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Hi,I need some info about a .38 special revolver.

It is a double acton 5 shot .38 special revolver that has checkered hard wood grips and a 4" barrel. I need any info(i.e.manfacture,framestyle size,will it accept .357 mag etc.)

On the left side of the revolver it has a engrave tiger.And on the right side of the revolver it reads "I.N.A. made in brazll".And on the right side of the barrel it reads ".38 special".On both sides of the grips it reads "INA ind nac de armas brasil".On the very bottom of the grips it has the numbers "030126".And on the inside of the frame it has the numbers "575" and a 9 below the last 5.

I think that it is a Rossi model 31 but I am not sure.

Thanks for any help.

BTW.Does any one know where I can buy parts for it(i.e.grips holsters)

Thanks, Michael
 
Hi lil bro - I am sure someone else can give you more information on the specifics of your gun model, but if it is stamped .38 Special on the barrel, then that identifies the chambering.

.357 Magnums can fire .38 Specials, but not the other way around. First of all the length of .357 cartridges is longer, but even if you could jam them in there, the gun cylinder and frame you have there is not built to take the pressure of a .357 discharge. Do not try it.
 
I have one and like it quite a bit. I'm a sucker for .38s and found this at a good price so took a chance...

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Pretty much, it's a poor man's Smith 36. It's not a range burner, obviously, but mine locks up well and is fun to shoot. It's my "throw it in a pocket" gun when I have to run out of the house real quick and don't want to cover up something larger.

For the life of me I can't remember what the INA stands for. National Armory or something is part of it.

Grips might be hard to find but if it's a 5 shot full size gun, the Colt D frames might fit it. Same with holsters. Anything with a D frame or Smith's K frame might do it. Mine fits perfectly in a J frame.

All steel construction, too, which puts it ahead of other "junk" guns like the alloy stuff that came out of Germany, etc.

FWIW, I paid about 65 bucks for mine, I think.
 
Not only don't fire .357 cartridges in that revolver (they shouldn't fit anyway), don't even fire +P or +P+ .38 Special. Stick to standard .38 Special or equivalent handloads and the gun may be OK. They are not the highest quality, but they are safe enough (with standard loads) and fairly reliable.

Jim
 
Thanks for all the info.

I will use it for now but I will look for something better.

Also I am haveing problems with flinching any one know how I can stop doing that?And can I dryfire my revolver with out damageing it?(trying to learn how to shoot it DA and still be stedy)


Thanks, Michael
 
I am look at buying some speedloaders for my .38 any one know what speedloaders for what model will fit mine?

Thanks,Michael
 
Also I am haveing problems with flinching any one know how I can stop doing that?And can I dryfire my revolver with out damageing it?(trying to learn how to shoot it DA and still be stedy)
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Hi lil bro - dry firing can be done inexpensively using empty cartridge cases - just be very sure they're all empty before you do this each time.

As far as antiflinch medicine - one thing is to begin with light loads - .38 Special target loads are pretty mild - for example, Winchester makes something called "110 gr. Super Clean NT® (Tin) Super Clean". The light bullet will reduce recoil, and it's loaded to 975fps, 222ft-lb. They also make a 130gr FMJ bullet loaded to 800fps 185ft-lb.

So - lightest bullets at lowest velocities... and practice mind control - while you shoot, think about the fact that the noise and recoil can't hurt you - it's just a show (or whatever true statement calms you the most :) ). Don't move up to heavier loads until you are truely comfortable/confident where you are - flinch is a psychological reaction to the surprise sensory input of the discharge - need to acclimate your sensibilities to that. If still having trouble, pick up a .22LR - nothing wrong with that, and better to eliminate flinch early on then let it become an ingrained mental pattern.
 
I am look at buying some speedloaders for my .38 any one know what speedloaders for what model will fit mine?
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Again, same as the grips and holster question. A Colt D frame will probably do it since it's a full size gun. If that doesn't work, I'd guess J frame S&W like mine takes. Most of the other frame sizes are for 6 shooters.

Best bet is to take it to a gun shop and compare it with other revolvers to figure out the frame size.
 
Thanks a lot for the info.I will try to go to a gun shop and try to find a holster and some grips for my .38.


Thanks again, Michael
 
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