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Is it safe to fire 38 caliber rounds in a 357 magnum pistol?

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I have a .357 revolver. The rounds have a significant amount of kick. When I go out target shooting the kick makes it unpleasant to shoot before I have gone through a full box of ammunition.

Someone told me you can fire 38 caliber rounds in a 357, but I am not sure that is a good idea. Is it safe to fire 38 caliber rounds in a 357 magnum pistol?

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NEVER, EVER fire a round in your pistol that it was not designed for! The only caliber that you should be using is the one that is written on the frame of the weapon. If your issues are rooted in how the gun makes you feel, then the answer is to consider buying a firearm with a different caliber.

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James Jenkins‭ wrote over 4 years ago

Do you have any references to support the 357 not being designed to fire 38 rounds? Both existing answers differ significantly from your answer.