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Originally Posted by wingriderz
Ok this hit me yesterday. How come you dont see ( to my knowledge) firearm manufactures bulding semi autos in .357 , 44 mag , .38. In 2018 I am sure it could be done and think abot it it would be way cool. A 44mag in semi , or 357. Bang !!!. Ok let go review my to do list and get busy. Lol.
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Yes it can be done and it already has been done.
Colt Gold Cup in .38 Spl.
S&W M52 in .38 Spl.
.44 Auto-mag in .44 Mag.
Coonan 1911 in .357 Mag. / .38 Spl.
The problem with chambering Autoloaders in a Revolver (rimmed) cartridge is the rim. The rim creates stacking problems in the magazine and reliability issues as well. Many of the Auto's that have been chambered in Revolver Cartridges hold relatively few rounds (because of "curving of the ammo as it stacks on the rim) and other than as a target only gun they have not really been practical.
I would also think they are quite expensive to make and tolerances would be more critical I would think. Most Revolver calibers and cartridges DO sort of have counterparts in rimless auto cartridges that work quite well.
.357 Magnum = .38 Super
.45 Colt = .45 acp
.38 Spl. = 9mm
.38S&W - .380 acp
So while the technology IS there and it HAS been done, it is just not practical, needed and or in great demand.