Nightcrawler
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Was pondering this last night. Are there any .38 cartridges out there that actually have a 0.38" bore diameter? I know some old ones did.
.38 Special has a 9mm, or .355-.357" bullet. (After all, 9mm and .38 can use the same barrels). .38 Super uses a 9mm .355" bullet.
If I'm not mistaken, the old .38-40 round used a .40" bullet, hence the Ruger Vaquero convertible .38-40 with an extra cylinder for .40S&W. Even the old .38-55 rifle cartridge used a .40" bullet, I read someplace.
.380ACP uses...yep, a 9mm, .355" bullet.
So. Are there any ACTUAL .38 caliber weapons out there? Just curious.
.38 Special has a 9mm, or .355-.357" bullet. (After all, 9mm and .38 can use the same barrels). .38 Super uses a 9mm .355" bullet.
If I'm not mistaken, the old .38-40 round used a .40" bullet, hence the Ruger Vaquero convertible .38-40 with an extra cylinder for .40S&W. Even the old .38-55 rifle cartridge used a .40" bullet, I read someplace.
.380ACP uses...yep, a 9mm, .355" bullet.
So. Are there any ACTUAL .38 caliber weapons out there? Just curious.