Model 19 Question

[smitty65]

Hi All,

I have a question regarding the model 19. I was always under the impression that you could fire BOTH 357 and 38 special ammo.

I understood this was possible by changing cylinders. Am I out of my mind? Every thing I read about the model 19 now just talks about 357.

So was I pranked, misunderstood or have a bad memory?

 

[Arik]

You either misunderstood or have bad memory!

Any revolvers that shoot 357 mag will also chamber and shoot 38spl without any modifications. Just open the cylinder, drop in the 38spl and shoot.

What you were probably thinking of was revolvers chambered in 38spl. Some I believe can have a 357 cylinder added.

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[kaaskop49]

Arik is correct. The .357 was developed with the .38 Spl as a starting point. The case has the same dimensions, but is, I believe, 1/10 inch longer. It is factory loaded to a higher pressure than .38 loads. There are exceptions to this. You may safely use the .38 in .357 guns, in fact, most folks do this the majority of the time.

 

[Qball]

You either misunderstood or have bad memory!

Any revolvers that shoot 357 mag will also chamber and shoot 38spl without any modifications. Just open the cylinder, drop in the 38spl and shoot.

Correction.. you have to close the cylinder first. Then you can shoot

 

[Arik]

Correction.. you have to close the cylinder first. Then you can shoot

Yea I seem to have forgotten about that crucial little step

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[357-RevolverGuy]

You can also shoot 38+P which is a nice middle round between 38 and 357.

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

If you have a Model 19 you can also shoot the .38 Long Colt, if you can find it. That's the cartridge S&W used to develop the Special, 100 years ago, by lengthening it slightly. Today .38 LC brass is still made and can be used by handloaders to make low power (like primer only) practice rounds for use in .38/.357 revolvers.

 

[Kadonny]

Yes, you are out of your mind

You have always been able to shoot 38special out of a .357 revolver without doing anything. Been this way for years and years.