the individual revolver and in some instances the brand of ammo. I have some S&W made revolvers chambered in 38 Special that will accept 38 S&W and some that will not. I have one Victory that 38 S&W will chamber properly in 3 of the 6 charge holes. Go figure.

Recent production Remington 38 S&W ammo seems to be of smaller case dimensions than the Winchester I've bought. Don't know why but it is.

If your 38 Special chambered revolver will properly chamber 38 S&W you should experience no increased risk firing them, in my opinion and experience. The forcing cone will easily swage down the slightly oversize lead projectiles. 38 S&W is not easy to find and will probably be a mail-order proposition. If your mail ordering the ammo why not try 38 Special 148gn wad cutters first. They should have very little recoil.

What is your revolver?
Reply With Quote