Question on SP-101's

[4kdave]

I see Ruger SP-101's? come in .357 mag and .38 special +P and my question is can .38's be fired in the .357 mag ? I know you can't go the other way, but was guessing that maybe they can't since they produce both guns.

 

[flattop44]

Sure, the .38 Special cartridge is just shorter than the .357 Mag.
FT44

 

[ronto]

Yes, 38 Special can be fired in the 357 Magnum. They make it in 38+p because some government agencies think the 357 Magnum is too "scary" for them. :roll:

 

[4kdave]

Thanks guys...I thought that was the case but wanted to check !!

 

[Jimbo357mag]

There is one caveat. If you fire a bunch of 38's in your gun you should clean the chambers before shooting 357 mags because the carbon build-up can cause the cases to stick in the cylinder and in some circumstances that carbon build-up can cause pressure spikes with 357 mag ammo.

 

[FergusonTO35]

The SP I used to have did great with .38 Special +P. Still if you absolutely must shoot .357 in a small gun there is no better choice.