Question: .357 and .38 caliber

[Bigdaddyyankee]

Quick question was speaking to several of my friends I just recently got into .357 Cal and I know everyone says that y I u can shoot .38 in it but some of my friends are saying that it's not good to shoot .38 in it all the time. Any input?

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[Reloader54]

you can shoot .38spl and .38+p in a .357mag gun. I own two firearms in .357mag. And I do also shoot .38spl and .38+p in them as well. But the reason why they say not to do it a lot is because carbon does build up in the Chamber in revolvers. And as far as Semi-autos the ammo is not the same size. the .357mag ammo is longer than the .38spl or .38+P ammo. both of my .357mag firearms are a revolver and a Lever Action Rifle. and that is why I'm able to shoot either of these ammo in my guns. But if your gun is a Semi-Auto then I would not shoot any .38 ammo in a gun for .357. The bullets are not the same length. And therefore will not fit properly. And that is something that you do not want to do. But also it will not be a problem with the carbon build up if you keep the gun clean. As I said I do shoot .38 in my .357's without any real problems. And it is because I keep my guns clean. But I do shoot more .357mag in my guns than the .38 ammo. And I also reload my own ammo so I just reload .357mag when I reload. But I also if I need to can do and shoot the .38 as well. But I'd only need to do it if and when I run out of .357mag shell cases. And I do have a lot of .38spl and .38+P shell cases as well that I don't really use except when I don't have any .357mag cases. I hope that this helps.

 

[Bigdaddyyankee]

you can shoot .38spl and .38+p in a .357mag gun. I own two firearms in .357mag. And I do also shoot .38spl and .38+p in them as well. But the reason why they say not to do it a lot is because carbon does build up in the Chamber in revolvers. And as far as Semi-autos the ammo is not the same size. the .357mag ammo is longer than the .38spl or .38+P ammo. both of my .357mag firearms are a revolver and a Lever Action Rifle. and that is why I'm able to shoot either of these ammo in my guns. But if your gun is a Semi-Auto then I would not shoot any .38 ammo in a gun for .357. The bullets are not the same length. And therefore will not fit properly. And that is something that you do not want to do. But also it will not be a problem with the carbon build up if you keep the gun clean. As I said I do shoot .38 in my .357's without any real problems. And it is because I keep my guns clean. But I do shoot more .357mag in my guns than the .38 ammo. And I also reload my own ammo so I just reload .357mag when I reload. But I also if I need to can do and shoot the .38 as well. But I'd only need to do it if and when I run out of .357mag shell cases. And I do have a lot of .38spl and .38+P shell cases as well that I don't really use except when I don't have any .357mag cases. I hope that this helps.

I will rephrase that I mean .357 or .38 in revolver not semi auto

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[rehalfacre]

Most .357 revolver manuals will tell you what you can shoot. I have a S&W 686 .357 revolver and have never had a problem with .38 in it as the manual states. My 686 is 14 years old and going strong.

 

[fuhr52]

357 Mag is a revolver round and yes you can shoot 38spc in a 357 Mag revolver. Don't shoot 357 Mag in a 38spc revolver. 357 Mag shells are longer and factory loaded to higher pressures then 38spc. You may have some lead buildup shooting 38spc. Keep and eye on it and clean the gun when you're done shooting.

 

[Ringo]

I will rephrase that I mean .357 or .38 in revolver not semi auto

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Shoot all of the .38 spl. ammo you want, just be sure to clean the chambers thoroughly with bristle brush to remove any carbon build up before loading up any .357's.

 

[gunnerbob]

What they're likely referring to is that if you shoot lots of .38Spl in your .357 mag and then don't clean the cylinders before shooting the magnums... the cases can get stuck b/c of the carbon build-up from the shorter .38Spl round. As far as the ballistics involved, there is zero reason why you can't or shouldn't shoot .38Spl in a .357 mag weapon. Some may be worried about the increased distance the bullet will have to travel before hitting the forcing cone, that perhaps the bullet will bounce out of the cylinder and then hit the cone off-center causing copper or lead shavings... I've never worried about this when using a gun with proper timing and you shouldn't either. So, unless your friends clarify exactly why you shouldn't shoot .38Spls in your magnums as often as you want, as well as demonstrating why your gun will create the issues discussed (apart from the carbon-fouling thing), ignore their BS. As stated, you do need to clean your cylinders after shooting the specials if you plan to shoot magnums thereafter.

Happy shooting!!!

