Yes sir, I am well aware 38s can be shot from a 357.You can run .38 specials through a .357. I have a Ruger SP-101 2.25” barrel that isn’t too bad to run the mags through, but is down right enjoyable with .38 specials
Your Ruger sp101 must be considerably heavier, or ported, than the Kimber K6s I had - Beautiful revolver, and enjoyable to shoot 38s with, but 9 rounds of 357 was the most I was ever able to shoot per range visit and i paid for the punishment the following week with a very sore hand.
I do kinda wish I'd have kept that Kimber because it was a really beautiful little high quality revolver and easy to conceal (as is the Ruger sp101 as well). But it selling the Kimber helped pay for a Colt DS-II that i'm very much in love with.
Edit: I've always lusted for a Python and I was finally able to justify the purchase with the lower price of the new 2020 Python. Mine has a 4" barrel and enough extra weight this it is absolutely enjoyable to shoot.
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