My gun is the .38 "chiefs special" (small frame 5 shot 2" bbl.) I bought the bullets by mistake and was wondering if they might be too much for that gun.
2007-05-14 11:32:48 · 7 answers · asked by diazon2002 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
The +P designation means that the ammunition was loaded to higher pressure standards than standard .38 SPL loading. Sort of like turbo-charging an engine.
As someone said, whether this ammo is safe in your Chief's Special or not depends on the age of the gun.
If there is a pin through the front of the frame just above the barrel (actually through the barrel shank), I'd not use the +P ammo for general shooting. At most, I'd shoot one or two cylinders full of the +P ammo and save the rest for defensive use.
Even if you shoot the whole box in one range session, I don't believe there would e much danger of firearms failure. However, extensive use of +P ammo can lead to accelerated wear and possible parts breakage.
If there is no pin through the barrel shank, go ahead and shoot the +P stuff. the only drawback will be greater recoil.
Doc
2007-05-14 19:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Model 36 Chiefs Special
2017-01-03 13:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by criddle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bound's hubby here:
It actually depends on the "vintage" of your Chief's Special. The +P ammo was introduced in the 1970s if I remember correctly, and S&W issued a warning about use of the +P ammo in their J-frames. Around 1980, S&W approved their current production Model 36s and Model 60s for use with +P ammo. I guess it was some point in the 1990s that +P ammo was no longer an issue in the Model 36/60 when they started manufacturing these revolvers for use with the .357 Magnum cartridge. It would probably be best to contact S&W with your revolver's serial number for their recommendations for your specific revolver.
Good luck!
2007-05-14 15:17:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There would desire to be a stamp on the facet of the barrel or physique of your gun which high quality cartridges in good shape with your revolver. EDIT: I researched it for you. you need to use those authorized high quality cartridges on your S&W kind 10 revolver: .38 long Colt .38 particular .38/two hundred
2016-12-29 04:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by harpal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can safely shoot +p rounds in a model 36.
2007-05-15 02:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by Charles B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
of coures you can
+P just means extra power and penetration
you might want to check the type and condition of revolver .. the chiefs is a compact and so the cylinders are slightly thinner. not good for i high powered round..
2007-05-14 14:02:40 · answer #6 · answered by hockeedude771 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes you can.
The S&W is one of if not the toughest revolvers made.
The +P's were made for your type of gun.....................
2007-05-14 11:39:53 · answer #7 · answered by fishhunt987 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