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Offline Preacherman

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I got a queston
« on: September 12, 2008, 04:36:50 PM »
Can you shoot a 38 Special in a 357 Contender ?
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Re: I got a queston
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2008, 05:21:26 PM »
Yes.
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Re: I got a queston
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2008, 10:28:18 PM »
  Here's the rundown: 38 special is .358 and will fit a .357 Magnum but, under no circumstances should you shoot a .357 Magnum in a 38 pistol(too much pressure). 

So, you can use lighter 38s in a .357, just not the other way around.
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Re: I got a queston
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2008, 06:26:42 AM »
Hi
What they said and you need to watch for build up in the chamber when you go back to 357. Other wise no problem.
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