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To: rudy45
Actually, the "38" is a .35.
Dont let it bother you, it's an old problem rising from the way cartridges were measured when they were invented.

A .38 or a .357 magnum are both .357. The .357 case is longer, and holds more powder for more power.

The .380 is a european calibre. It is actually called 9mm kurtz. it is .355 just like the longer more powerful 9mm parabellum (9mm Luger).

Dont even think about the other members of the family like the .38 Super or .357 SIG. That is when it gets very complicated.

SO9

5 posted on 02/16/2003 7:59:44 PM PST by Servant of the Nine (We are the Hegemon. We can do anything we damned well please.)
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To: Servant of the Nine
Thanks for the details.

Now can you explain the nine-tenths of a cent added to every gallon of gas?
8 posted on 02/16/2003 8:05:45 PM PST by 11th Earl of Mar
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To: Servant of the Nine
So a .380 will take 9mm ammo? Sorry for my ignorance.

Going to bed now- will thank you tommorrow.
11 posted on 02/16/2003 8:14:54 PM PST by Oschisms (Us runners finally have a President we can be proud of)
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