Bullet Recommendation - 38 SPL

Sergio Natali · 08-20-2018, 02:44 PM

They are similar but not the same as they have a different drawing, it's not worth the risk.
IMHO

RichSr · 08-20-2018, 03:20 PM

There have been many different shapes for 38 Special projectiles but all sized at .357 (.358 for lead slugs). The 9mm Para. should use a .355 bullet. I believe excess chamber pressure would occur if it even chambered. Use of the average weight jacketed 38spl. bullet would be an invitation to disaster.

08-20-2018, 02:44 PM	#1
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	They are similar but not the same as they have a different drawing, it's not worth the risk. IMHO __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

08-20-2018, 03:20 PM	#2
RichSr User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 128 Thanks: 154 Thanked 54 Times in 36 Posts	There have been many different shapes for 38 Special projectiles but all sized at .357 (.358 for lead slugs). The 9mm Para. should use a .355 bullet. I believe excess chamber pressure would occur if it even chambered. Use of the average weight jacketed 38spl. bullet would be an invitation to disaster. __________________ Rich

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