Multi-Caliber Handguns?

Jelly · April 6, 2005, 01:21 AM

Revolvers and Semiautos.

I'll throw the first one out:

.38/.357 Revolver

IZinterrogator · April 6, 2005, 03:14 AM

.357 Sig/ .40 S&W semiauto if you swap barrels.

Still not seeing your point with this thread, though.

Sir William · April 6, 2005, 03:32 AM

I used to have one of the Counts' Astras. It fired just about any 380, 9MM, 38 S&W, 9MM Largo, 9MM Japanese, 9MM Steyr and basically anything that would feed from the magazine. It just did.

asinner1979 · April 6, 2005, 07:59 AM

44 spl/ 44 mag
38 long colt/38 spl/ 357 mag
45 long (yes long) colt/ .410
30-30/32winspl
17 hmr / 22 mag

joeydog · April 6, 2005, 10:41 AM

NOt exactly sure of all the combinations that work - but heres a good site of things that definatly DO NOT work :

http://www.saami.org/unsafe3.htm

Also note that reverses are NOT true - you can fire 38 spc in 357, NOT 357 in 38, etc

Unless you are 100% sure of cartridge compatabilty its a dangerous game to play.

RWK · April 6, 2005, 11:03 AM

Jelly,

With respect, I do not agree with your “multi-caliber” wording. The caliber (diameter) is identical; for example, a .38 Special’s and a .357 magnum’s projectile/bullet are both .357 diameter. Perhaps “multiple-cartridge” might be a more accurate way to word your question?

Jehzsa · April 6, 2005, 11:49 AM

Medusa. http://www.kitsune.addr.com/Firearms...a_Model_47.htm

**JohnKSa** · April 6, 2005, 07:39 PM

Worth noting that the Astra will chamber a couple cartridges that are not safe to fire in that gun. 9x21 and .38 Super, if memory serves.

Avid Concealer · April 6, 2005, 07:50 PM

Interesting post, but just for those who may get the wrong idea from this. I am telling those people that they should just stick to the manufacturers specs regardging some serious safety reasons.

Sir William · April 6, 2005, 09:43 PM

The Astra CAN chamber some rounds that are UNSAFE TO FIRE! I have a Colt DA 38 that chambers 38 Long Colt, 38 S&W, 38 Special and 357 Magnum! The 38 Long Colt BLACK POWDER cartridge is the only safe round to fire. I have seen a few WWII Enfield revolvers bored straight through so that they will chamber wadcutter 38 Specials. I have seen WWII S&W Victory revolvers also bored straight through to chamber 38 S&W and 38 Special, the problem is, many also chamber 357 Magnum! NOT SAFE! I have also seen post-war Walther P1s that were reamed out from 9MM to 30 Luger. AFAIK, that is a safe conversion.

mfree · April 6, 2005, 10:09 PM

Guns that fire .32 H&R Magnum can also fire .32 S&W long, .32S&W, and .32 ACP.

The Nagant revolver can fire 7.62x38R Nagant, .32 H&R Mag (iffy), and .32 S&W long; and can fire .32ACP with a conversion cylinder.

tanstaafl4y · April 8, 2005, 02:56 PM

What about the "Medusa"? Its USA Manufactured but I cannot think of the name right now but Its a revolver that chambers and fires most anything from .380 Auto to .357 Mag with no modifications or moon clips.

abelew · April 8, 2005, 08:08 PM

The medusa, while a good idea, is tricky to operate, and not so accurate with certain loads. Id rather just have a revolver chambered in .357 mag, then have it moon clipped, so thai i could use 9mm out of it (im not sure of the pressures, and if this is safe, so recearch it before you do it), if it would be a safe conversion. That way I could shoot .38 spl, 9mm, .380, etc out of it.

