interchanging .38 special and .30 in the M1

wskymn2 · 02-09-2008, 09:13 PM

I have a Universal M1 and was wondering if there was interchangeable ammo. I know that some ruger .357 accept both .357 and .38 special. just wondered if the Universal M1 would do the same thing or something similar.

Mooseman684 · 02-09-2008, 09:15 PM

Simple answer...NO !

nathangdad · 02-09-2008, 10:12 PM

No, but there were (back in the 1960-70 era) some people who
made conversions of M-1's to .357 mag although it did not produce
any market success. A lot of research might find some sources
to work back toward these projects.

Good luck and good shooting.

Mooseman684 · 02-09-2008, 10:32 PM

Dont confuse the guy Nathangdad...
He is comparing cartridge uses...not asking about .357 in an M1 Carbine...
And FYI...Universal got one running in .256WCF (the "Ferret") which is a necked down .357...they even managed to make one into a pump .44mag. (the "Vulcan"). Iver Johnson (when they were making Carbines) had one running in 9mm WinMag once...(a pretty dead-end cartridge with a real short life span). At least one custom maker has turned out a few in .45WinMag., but there is a good bit of custom work there.

SilverRun · 02-09-2008, 11:08 PM

Just want to make sure nothing gets confused here.
As Mooseman said - nothing is interchangeable in your universal - only shoot .30 carbine in there! A new rifle would be required to shoot .357.

By the way - welcome to the forum. Stick around a while - pretty nice bunch of guys and gals around here.

sexysete · 02-10-2008, 12:35 AM

most of are pretty nice, welcome aboard.

270wsm · 02-10-2008, 01:31 AM

nice to have you! All the other posts are accurate.You can't shoot a .38 caliber cartridge out of a gun made for .30 caliber ammunition.

oldjarhead · 02-10-2008, 11:42 AM

Moose, you forgot the 5.7 Spitfire (5.7 Johnson MM). This cal could probably make a good come-back today.

If you want a .357 rifle, check out Taurus's version of the Colt Lightning. Mid range in price with a short pull pump action.

wskymn2 · 02-12-2008, 10:35 PM

Thankyou all for the information. I look forward to getting more questions answered in the future.

wskymn2

02-09-2008, 09:13 PM	#1
wskymn2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	interchanging .38 special and .30 in the M1 I have a Universal M1 and was wondering if there was interchangeable ammo. I know that some ruger .357 accept both .357 and .38 special. just wondered if the Universal M1 would do the same thing or something similar.

02-09-2008, 09:15 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,678 Images: 2	Simple answer...NO ! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-09-2008, 10:12 PM	#3
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,483	No No, but there were (back in the 1960-70 era) some people who made conversions of M-1's to .357 mag although it did not produce any market success. A lot of research might find some sources to work back toward these projects. Good luck and good shooting.

02-09-2008, 10:32 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,678 Images: 2	Dont confuse the guy Nathangdad... He is comparing cartridge uses...not asking about .357 in an M1 Carbine... And FYI...Universal got one running in .256WCF (the "Ferret") which is a necked down .357...they even managed to make one into a pump .44mag. (the "Vulcan"). Iver Johnson (when they were making Carbines) had one running in 9mm WinMag once...(a pretty dead-end cartridge with a real short life span). At least one custom maker has turned out a few in .45WinMag., but there is a good bit of custom work there. __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM! Last edited by Mooseman684; 02-10-2008 at 01:47 AM.

02-09-2008, 11:08 PM	#5
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	Just want to make sure nothing gets confused here. As Mooseman said - nothing is interchangeable in your universal - only shoot .30 carbine in there! A new rifle would be required to shoot .357. By the way - welcome to the forum. Stick around a while - pretty nice bunch of guys and gals around here. __________________ "Those who stand for nothing fall for anything." - Alexander Hamilton

02-10-2008, 12:35 AM	#6
sexysete Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oak Harbor, Wa Posts: 32	most of are pretty nice, welcome aboard.

02-10-2008, 01:31 AM	#7
270wsm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 326 Images: 2	nice to have you! All the other posts are accurate.You can't shoot a .38 caliber cartridge out of a gun made for .30 caliber ammunition. __________________ THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT,THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER,AS I HAVE LOVED YOU-Jesus Christ(John15:12)

02-10-2008, 11:42 AM	#8
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield, MO Posts: 819	Moose, you forgot the 5.7 Spitfire (5.7 Johnson MM). This cal could probably make a good come-back today. If you want a .357 rifle, check out Taurus's version of the Colt Lightning. Mid range in price with a short pull pump action. Last edited by oldjarhead; 02-10-2008 at 11:45 AM.

02-12-2008, 10:35 PM	#9
wskymn2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Thankyou all for the information. I look forward to getting more questions answered in the future. wskymn2