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

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. So...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by James Jenkins‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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#2: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2020-04-17T21:32:42Z (over 4 years ago)
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#1: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2020-04-17T21:32:41Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>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. </p>

<p>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?</p>