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No, not at all. Any pistol, revolver/Derringer, chambered in .357 can easily shoot .38.
Hi Stacy, no you do not. The same barrel will shoot both .357 magnum and .38 special. Stay safe & have a great day!
Hi Stacy and welcome. No, the current .357 barrel is able to fire the shorter, less powerful .38 Special without any need of a barrel change. Recommended .38 Special low recoil self-defense ammunition here: https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/84262/hornady+critical+defense+lite+38+spl+90gr+flex+tip+expanding+25rd+box ------------ Cheers and stay safe!
no the 38 special works in the 357 barrel
