K38 cylinder size

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I recently picked up a K38 with the intention of shooting it in Action Pistol matches. Unfortunately, it will not accept any of my speedloaders. All of my other K frames work just fine with all of my various speedloaders. I tried to measure the space between the charge holes and the outside diameter of the cylinder. I am unable to reliably get a number with my calipers and ability, but I can definitely say that the charge holes of the K38 are closer together than the charge holes of my other K frames. The cylinder also seems to be slightly smaller than my model number K frames.

Anyone know anything about this? I have never seen any reference anywhere to a cylinder size change in the K frame guns.

BTW, my K38 is a 4 screw. A friend with a 5 screw tried his after hearing about mine and his also denies a speedloader.

Thanks for reading!

[strawhat]

Is the speed loader hanging up on the stocks?

All S&W 38 S&W Special K frames use the same size cylinder. If your speed loader works in one, it should work in all of them.

Remove the stocks and see if it works.

Kevin

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It is not a stock issue, unfortunately.