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    Default Availability of .38 S&W ammo?

    Hey guys I recently received a S&W Victory model and 200 rounds as a gift. The gun is in perfect condition-will I be able to find ammo for it? I read on some of the American forums that a lot of these guns have been converted to fire .38spl-would I be able to have this done before licensing?

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    Default Re: Availability of .38 S&W ammo?

    Converting it to .38Spl is absolutely not recommended. The bullet diameter differs slightly between .38Spl (.357") and 38S&W (.361")

    PMP still manufactures .38S&W, so ammo and brass is not a problem. Last time I checked at my local gunshot it was R360 per 50 rounds. Finding bullet components for reloading might present a problem.
    Reloading dies are not a problem at all.

    Use the old S&W as is and please do not destroy it's collector value by converting it. If you have .38Spl brass, you can simply trim that to the correct length to use in the .38 S&W.

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    Default Re: Availability of .38 S&W ammo?

    Speak to Craig at Blunderbuss - I know he has plenty

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    Default Re: Availability of .38 S&W ammo?

    Nicholas Yale has Winchester 38 S&W. Ask your dealer to quote you.

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