.38 super revolver ammo

[big_rob187]

does anyone know where i can find 38 super revolver ammo (not superauto or special) or know of any bullets that would work?

 

[Treeman]

Please explain. What do you have? What do you seek? The .38 Super Automatic carrtidge could be chambered in a revolver but I am aware of no other .38 Super....THer eis the .38 Super Police......but that is actually a LOADING of the 38 S&W.

 

[big_rob187]

it is a 38 super revolver the super automatic is a pistol. the auto ammo won't work and won't fit in the moon clip for it. on the gun it says 38 super and 627 on it i believe it is the super police. i looked and seen the 40 s&w bullet has the same specs. but is 180 grain and the 38 is 130 not sure if that would be too much power for the barrel or not.

 

[APS]

There is no .38 Super cartridge just for revolvers. S&W did chamber their 627 for the 38 Super (also called 38 Super Automatic).

 

[big_rob187]

hmm alright. i bought the 38 superauto bullets but they won't fire its too thick it just makes an indention. so any help is appreciated.

 

[CCV]

What is too thick?

 

[big_rob187]

the base where the firing pin hits it. the firing pin hits but it just leaves an indention in the bullet.

 

[lebomm]

Rob;
No offense, my brother, but you clearly need to find out a bit more about what you're doing with this gun. You've made a very good choice in coming to this forum for that info.
To start, the firing pin is SUPPOSED to make an indent in the PRIMER which is located at the base of the CARTRIDGE. The BULLET is just the part that is propelled from the barrel when the cartridge is fired. The Model 627 in .38 Super does indeed use the .38 Super Auto cartridge, not the .38 Super Police. I'm not fully knowledgeable about the M627 .38 Super, but it may be that your revolver REQUIRES the use of moonclips to fire the cartridge properly. That may be why you're getting light strikes, not enough to ignite the primer (although you didn't say anything about light strikes).
The .38 Super is a semi-rimmed cartridge, which is why it can work in a revolver, though there are other guns set up for fully rimless rounds.
I think you may have bought a highly-specialized revolver, and need to get together with a real expert in that model to use it to best advantage.
Welcome to the forum, and please do keep us informed of your progress.

Larry

 

[big_rob187]

alright thanks. but the super auto bullets wont fit in the moon clip they sell for the 38 so i really have no clue. i went to shooter express around here and they had no clue.

 

[APS]

First make sure that you are really using moonclips for the .38 Super and not the .38/.357. Next, try a different brand of ammunition. Sometimes moonclips can be finicky about what will fit in them. Also, most people use a tool to put the rounds into the moonclip b/c it can be difficult.

 

[big_rob187]

alright thanks guys for all the advice. i'll try and see if i can figure it out and keep you informed.

 

[bhbaxter]

These questions may sound simple but not being there I need to start at the beginning, Around the primer on the cartridge head what is stamped? Also what caliber designation is stamped on the side of the barrel? Welcome to the forum. BH

 

[colt_saa]

Diagnosing a problem like this one with out seeing the firearm and components in question is difficult.

Take your firearm, moon clips and ammunition into your local gun shop and ask for help

 

[big_rob187]

left side of the barrel says performance center and the right says 38 super. inside it says 627-4 the bullet gfl 38 superauto

 

[big_rob187]

http://gastatic.com/UserImages/6502/976931037/wm_2570611.jpg

thats pretty much the gun

 

[bhbaxter]

Moon clips are a little tight. Push hard and the cartridges should snap in and work. Be sure to put the clips at the groove near the rim. Good luck and if still having problems let us know. BH

 

[big_rob187]

alright thanks guys. and thanks for welcoming me to the forum i will let you all know.

 

[SuperMan]

I had one of the 627s and still have two of the 686s in Super...

When you say "the Super rounds won't fit in the clips" can you be a little more specific.... Whose brand of ammo are you using?

.38 Super clips are a real PITA to load and unload. If you look in the Brownells catalog they sell a moon clip loader and unloader...

Bob

 

[CCV]

I agree, a tool is in order. Loading the clips by hand can be a real challenge.

 

[125JHP]

Even my 45 acp moon clips can be difficult by hand. Definitely need a tool for unloading the empty clips. Sometimes its a little easier to load the clip by putting the cartridge rim groove on the clip opening and sort of "roll" it into place.