1 definition by J. Lotta
A handgun cartridge based on the .38 special. A handgun chambered in .357 magnum can generally utilize the .38 special cartridge.
A gun marked .38 special cannot use a .357 magnum cartridge. Using such a cartridge may cause said handgun to explode.
Please ignore the author on here who claims "you don't blow up a .38 caliber gun by shootings .357s through it".
He is not correct!!!
Attempting to shoot a .357 magnum cartridge through a firearm chambered in .38 special is dangerous!
A gun marked .38 special cannot use a .357 magnum cartridge. Using such a cartridge may cause said handgun to explode.
Please ignore the author on here who claims "you don't blow up a .38 caliber gun by shootings .357s through it".
He is not correct!!!
Attempting to shoot a .357 magnum cartridge through a firearm chambered in .38 special is dangerous!
Officer: "I do not have confidence in my weapon's ability to neutralize a suspect."
Firearm Dealer: "Have you considered upgrading to a weapon chambered in .357 magnum?"
Firearm Dealer: "Have you considered upgrading to a weapon chambered in .357 magnum?"
by J. Lotta August 28, 2010