Ruger New Vaquero Birds Head .357 Mag Stainless Steel Revolver

A: Raymond, yes Sir, the Ruger Vaquero is Legal in CA : Single-action revolvers​ that have at least a 5 round capacity with a barrel length of at least 3inches and an overall length of at least 7½ inches are permitted. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdf

A: Yes, many of the restrictions listed for Buds' are what you can and cannot buy and transfer into CA if you're a resident. Sounds like you don't live there, and either way this pistol is good to go as single action revolvers are not subject to the handgun roster. Just transport it unloaded and locked in a separate compartment of your vehicle while traveling and you should not have issues.

A: David, Any .357 mag revolver can also chamber and fire .38 special rounds. So yes this wheel gun will handle .357 mag or .38 special. Now you can not fire .357 mag out of a .38 special only revolver.

A: David, Both Sir. A 38 Special is just a shorter case compared to the longer 357 Magnum Case. Same concept of a 3 inch chambered 12 gauge being able to fire both 3 inch shells and the shorter 2.75 inch shells. No worries firing either .357 or 38 Special.