another pesky question

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jrklaus

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Why would you want to do so?

No, I wouldn't ever fire anything in a firearm except that ammunition for which it is specifically chambered, or .38 Special in .357 Magnum, or .44 Special in .44 Magnum, .45 Long Colt in .454 Casull, etc.
 
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Handy

Moderator
9x18 (the Russian one) is actually a larger diameter than 9x19 and .380 - so it won't fit in the chamber of a 9x19 gun.

.380 will fit and fire in a 9x19 gun, but won't cycle the action completely. It is also not so good for the barrel.

Generally, similar rounds are made in such a way that the more powerful one won't fit in guns chambered for the lesser round. .38 and .357 are good examples, as well.



I have some suspicians about 9x19 and Makarovs, but I would need to tinker before we go down that street.
 
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Jehzsa

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Might try 9x18 Ultra(Police). It's got a .355 bullet which should be an "adequate" fit in a 9x19 pistol, at least for a couple of shots. Wouldn't try it though on a .380 pistol. Even with the mild Geco load, the gun might KB.

Of course don't mix n' match like that. Burgers with burgers, cheeseburgers with cheeseburgers.
 
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cosmolinelover

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I heard from "some guy" that you could put .380's in a 9x18mm Makarov so its gotta be true :D

seriously though.... a friend of mine did say that to me once... it worried me a little
 
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Handy

Moderator
You can put .380s in a Mak. The velocity will be low, the accuracy terrible, and it may jam.

But it certainly would work.
 
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Dos

New member
Dont

Don't ever put a round in anything except what it is designed for. Check out makarov.com. People have lost fingers and eyes pulling such stunts. It's not worth it.
 
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