38 super revolver

[JAB]

Ok i seen some post about revolver in 38 super sounds like a good project for the winter what revolvers would you be able to make into a 38super ?

[Carmoney]

I guess you can convert any .38/.357 into a .38 Super revolver with the correct reamer. But once again, why? What would be accomplished?

[TonyT]

I have and shoot a S&W 686 in both 38/357 and 38 Super. The only minor advantage of the 38 Super is that the moonclips are thicker than for the 38/357 and therefore the loaded moonclips for the 38 Super are less floppy. This may result in faster reloads but I elieve the fastest reloads can only be achieved with a S&W 625 in 45 ACP. Gravity sure helps those big fat 45 ACP rounds find those big holes in the cylinder.

Edited December 23, 2008 by TonyT

[Bill Sahlberg]

Like mentioned above, "if" you make your revolver a full moon clip revo and you shoot .38 Super factory ammo in minor, you can alter your 39/357. However, once you start with a major load in 38 Super you must shoot it from a 357 due to the pressures. Most people (including revo shooters) do not know that factory 38 Super chambers and fires from 38/357 just fine as these are 130 gr at 1000 fps. Why not just buy a 627 that is built for 38 Super?

I have shot revos since 1972 and never had the desire to buy a revo in 38 Super....however, my Open guns are all 38 Super and it would have been easy to load for. I shoot lots of 38 Colt Short (in minor) through 627s, 686s, even Model 66 in competition as the speed of reloading s shorter round has always offset the smashing force, noise, and recoil of a 357.

Good luck on your project, I think you will find that you are only going to ruin a good gun though..... Merry Christmas to all and a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Bill Sahlberg

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[Bubber]

Ok i seen some post about revolver in 38 super sounds like a good project for the winter what revolvers would you be able to make into a 38super ?

One of the challenges is being able to get the 38 super moonclips. There is a supply of S&W 6 and 8 shot moonclips available. Other than that, any 38 or 357 revo can be simply rechambered for a38 super usiing a reamer as they are already capable of sending a ..355 to a .357 projectile through the barrel. Good luck on your winter project. later rdd