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re: S&W 38 Special Revolver Ammunition
Posted on 12/31/12 at 1:30 pm to BallyHOO
Posted on 12/31/12 at 1:30 pm to BallyHOO
BallyHOO,
I wouldn't shoot +P ammo in the gun unless first cleared by S&W to do. I'd send an email to S&W and ask their opinion about +P ammo in your gun.
If you end up shooting standard pressure ammo, you might consider the rest of the 38 Special recs on the "Chuck Hawks" site linked above.
"Standard Pressure (non +P) Loads.
If you carry an aluminum-frame snub nose .38 (e.g. S&W Model 38 Bodyguard, 642, 442, 37 or Colt Cobra) I urge you to carry a standard pressure (non +P) .38 round. The best standard pressure .38 load is the Federal 125 grain Nyclad hollowpoint (P38MA). This hollowpoint, known as the "Chief's Special" load, was specifically designed to expand at lower velocities and is the industry leader in standard pressure .38 rounds.
Another acceptable standard pressure .38 load is the Winchester Silvertip 110 grain JHP (X38S9HP). A third possibility is the Federal Low Recoil Personal Defense 110 grain Hydra-Shok JHP load (PD38HS3 H). "
I wouldn't shoot +P ammo in the gun unless first cleared by S&W to do. I'd send an email to S&W and ask their opinion about +P ammo in your gun.
If you end up shooting standard pressure ammo, you might consider the rest of the 38 Special recs on the "Chuck Hawks" site linked above.
"Standard Pressure (non +P) Loads.
If you carry an aluminum-frame snub nose .38 (e.g. S&W Model 38 Bodyguard, 642, 442, 37 or Colt Cobra) I urge you to carry a standard pressure (non +P) .38 round. The best standard pressure .38 load is the Federal 125 grain Nyclad hollowpoint (P38MA). This hollowpoint, known as the "Chief's Special" load, was specifically designed to expand at lower velocities and is the industry leader in standard pressure .38 rounds.
Another acceptable standard pressure .38 load is the Winchester Silvertip 110 grain JHP (X38S9HP). A third possibility is the Federal Low Recoil Personal Defense 110 grain Hydra-Shok JHP load (PD38HS3 H). "
Posted on 12/31/12 at 1:34 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
quote:
If you carry an aluminum-frame snub nose .38
almost all modern, late model aluminum frame .38s can shoot +p just fine
This post was edited on 12/31/12 at 1:36 pm
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