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« on: November 15, 2006, 02:46:27 PM » |
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It's increasingly hard to find non-+P .38 special ammo and it's difficult to know which guns are suitable for it. Does anyone have any suggestions or information on this?
Obviously +P's are safe in a .357 mag gun, but how about regular .38's?
Smith K frames?
Colt late model Detective Special?
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« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2006, 10:20:00 AM » |
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I recently bought a little S & W J frame Air Weight 2" revolver. It actually states right on the barrel....38 Special +P. That gun is pretty light and slim.
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2007, 01:11:32 AM » |
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I believe Grant's take on using Plus P loads is right on the mark. Use normal loads for practice and carry Plus P's. There is little to be gained by abusing a light weight revolver and much to be lost.
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« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2007, 08:54:16 PM » |
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Three viable standard pressure 158gr JHP are available from Hornady®, Aguila®, & MagTech.
MagTech offers HP non +P ammo in .38? Got a link for that. |
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« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2009, 12:30:19 AM » |
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Federal is now producing the standard pressure 125gr. .38 Nyclad again, after being discontinued for several years. It is non-jacketed and coated with nylon and is a good expander. NYPD carried them in their snubs in the '90's with good success.
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« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2009, 08:11:57 AM » |
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if you gun is rated for plus p use it and if its not DONT. Not even for your self defense ammo as a matter of fact especially not in your self defense ammo. A gun fight is no place to push the limits of your gun and have it fail. Smith is Colt isnt.
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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2009, 04:26:04 PM » |
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If your gun isn't rated for +P, then don't use it, even in a self-defense role. You don't want to be a victim, especially from your own firearm.
So shoot what you're gun is rated for and practice often. A well aimed shot from an experienced and practiced marksman, will serve you better than anything else.
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2009, 02:54:57 PM » |
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Just look @ the barrel markings, if it says .38 +P you're good to go. Most of your newer guns are +P rated and it should be stamped as so.
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« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2009, 04:25:25 PM » |
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Federal is now producing the standard pressure 125gr. .38 Nyclad again, after being discontinued for several years. It is non-jacketed and coated with nylon and is a good expander. NYPD carried them in their snubs in the '90's with good success.
Thank goodness! I loved the Nyclads. Why did they ever quit making it? |
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« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2009, 07:49:00 PM » |
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Griz, I have been informed that with trasition to pistols the demand dropped below exceptable levels. However, when the more liberal CCW laws were instituted, that demand returned.
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