GNLaFrance
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I'm waiting for the stupid 7 day waiting period to go by so I can pick up the nice, used S&W Model 64 I paid for yesterday. I'm getting it because I have a mess of .38 Special to burn up, and because it's a Smith & Wesson (my first, whoo-hoo!). The .38 Special ammo is 158 grain LSWC and reloaded by a professional company.
Here's the thing: Two of the 400 rounds have the bullet in reversed or backwards. Based on my experience with mid-range wad cutter ammo (cylindrical bullets) and black powder revolvers, I'm inclined to think I can safely shoot them. The only problem I can see would be if the cylinder was not lined up with the barrel at lock-up, but it does line up and lock up very well. If it didn't it would be a serious problem with any ammo I used.
However, it's at least theoretically possible I could be mistaken. What say you, friends?
Here's the thing: Two of the 400 rounds have the bullet in reversed or backwards. Based on my experience with mid-range wad cutter ammo (cylindrical bullets) and black powder revolvers, I'm inclined to think I can safely shoot them. The only problem I can see would be if the cylinder was not lined up with the barrel at lock-up, but it does line up and lock up very well. If it didn't it would be a serious problem with any ammo I used.
However, it's at least theoretically possible I could be mistaken. What say you, friends?