Posted: 7/20/2006 11:42:15 AM EDT
| Looking into some home defense load for my old school 6 shot S&W revolver with a 4 inch barrel. I see lots of +p rounds. Can I use them in my revolver. It's has a heavy frame so I am assuming that it is a steel frame and not aluminum. |
Even the pre-WWII guns can stand a few +Ps from time to time, but justbill is right that you should not make a habit of shooting them, say, at the range, etc. Certainly I would not hesitate to use 12 or so for personal defense. |
don't get no better out of a 4 inch .38spl.
Thanks for the info. After reading a few internet sites, I have learned that so long as it is a steel frame and not aluminum it should be ok. Also, I learned that this revolver was made between the early 50's and not intended for +p. I honestly never shoot it much. I was just looking to keep 6 rounds in the chamber for home defense. I purchased a boxof the 125gr +p JHP by Winchester. Thats all Walmart had.
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