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Originally Posted by mikepriwer
As far as I know, the frames for 38/44's were identical, and in fact the
same, as the frames for a 44 caliber. Ie, the only difference was the
bore of the barrel, and the chambering in the cylinder. So, your gun
should be able to handle any cartridge that is no more powerful
than a 44 special.
Mike Priwer
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Thanks Mike - Please bear with me, as I am not savvy regarding handloading: What specifically determines the 'power' of the cartridge - is it a matter of pressure, or just the bullet weight and velocity? With regard to the 41, I'm trying to understand the difference between a cut down case loaded to subsonic velocities as opposed to a standard 41 magnum loaded for subsonic velocities (aka, the 'Cowboy' load). Does the case length come into play here? Can you or others please elaborate on the difference? Thanks.