April 6, 2005, 01:21 AM	#1
Jelly Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 238	Multi-Caliber Handguns? Revolvers and Semiautos. I'll throw the first one out: .38/.357 Revolver

April 6, 2005, 03:14 AM	#2
IZinterrogator Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2004 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,457	Okay .357 Sig/ .40 S&W semiauto if you swap barrels. Still not seeing your point with this thread, though. __________________ "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!” - Samuel Adams

April 6, 2005, 10:41 AM	#5
joeydog Junior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Posts: 5	Not sure what works NOt exactly sure of all the combinations that work - but heres a good site of things that definatly DO NOT work : http://www.saami.org/unsafe3.htm Also note that reverses are NOT true - you can fire 38 spc in 357, NOT 357 in 38, etc Unless you are 100% sure of cartridge compatabilty its a dangerous game to play.

April 6, 2005, 11:03 AM	#6
RWK Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 1999 Location: Occupied Virginia Posts: 2,777	Jelly, With respect, I do not agree with your “multi-caliber” wording. The caliber (diameter) is identical; for example, a .38 Special’s and a .357 magnum’s projectile/bullet are both .357 diameter. Perhaps “multiple-cartridge” might be a more accurate way to word your question? __________________ __________________ Μολών λαβέ!

April 8, 2005, 02:56 PM	#12
tanstaafl4y Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 136	What about the "Medusa"? Its USA Manufactured but I cannot think of the name right now but Its a revolver that chambers and fires most anything from .380 Auto to .357 Mag with no modifications or moon clips. __________________ "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch" -popularized by Sci-Fi author Robert A Heinlein

April 6, 2005, 03:32 AM	#3
Sir William Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2004 Posts: 3,261	I used to have one of the Counts' Astras. It fired just about any 380, 9MM, 38 S&W, 9MM Largo, 9MM Japanese, 9MM Steyr and basically anything that would feed from the magazine. It just did.

April 6, 2005, 07:59 AM	#4
asinner1979 Member Join Date: June 16, 2004 Location: usa Posts: 35	44 spl/ 44 mag 38 long colt/38 spl/ 357 mag 45 long (yes long) colt/ .410 30-30/32winspl 17 hmr / 22 mag

April 6, 2005, 11:49 AM	#7
Jehzsa Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2004 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 756	Medusa. http://www.kitsune.addr.com/Firearms...a_Model_47.htm

April 6, 2005, 07:39 PM	#8
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,985	Worth noting that the Astra will chamber a couple cartridges that are not safe to fire in that gun. 9x21 and .38 Super, if memory serves.

April 6, 2005, 07:50 PM	#9
Avid Concealer Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2005 Posts: 166	Interesting post, but just for those who may get the wrong idea from this. I am telling those people that they should just stick to the manufacturers specs regardging some serious safety reasons.

April 6, 2005, 09:43 PM	#10
Sir William Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2004 Posts: 3,261	The Astra CAN chamber some rounds that are UNSAFE TO FIRE! I have a Colt DA 38 that chambers 38 Long Colt, 38 S&W, 38 Special and 357 Magnum! The 38 Long Colt BLACK POWDER cartridge is the only safe round to fire. I have seen a few WWII Enfield revolvers bored straight through so that they will chamber wadcutter 38 Specials. I have seen WWII S&W Victory revolvers also bored straight through to chamber 38 S&W and 38 Special, the problem is, many also chamber 357 Magnum! NOT SAFE! I have also seen post-war Walther P1s that were reamed out from 9MM to 30 Luger. AFAIK, that is a safe conversion.

April 6, 2005, 10:09 PM	#11
mfree Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2004 Posts: 506	Guns that fire .32 H&R Magnum can also fire .32 S&W long, .32S&W, and .32 ACP. The Nagant revolver can fire 7.62x38R Nagant, .32 H&R Mag (iffy), and .32 S&W long; and can fire .32ACP with a conversion cylinder.

April 8, 2005, 08:08 PM	#13
abelew Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 778	The medusa, while a good idea, is tricky to operate, and not so accurate with certain loads. Id rather just have a revolver chambered in .357 mag, then have it moon clipped, so thai i could use 9mm out of it (im not sure of the pressures, and if this is safe, so recearch it before you do it), if it would be a safe conversion. That way I could shoot .38 spl, 9mm, .380, etc out of it. __________________ "Where the choice is between only violence and cowardice, I would advise violence." ~ Mohatma Gandhi