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Old 08-16-2007, 05:39 PM   #1
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357/38 ammo difference

I know a 357 mag will fire both, but what are the differences between the 2 rounds?
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Full descriptions and specs on both.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.357
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.38_Special


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In a nutshell, the .357 magnum operates at a higher pressure and has a slightly longer case to prevent it from being chambered and fired in a .38 special revolver.
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When fired, one kicks a WHOLE lot more
than the other.

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Full descriptions and specs on both.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.357
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.38_Special


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I was thinking the exact same thing.... Kinda like a kid that keeps asking "WHY"
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