 

[Bigdaddyyankee]

What they're likely referring to is that if you shoot lots of .38Spl in your .357 mag and then don't clean the cylinders before shooting the magnums... the cases can get stuck b/c of the carbon build-up from the shorter .38Spl round. As far as the ballistics involved, there is zero reason why you can't or shouldn't shoot .38Spl in a .357 mag weapon. Some may be worried about the increased distance the bullet will have to travel before hitting the forcing cone, that perhaps the bullet will bounce out of the cylinder and then hit the cone off-center causing copper or lead shavings... I've never worried about this when using a gun with proper timing and you shouldn't either. So, unless your friends clarify exactly why you shouldn't shoot .38Spls in your magnums as often as you want, as well as demonstrating why your gun will create the issues discussed (apart from the carbon-fouling thing), ignore their BS. As stated, you do need to clean your cylinders after shooting the specials if you plan to shoot magnums thereafter.

Happy shooting!!!

Thank you sir

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[gunnerbob]

Thank you sir

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No prob!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NavyLCDR]

The same is also true for shooting .45 Colt or .454 Casull in a .460 S&W. Clean the chambers afterwards, before shooting the longer .460 S&W rounds.

 

[Ringo]

Same with the .44 magnum when shooting .44 special.

 

[Bigdaddyyankee]

Thanks I appreciate your replies back and it helped me understand. So basically shoot all .38 I want just make sure that prior to .357 clean my cylinder and should have no problems. Thanks

 

[nosreme]

Thanks I appreciate your replies back and it helped me understand. So basically shoot all .38 I want just make sure that prior to .357 clean my cylinder and should have no problems. Thanks

Better yet, brush out the cylinders after every, say, 50 or so rounds of .38SP. The carbon can build up fast, and cleaning before it hardens to the point where cleaning is a real PITA is smart. I err on the conservative side and clean after every 4 or 5 cylinders' worth of shooting.

 

[Bigdaddyyankee]

Better yet, brush out the cylinders after every, say, 50 or so rounds of .38SP. The carbon can build up fast, and cleaning before it hardens to the point where cleaning is a real PITA is smart. I err on the conservative side and clean after every 4 or 5 cylinders' worth of shooting.

Or just shoot .357 in it and there will be no problems at all I no it has a kick but it is fun shooting something lime the .357 15 to 20 rounds good enough for me maybe 25 that is what I put threw my .38 when I go to range but if I run .38 threw it makes sense to run something tree cylinders and quick brush before I run the .357 rounds threw it which sounds good but if I can manage the .357 that's what I put threw it

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[Rocketgeezer]

I don't know if this was mentioned yet but remember, with certain guns a 357 will knock the hell out of you with recoil, and a 38 rd is much more controllable, a good thing if you were carrying and had to get off multiple rds in a hurry

 

[Bigdaddyyankee]

I don't know if this was mentioned yet but remember, with certain guns a 357 will knock the hell out of you with recoil, and a 38 rd is much more controllable, a good thing if you were carrying and had to get off multiple rds in a hurry

Gotcha I sent my gun back to taurus waiting on it reason why I ask this questi Ok n cause my revolver kept on locking up after 38 round every one said shouting .38 then going to .357 without cleaning cylinder was partially reason I spoke to armorer at range he taurus makes great wheel guns was unusual he said the timing of the cylinder was probably off that I should be able to transition from .38 to .357 without a problem never had a .357 before just glocks and .38 ' s so I was puzzled that's why I purchased the .357 so I can have best of both worlds makes sense I hope .357 is exciting to shoot I live it

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[longslide10]

On a side note here: Don't know if you know or not but don't ever confuse the 38 super with 38 special.

 

[longslide10]

Gotcha I sent my gun back to taurus waiting on it reason why I ask this questi Ok n cause my revolver kept on locking up after 38 round every one said shouting .38 then going to .357 without cleaning cylinder was partially reason I spoke to armorer at range he taurus makes great wheel guns was unusual he said the timing of the cylinder was probably off that I should be able to transition from .38 to .357 without a problem never had a .357 before just glocks and .38 ' s so I was puzzled that's why I purchased the .357 so I can have best of both worlds makes sense I hope .357 is exciting to shoot I live it

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If ya wanna have some excitement try and find some HPR (Hyperclean) 158 gr xtp ammo with a purported 865 ft lbs muzzle energy and 1560 fps but at what barrel length is not known. I would assume 6-8.375". Other stout ammo is from Underwood and Doubletap.

 

[bofh]

Interestingly, you apparently can shoot .40 S&W out of a 10mm as well. Just need to make sure to clean the chamber. It's the same parent case concept.

 

[Bigdaddyyankee]

Interestingly, you apparently can shoot .40 S&W out of a 10mm as well. Just need to make sure to clean the chamber. It's the same parent case concept.

Interesting you said that I have a glock 27 and 23 and I was thinking about getting a 10 mm barrel for ok be they say I can shoot .357 Sig out of them using g same magazines still keep g my taurus shooting tomorrow afternoon first time since got b it back see what happens

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