2007-09-25 08:54:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
If you are talking about accuracy, the standard pressure .38 Spl's tend to be more accurate.
If you are talking about power, in a suitable revolver, the +P or +P+ loadings are better.
If your revolver is an older gun, DON'T use +P ammo, at least not extensively. If it was made in the 1950's or earlier, don't use +P ammo at all. It could damage your revolver.
Doc
2007-09-25 12:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's better .38 Special or .38 +P Special? The +P ammo is great for defensive purposes. Remember, a .38 Special must be rated for +P ammo before you can safely use it. Also, a lot of people use it in their .357 Magnum because +P ammo will wear out your .38 Special revolver quicker and it is not as hard on a .357 as full power .357 Mag. ammo.
So what's better? Depends on your gun.
Best.
H
2007-09-26 06:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The +P means the bullet has a higher pressure when the gunpowder explodes. The end result is a .38 +P bullet is higher powered and travels faster than a regular .38 special bullet. Make sure your gun can handle the higher pressure bullets before you use them in it. I have seen stats on both bullets and the .38 +P are only slightly more deadly than regular .38 specials. I don't bother with the +P's cause the difference in lethality is very small.
2007-09-25 17:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Neither is really "better", no matter what the know-it-alls at your range/office/school/barracks etc will tell you.
Using round nosed solid lead bullets, both will penetrate 15+ inches of human body....which means both will end up in the wall behind or in the next room. Using hollow points, both will penetrate 10+ inches of human body and expand to approx .60 caliber. Both are pretty much identical in performance and damage.
The *only* thing that .38 +P has over standard velocity ammo is how far it will fly after exiting the backside of your target. If that's a desirable thing, then go for the +P rounds. If not, go standard and save yourself some cash.
2007-09-25 20:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by randkl 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A 38 is a good round regardless of if it is +P or not. Keep in mind if you are gonna be shooting it in a small lightweight revolver, The +P is gonna kick a whole heck of alot more. And can make shooting almost unenjoyable
2007-09-25 21:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by Dustin W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
+P 38 special rounds are more powerful, usually producing muzzle velocity of about 1000 fps on the average.
2007-09-25 18:15:11 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
38+P they are more power than a regular 38.Make sure your 38 is made to handle it.
2007-09-25 15:59:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
+p means that there is a stronger charge of powder. It requires a case stamped as being strong enough for the extra pressure, and it can only be fired in a firearm rated to handle the extra pressure as well. You can also find +P+ loads as well. On the +P you could fire it in a ruger, a modern S&W etc but not in say a rossi or one of the cheaper firearms.
2007-09-25 17:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The +P is a better round.
2007-09-25 16:42:43 · answer #9 · answered by FreakEyeRight 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The one you shoot the best,center of mass hits count misses get you killed.
2007-09-26 12:02:57 · answer #10 · answered by Steel Rain 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