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Originally Posted by blindpig
I'm new to gun ownership. I currently have a S&W 686-6+ .357 and will take possession of a Model 60 .357 soon. I get a kick out of purchasing ammunition on line. I recently purchased a case of 38 Super thinking it would work in the 686. When the 38 Super ammo arrived, I noticed it was shorter than the typical 38 Special round. The 38 Super will fit into the cylinder of the 686 (I tried), but I haven't fired the 38 Super from the 686. These are my questions:
1. Is it safe to shoot a 38 Super round from my S&W 686-6+ .357?
2. What are the differences between a 38 Super and 38 Special round?
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38 Super is a relatively high pressure auto cartridge, while 38 Special is a black powder era lower pressure revolver cartridge.
38 Super, on the one hand and .357 Magnum/38 Special, on the other hand, are not interchangeable. Period.
Some will say they have fired 38 Super in their .357 Magnums. Just because you CAN do a thing does not mean you SHOULD do a thing.
The only ammunition you should fire in your revolver is what is recommended in the OWNER'S MANUAL. Thus, you can fire .357 Magnum and all varieties of 38 Special, including +Ps.
What to do with your 38 Super ammo? Buy a Colt 38 Super auto pistol and have fun.
